Session # 44 - Optimizing Contracted Labor: A Shift from Cost Reduction to ROI Strategy

May 20, 2026

111th Annual Meeting & Education Summit
1.At the completion of this session, the participants will describe strategies to optimize contracted clinical labor, improve vendor performance, and reduce organizational costs while maintaining quality patient care.(Required.)
2.This session enhanced my professional knowledge and skills.(Required.)
3.Please rate the effectiveness of the content of this session based on the pertinence, timeliness, and relevance of the subject.(Required.)
4.The information was presented in a clear and non-biased manner.(Required.)
5.The use of instructional methods and materials were effective.(Required.)
6.Did this session meet your expectations?(Required.)
7.Ross Swanson, RN, ND, CCRN-R - On a scale of 1 - 5 (1 being the lowest and 5 being the highest) how would you rate this speaker in the following areas?(Required.)
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8.Christy Myers, PharmaD, BCPS - On a scale of 1 - 5 (1 being the lowest and 5 being the highest) how would you rate this speaker in the following areas?(Required.)
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9.Seth Thomas - On a scale of 1 - 5 (1 being the lowest and 5 being the highest) how would you rate this speaker in the following areas?(Required.)
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10.Do you have any overall comments about this session?
11.This session is approved for a total of 1.0 CHHR, HRCI, SHRM, CPE credit hour, and 1.0 Nursing contact hour. Please check the box below, that you are requesting a Certificate of Attendance for, and that you are certifying you met the attendance requirement.
12.To receive your CE Certificate, please provide your first and last name.(Required.)
13.To receive your CE Certificate, please provide your business email address, not your personal email address.(Required.)