Sarah Matney, Senior Vice President, Clinical Services & Chief Nursing Officer, Connecticut Children's

This Becker's Healthcare Podcast features an interview with Sarah Matney, Senior Vice President of Clinical Services and Chief Nursing Officer at Connecticut Children's. Matney discusses her 25-year career at the hospital, focusing on recent initiatives to improve workforce stabilization, including addressing compensation and nursing engagement. She highlights the challenges of healthcare finances and the importance of open communication about financial matters within the organization. Matney also shares leadership lessons learned, emphasizing flexibility and the importance of including employees' voices in decision-making, particularly among newer generations of healthcare professionals. Finally, she addresses workforce challenges within the industry, focusing on strategies to cultivate the next generation of healthcare workers through mentorship programs and partnerships with universities, while also creating flexible work environments to retain existing staff.