Talking Shift with Mickey and Josh

About Talking Shift with Mickey and Josh

Hosts Mickey DeAngelo (Andgo) and Josh Ambrose (Bon Secours Mercy Health) discuss healthcare workforce management - the wins, the losses, and everything in between. Join our hosts and other industry leaders who are elevating work force management in healthcare and explore innovative strategies that actually work. Mickey and Josh leverage their combined 25 years of experience in healthcare technology to offer thoughtful insights that cover the full journey of workforce management plus all with the humor and banter of two friends who like to keep it fun.

Publisher

Mickey DeAngelo

Category

technology

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

16 Jul 2025

Latest episode

14 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

11 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   14 Sept 2026

   NPG 12: What The Joint Commission is Actually Looking for

   Dr. Sarah Inman, SVP of Healthcare at Improvizations, explains to hosts Mickey DeAngelo and Josh Ambrose what the Joint Commission's new National Performance Goal 12 truly requires for nurse staffing adequacy.

2. 

   24 Jun 2026

   Evidence-Based Scheduling

   Host Mickey and Host Josh interview JD Gudselak, Workforce Time Solutions Manager at Rochester Regional Health, about building evidence-based schedules that balance employee flexibility with patient needs.

3. 

   24 Jun 2026

   From Bedside to Boardroom

   Host Mickey and Host Josh interview Gretta Frierson and Shelley Simkins, executive leaders and former bedside nurses, about how clinical experience informs hospital strategy and patient care.

4. 

   23 Apr 2026

   How Float and PRN Pools help Hospitals

   Healthcare Strategist Ashley Kamla explains to hosts Mickey and Josh how float and PRN pools offer hospitals cost savings and improved nurse retention.

5. 

   12 Jan 2026

   What’s Next for Workforce Management: Lesson from UKG Aspire 2025

   Host Mickey and guest Josh explore UKG Aspire 2025's insights on minute-to-minute rounding and standardized staffing for healthcare, offering lessons for workforce management.

6. 

   5 Dec 2025

   How to optimize after go-live

   Client Executive Pamela Camerlin interviews Mickey DeAngelo and Josh Ambrose on optimizing WFM systems for sustained value post-implementation.

7. 

   18 Nov 2025

   Smart ways to cut premium labor costs

   Host Mickey DeAngelo and Josh Ambrose interview Sara Tulp about smart strategies to reduce premium labor costs in healthcare without sacrificing care or staff satisfaction.

8. 

   18 Nov 2025

   Why Central Staffing Works

   Hosts Mickey Deangelo and Josh Ambrose interview Sarah Inman, VP of Healthcare Strategy at Improv, exploring how central staffing drives standardization, efficiency, and patient safety.

9. 

   15 Sept 2025

   Governance Structure - the Make or Break for WFM

   Mickey Deangelo and Josh Ambrose interview Tom Tan, Executive Director of IT at Lexington Medical Center, about how governance structure drives WFM program success and stakeholder alignment.

10. 

    8 Aug 2025

    Talking Shift - Keys to sustainable workforce management in healthcare

    Mickey DeAngelo and Josh Ambrose interview Change Management Consultant Claire Wilson about building trust and leadership habits for sustainable workforce management in healthcare.

11. 

    16 Jul 2025

    Talking Shift with Mickey and Josh: Episode 1

    Welcome to the inaugural episode of Talking Shift with Mickey and Josh. I'm Mickey D'Angelo, your host, and I'm thrilled to kick off this journey into the world of workforce management and healthcare. Join me as I chat with Josh Ambrose, a seasoned HR Technology Manager at Bon Secours Mercy Health. We dive into our personal journeys, from unexpected career pivots to our shared experiences in workforce management. Discover how our past roles shaped our understanding of effective staffing, scheduling, and leadership empowerment. We'll explore the critical importance of workforce management in enhancing patient care, boosting employee engagement, and ensuring financial stewardship. This episode sets the stage for future discussions on flexibility, virtual nursing, and leadership empowerment. Tune in to learn how strategic workforce management can transform healthcare organizations.

Who has been a guest on Talking Shift with Mickey and Josh

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• Dr Sarah Inman
• JD Gudselak
• Gretta Frierson
• Shelley Simkins
• Ashley Kamla

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5.0 / 5

3 ratings

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