Frequently Asked Questions

CareEffects identifies top performers for recognition and struggling nurses for targeted support. By addressing workload imbalances and fostering a culture of peer support, we help create a more satisfying work environment, directly impacting retention.

Clients see measurable improvements in Length of Stay (LOS) and increased job satisfaction within 3-6 months. A 41-bed rural hospital reduced risk-adjusted average length of stay by 0.32 days, saving 315 nursing shifts in less than a year - improving both nurse satisfaction and patient care.

CareEffects is a straightforward IT integration without the need for expensive, time consuming EHR integration. We use your existing ADT (admission, discharge, and transfer), medication orders, and dispensing data. A 1 year historical data set is required to begin, and the service continues with scheduled monthly data updates. Our team handles data extraction and analysis, providing insights that integrate seamlessly into your current management processes. Indicator Sciences employs industry leading security technologies and practices, and is fully HIPAA compliant.

Our expert nurse consultants provide continuous support, including monthly data reviews, targeted coaching strategies, and quarterly progress assessments to ensure your nurse leaders are getting the most value from CareEffects in a time-efficient manner.

Our Context-of-Care Adjustment technology considers factors like patient acuity, peer workload and practices, physician practices, and staffing levels to provide a fair, comprehensive view of nurse performance. This unique, cutting-edge approach goes beyond traditional metrics to identify actionable insights.

CareEffects is designed to streamline existing processes and minimize additional work. After initial setup and in-service, most client nursing managers find they can effectively use CareEffects insights within their existing workflow and meeting structures. The time invested—typically 1-2 hours per month—yields significant returns by enabling targeted interventions that save substantial time and resources compared to traditional blanket approaches. Our expert nursing staff provides efficient, direct coaching to nurse managers, along with actionable recommendations for intervention and follow-up, further optimizing the time spent on performance improvement.

Implementation typically takes 90 days from initial data receipt to your first insights report. Our team manages the entire process, working with your IT team to make the process time-efficient and ensure data accuracy. The clinical kick-off is held onsite so that your team can meet the clinicians they will be working with, and get a deep dive into the entire service.