Workforce shortages are putting hospitals in a bind. Rehires, transfers, and “boomerang employees” are becoming the norm, but one thing remains constant: compliance. Licenses, certifications, and registrations aren’t just paperwork—they’re the backbone of patient safety. Miss a step, and the whole system can fall apart.
EverCheck’s new license, certification, and registration (LCR) transfer enhancement takes the guesswork out of credential management, making sure your team stays compliant without breaking a sweat. Because in healthcare, there’s no room for error.
A bit of context
This challenge stems from a unique labor dynamic in healthcare. Staff shortages, driven by an aging baby boomer population, mean hospitals are not just hiring new employees—they’re rehiring former staff and moving employees internally to plug critical gaps.
In fact, rehiring trends in healthcare are stronger than ever—almost 4.3% of all healthcare hires are former employees. These “boomerang hires” are a lifeline, saving hospitals time and money because they already know the ropes. Transfers within hospitals are also rising, helping institutions respond to shifting demands.
While these workforce moves help keep hospitals running smoothly, they come with a critical catch: seamless credential management is a must to ensure compliance and patient safety.
The challenge
Rehiring and internal transfers may ease staffing pressures, but they introduce significant compliance risks. Each healthcare role requires specific credentials, and when an employee is rehired or transferred, their licenses, certifications, and registrations often need to be updated or adjusted to match their new role.
The consequences of missing these updates? Serious.
Non-compliance can lead to regulatory violations, jeopardizing patient care and putting your hospital’s accreditation in danger. And with healthcare professionals often juggling multiple credentials across states, specialties, and departments, staying on top of it all is no small feat.
Ensuring credentials are valid and up-to-date for each role is not just an administrative task—it’s the safeguard that protects your organization and the lives you care for.
How EverCheck can help
EverCheck’s latest enhancement takes the headache out of credential management, especially in the fast-moving world of rehiring and internal transfers.
When an employee returns or moves to a new department, EverCheck automatically ensures that updates to their licenses, certifications, or registrations are applied to their profile. It’s a game-changer for HR and talent acquisition teams, saving time and guaranteeing compliance—so your team can focus on more important things, like hiring and retaining top talent.
Here’s what EverCheck’s license, certification, and registration (LCR) transfer enhancement brings to the table:
- Streamlined Process: No more manual updates or cross-referencing between departments. EverCheck automatically transfers and updates credentials, slashing administrative tasks and ensuring accuracy.
- Real-Time Compliance: Credentials are always up to date, so HR leaders can confidently meet regulatory standards. Whether your staff is changing departments or returning after time away, compliance is handled in real time.
- Reduced Risk: Managing multiple licenses and certifications is complex, but failing to do so can have costly consequences. EverCheck minimizes the risk of mistakes by automating the entire process, keeping your organization compliant.
- Cost and Time Efficiency: By eliminating manual credential updates and streamlining the onboarding of boomerang hires, hospitals can fill critical roles faster and save valuable resources—just when they need it most.
Simply put, EverCheck is simplifying workforce compliance, allowing healthcare organizations to stay ahead of the curve and focus on delivering exceptional patient care.
The why
Effective credential management isn’t just about staying compliant—it’s about keeping patients safe. As patient volumes rise, driven by aging populations and postponed treatments from the pandemic, having a fully credentialed staff is essential. Rehiring and transferring staff to meet these demands is necessary, but it also means that hospitals must stay sharp in managing their credentialing processes. One misstep could mean a compliance violation, a tarnished reputation, or worse—compromised patient care.
EverCheck’s LCR transfer enhancement makes it easy to manage credentialing during these transitions, so healthcare organizations can stay focused on what matters most: their patients.
The wrap up
As healthcare continues to navigate workforce shortages, rehiring former employees and managing internal transfers will be important strategies in fulfilling staffing needs. But amidst these transitions, maintaining compliance with licenses, certifications, and registrations isn’t just a box to check—it’s a matter of safety and trust.
EverCheck’s latest enhancement equips healthcare organizations with the tools they need to automatically update credentials, freeing HR and talent acquisition teams to focus on strategic workforce planning instead of getting bogged down by compliance concerns. By streamlining operations, reducing risk, and ensuring that credentials are always up to date, this technology allows you to meet today’s staffing challenges while still focusing on the quality of patient care.
Ready to stay on top of your rehires and transfers? Customers can connect with their customer success manager to learn more about this latest enhancement, while those interested in EverCheck can contact us here.
