Through collaborative planning and data-driven staffing strategies, Ovation Healthcare helped Jackson Hospital align clinical operations with financial performance to drive measurable results.
Challenge
Jackson Hospital is a 100-bed community healthcare system located in Marianna, Florida, employing more than 450 combined staff members and physicians dedicated to serving patients across the region. Rising labor costs and opportunities to improve patient throughput and care coordination highlighted the need for a more strategic approach to staffing and team collaboration within the Medical-Surgical Unit.
Solution
In pursuit of its mission “to provide exceptional healthcare to every patient, every day,” Jackson Hospital partnered with Ovation Healthcare to align staffing grids with their goals and strengthen interdisciplinary team rounds. Together, they focused on improving patient throughput, enhancing care coordination, and fostering a stronger nursing culture supported by engaged leadership.
Results
As a result of these efforts, Jackson Hospital’s Medical-Surgical Unit reduced labor expense per unit of service by 21% compared to the prior year, resulting in annual savings of $618K while supporting a more efficient and collaborative care environment.
Testimonial
“Ovation Healthcare’s workforce tool provides our managers and nursing supervisors with the daily insight they need to confidently manage staffing and productivity.”
– Nichole Ussery, RN, BSN, Chief Nursing Officer at Jackson Hospital
