Smart Staffing Leader Strategies to Build and Maintain a Reliable Workforce Pipeline

Finding and keeping great staff is tough for rural hospitals—but it doesn’t have to be impossible. In this session, we’ll talk about real-world strategies leaders can use to build a reliable workforce pipeline, reduce turnover, and keep teams engaged. You’ll walk away with practical tools and ideas you can start using right away.

By the end of this session, you’ll be able to:

Understand the main reasons rural hospitals struggle to keep staff.

Use practical approaches to recruit and retain healthcare professionals.

Build a workforce plan that fits your hospital’s needs and resources.

Lead in ways that keep staff motivated, satisfied, and committed.

Adjust your staffing strategies as your team and community change. 

Continuing education credits available: Nursing Home Administrator

Presenter: Lindsay Stroman, CWDP, Workforce Development Coordinator, South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations 

Presented: April 29, 2026