ATC Healthcare CEO David Savitsky quoted by Staffing Industry Analysts regarding the pressing industry issue of temporary employee classification. For a more detailed understanding, we invite you to read the full article here.
In the ongoing debate about the classification of temporary nursing staff, David Savitsky, CEO of ATC Healthcare Services, offers a clear stance. The controversy centers on whether these professionals should be considered independent contractors or employees, a topic that has stirred significant discussion within the healthcare staffing industry.
"Nurses working through staffing firms as W-2 employees have the same rights to turn down assignments or ask for higher pay," Savitsky points out.
Savitsky, a seasoned executive in healthcare staffing, firmly believes that temporary nursing staff should not be classified as independent contractors. He argues that there is no substantial difference between the roles filled by temporary nurses through traditional medical staffing companies and those proposed to be classified as independent contractors.
"They really aren’t independent contractors, and they just don’t meet the standard," Savitsky asserts. "This to me is just a stretch, a big stretch."
Savitsky highlights the practical aspects of this classification. Staffing firms provide essential support such as insurance, workers' compensation, disability insurance, and professional liability insurance. These are critical in hospital settings, where injuries like needle sticks, back injuries, and slips and falls are common.
In contrast, independent contractor nurses would need to secure their own coverage and handle their taxes, which, according to Savitsky, does not align with the nature of their work.
David Savitsky, CEO of ATC Healthcare Services, quickly responded to the COVID-19 outbreak by preparing his team and significantly staffing New York City hospitals with nurses, increasing the company's business. ATC Healthcare, known for prioritizing workplace safety, is part of the U.S. temporary staffing industry, highlighted in a Forbes and Statista survey that ranks the best staffing firms.
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ATC Healthcare Services participated in the “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk” at Jones Beach State Park, Wantagh, NY on Sun, Oct 15, 2023.
Why we chose to participate – There are many charities that ATC Healthcare Services donates t. Breast cancer, which unfortunately affects so many people, is one of them not just in Long Island, where our corporate office is located, but throughout the world. We, here at ATC, hope to continue to be a part of the fight against breast cancer by participating every year, with millions of others throughout the country, to show our support to the survivors, those who are still fighting, and the families that have been affected.
ATC Healthcare Services is attending The National Franchise Show at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, CO on Sat, Nov 4th and Sun, Nov 5th. Visit us at Booth #107 to learn more about our franchising opportunity and why we are the best option for your franchise adventure. We look forward to seeing you there!
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ATC Healthcare Services is attending The Great American Franchise Expo at the Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly, VA on Sat, Oct 14th and Sun, Oct 15th. Visit us at Booth #307 to learn more about our franchising opportunity and why we are the best option for your franchise adventure. We look forward to seeing you there!
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ATC Healthcare Services has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval ® for Health Care Staffing Services Certification by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a healthcare organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care. ATC Healthcare Services places temporary staff in organizations that provide patient care. Health Care Staffing Services Certification demonstrates ATC Healthcare Services’ efforts to address how qualifications and competencies of staff are determined, and how their performance is monitored. ATC Healthcare Services underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite review in August 2023. During the visit, a team of Joint Commission reviewers evaluated compliance with related certification standards including credentialing, staff performance reviews and staff training. Joint Commission standards are developed in consultation with health care experts and providers, measurement experts and patients. The reviewers also conducted onsite observations and interviews.
“Health Care Staffing Services Certification recognizes health care staffing firms committed to striving for excellence and fostering continuous improvement in patient safety and quality of care,” says Ken Grubbs, DNP, MBA, RN, executive vice president of Accreditation and Certification Operations and chief nursing officer, The Joint Commission. “We commend ATC Healthcare Services for using The Joint Commission certification process to reduce variation in clinical processes and to strengthen its clinical program to drive safer, higher quality and more compassionate care for individuals served.”
‘We are so proud of all the hard-working individuals who comprise our healthcare system. Without everyone’s dedication to upholding our high standards we would not have had the honor to be included in The Joint Commission’s circle of excellence’ said Marilena O’Neill, Chief Operating Officer. For more information, please visit The Joint Commission website.
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ATC has been providing exceptional healthcare staffing for nearly 40 years. We’re a family-owned business that puts our people first. With over 60 franchise locations nationwide, you get local support when you need it. No matter where you are, we’re in your corner. We provide hospitals, long-term care facilities and other healthcare operations with qualified, vetted professionals to fill their staffing needs. We recruit and retain top-tier healthcare professionals for per diem, contract, and travel assignments in nursing, allied health, locum tenens, and support roles. For more information, please reach out to moneill@atchealthcare.com.
The 2023 ATC National Conference was a time for our franchisees across the nation to come together in New York City to network and exchange ideas with their fellow ATC franchisees, receive training from the corporate team, and become reinvigorated to continue the positive momentum in growing their businesses and helping their communities by placing healthcare professionals within medical facilities that need them to provide the necessary care to their patients and clients.
“Our National Conference was a great opportunity for all our franchisees to meet again, share ideas and be motivated by exciting and informative sessions. Everyone came away with lots of “to do” items and commitment to make 2023 the best year ever.” - David Savitsky, CEO
Guest Speakers for the event included:
Keynote Speaker: Steve “The Hurricane” Weiss of Homecare Evolution
Each year, we award ATC Healthcare Services franchisee owners with accolades that reflect the excellent work they have done as a franchisee owner. Here are a few of the winners from this year’s conference:
Rookie of the Year – Dr. Tina Hill-Edgecombe
Franchisee of the Year – Judi Tompkins
Rising Star – Penina Wiener
As the conference came to a close, ATC franchise owners felt energized and inspired to bring back fresh ideas to their offices and continue to do great work of providing the healthcare facilities in our country’s communities with the necessary staff to care for their patients and clients. We are looking forward to the year ahead!
Entrepreneur Magazine features ATC Healthcare as one of the hottest franchise opportunities for 2023
Entrepreneur Magazine just released its annual list of the 10 Hottest Franchise trends of the year, listing the staffing industry as their top pick! In fact, Entrepreneur specifically featured ATC Healthcare as a fantastic franchise opportunity with some of the most significant potential for growth.
Have you ever considered owning your own healthcare staffing franchise? Many franchise buyers are coming from the corporate world and finding that their skills easily transfer to owning their own business in the industry they used to work in.
Due to consistent nursing shortages, healthcare facilities are having a hard time finding the staff they need to care for their patients. Though healthcare providers have always relied on agencies like ATC to help staff their facilities, trends show they are increasingly turning to staffing and recruiting agencies at levels never seen before.
We’re experiencing an aging workforce, meaning there will be more jobs than people to fill them. In the healthcare industry, we’re seeing a similar trend, this paired with the ability to offer great pay and benefits and a flexible schedule means a bright future for ATC Healthcare franchise owners!
ATC Healthcare, the national leader in healthcare staffing, invites travel nurses to visit them at this year’s TravCon show September 18-21. ATC Healthcare will be exhibiting at Booth 503 in the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas, NV.
ATC Healthcare, the national leader in healthcare staffing, announces today the hiring of two key executives at its corporate headquarters. Scott Gultz is now the company’s Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Janice Pizczatowski joins as Controller.
ATC Healthcare, the national leader in healthcare staffing, today announced the appointment of Amanda Menzie, joining the company as senior director of human resources.