In this session, Sierra Palacios from Sutter Health will present the essential role of strategic workforce planning (SWP) in achieving critical health outcomes. Participants will learn how to align workforce capabilities with patient care needs, streamline operations, and enhance overall healthcare quality. Sierra will offer insights into successful SWP initiatives, providing a roadmap for other healthcare organisations aiming to optimise their workforce and improve patient outcomes.

Healthcare organisations face constant pressure to deliver high-quality patient care while managing operational efficiency. Strategic workforce planning is crucial for aligning workforce capabilities with healthcare demands, addressing skill gaps, and ensuring optimal staffing levels. This session will explore how Sutter Health employs SWP to enhance patient care and achieve critical health outcomes.

• Understanding the fundamentals of strategic workforce planning in healthcare
• Aligning workforce capabilities with patient care needs
• Addressing skill gaps and optimising staffing levels
• Implementing successful SWP initiatives at Sutter Health
• Measuring the impact of SWP on critical health outcomes.

• Learn the core principles of strategic workforce planning in healthcare
• Identify methods to align workforce capabilities with healthcare needs
• Understand strategies for addressing skill gaps and optimising staffing
• Gain insights into successful SWP initiatives at Sutter Health
• Evaluate the impact of SWP on improving health outcomes.