Recruit and Retain the Best Health Care Professionals

Indiana hospitals are often one of the largest employers in their respective counties, offering well-paying jobs to highly skilled professionals. In order to meet the increasing demands on hospitals to provide the highest quality care with fewer resources, hospitals must hire and retain a capable workforce. IHA has developed resources and tools to help members meet that goal. 

Building a Future-Proof Workforce

Indiana hospitals employ more than 250,000 Hoosiers in communities across the state. While health care accounts for as many as 1 in 9 American jobs, Indiana hospitals face shortages in many professions.

The challenge is twofold—Indiana hospitals must both replace a large population of retiring Baby Boomers and expand their workforce to meet the needs of a growing and aging population.

IHA Workforce Priorities

IHA’s Council on Workforce Development has identified the following areas as the most pressing issues in recruitment and retention for Indiana hospitals:

• Increase the pipeline for nursing and other shortage professions
• Develop mid-level leaders to enhance retention
• Conduct proactive educational initiatives to enhance employee relations