Vacancies, turnover in Missouri hospitals down, but still higher than before

David Bratten, left, listens as Deb Salings confirms notes she took from Bratten's report Thursday at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital, in Jefferson City. Salings will retire in two weeks after 43 years of work. (Kate Cassady/News Tribune)
David Bratten, left, listens as Deb Salings confirms notes she took from Bratten's report Thursday at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital, in Jefferson City. Salings will retire in two weeks after 43 years of work. (Kate Cassady/News Tribune)

Missouri hospitals faced key staffing issues last year, but vacancy and turnover rates dropped slightly since 2021, according to a report released last week.

The Missouri Hospital Association's 2023 Annual Workforce Report shows that although vacancy and turnover rates eased somewhat from the previous year, they were still higher than historical...

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