Hiring the right people with the right skills is the first step to closing the digital skills gap in healthcare, but the more important and more challenging step is empowering them.
It is time hospitals prioritise training and development for staff, particularly at a time when digital skills are indispensable to the healthcare ecosystem.
Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination for staff is one way to ensure patient and workplace safety. But why is there a reluctance in making the vaccine obligatory? How should hospitals respond?