Since the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a shortage of Registered Nurses (RNs), This may continue to grow over the next decade as there becomes an increasing need for healthcare. Demands for nurses will increase to meet the new requirements for nurse staffing levels within nursing home facilities. Immigrant workers could potentially address this crisis
The Iowa Capital Dispatch reported major issues at Johnson’s Bishop Drumm Retirement Center. So far one resident has died, and another was hospitalized. Staff need more help. Employees complain that the facility has unsafe and insufficient staff that cannot meet the residents’ safety needs. A licensed practical nurse who works for Bishop Drumm allegedly told
McKnights reported on CMS’ announcement that all information regarding ownership, aggregated MDS data for consumers will be posted on the Nursing Home Compare website. According to a CMS policy memo, all changes stated above became effective July 31. This is good news for consumers and academics. To create more transparency, officials are posting more information
McKnight’s had an article on spending in nursing homes. Nursing home care and home health care were two of the fastest-growing fields of healthcare spending in 2023 according to Altarum’s monthly Health Sector Economic Indicators brief. Data shows that overall national health spending increased by 6.2% for the entire year, gross domestic product increased by
Skilled Nursing News had an article discussing the complaints of Florida’s nursing homes over the rising price of insurance premiums for real estate property. Many believe the risk of climate change and DeSantis’ policies are making things worse. With the increased frequency of hurricanes and labor shortages, insurance costs have risen to “unsustainable levels,” says