Staffing shortages remain top of mind for leaders of senior care organizations across the country as the demand for care is expected to increase.
Workforce challenges in senior care were prevalent even before the COVID-19 pandemic, but they have since been exacerbated. In September, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced a proposed rule to change nurse staffing requirements at long-term care facilities, including having an onsite registered nurse available around the clock. However, according to research from the Kaiser Family Foundation, fewer than 1 in 5 nursing facilities could now meet the required number of hours for RNs and nurses’ aides, which means a majority of facilities would need to hire more nursing staff.
During November’s LeadingAge 2023 Annual Meeting and Expo in Chicago, senior care leaders discussed strategies for meeting residents’ expectations, attracting and retaining employees, and the role technology plays in keeping staff members at their organizations.
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