ROUNDS / DATA DIVE A tide of turnover Hospitals continue to experience staffing challenges. A sampling of hospitals participating in PROSPECT, Children's Hospital Association's financial and operational data set, reported an increase in the quarterly turnover rate from the first quarter of 2019 to the third quarter of 2021. Here's a look at the numbers. With turnover on the rise because of retirements, burnout or changing care models, hospitals are exploring new strategies to retain and recruit nursing staff. Read more on page 14. Average turnover by quarter 6% 5% 4% 3% 2% 1% 0% 3.38% 2.79% 2.31% 2.94% 6.16% 4.92% Q1 Q2 2019 Average of overall turnover Q3 Q4 Q1 2020 Average of RN turnover Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 2021 Average of management turnover Source: PROSPECT Q2 Q3 10 CHILDREN'S HOSPITALS TODAY Spring 2022