Physician Leadership Journal
CMOs and CNOs Work Together to Address Staffing Challenges
Strong CMO-CNO collaboration, respect, and communication can ease staffing issues, fostering system solutions and reducing friction in healthcare teams.
September/October 2025 Vol. 12, No. 5 pp. 1–3 DOI: 10.55834/plj.9681905486
Abstract
Healthcare staffing shortages and high turnover can cause friction between providers and nurses. Strong working relationships between chief medical officers and chief nursing officers — built on mutual respect and supported by constant communication — can ameliorate problems by focusing on system solutions.
