As hospital leaders finalize Q1 budgets and rosters, we recommend three tactical moves based on Hathaway’s clinical staffing success. 1) Secure flexible interim coverage to ensure uninterrupted patient care while searches continue. 2) Implement cross‑training to reduce single‑role exposure and lower overtime expenses. 3) Maintain prioritized candidate pools for critical shifts to shorten time‑to‑fill. Hathaway routinely fills critical roles in 2–5 business days, so these tact