The big news in the nursing home industry this month is the new staffing standards. The proposed rule consists of core staffing proposals: 1) a requirement to have an RN onsite 24 hours a day, seven days a week; 2) minimum registered nurse staffing standards of 0.55 hours per resident day (HPRD) and 2.45 HPRD
McKnight’s had an interesting article on the importance of staff retention. Less complaints and better quality of care when staff turnover is low. Administrator and DON turnover was significantly associated with an increase in both total complaints and substantiated complaints. Staff retention matters at the top of the managerial chain just as much as it
“Nurses are the frontline in delivering life-saving care and in keeping all of us healthy and well. Today’s investments from the Health Resources and Services Administration demonstrate our ongoing commitment to supporting the nursing workforce, training and growing the next generation of nurses, creating career ladders for nurses, and recognizing the critical role nurses play
Reuters reported New York’s Attorney General Letitia James accused nursing home operator Centers Health Care and its owners of stealing $83 million in government funds while understaffing its facilities, resulting in widespread neglect, illness and death among residents. The lawsuit seeks to to block new admissions until the facilities provide safe staffing, and hire financial monitors to
Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Services released the 46th annual HCS Nursing Home Salary & Benefits Report showing “considerable” hourly rate increase for caregivers. Increases ranged from 7.04% to 9.66% which should alleviate labor shortages. South Carolina saw an average wage increase of only 3.91%. The national hourly rate for RNs in 2023 was $37.86; the hourly
Substance abuse and addiction are prevalent in the health care field. Recently, The Patch reported another tragic situation. A drunk caregiver neglected vulnerable adults under her care, according to law enforcement. Angela S. Hutchison faces a charge of criminal neglect of a facility resident. She worked at Fair Oaks Health Care Center. The complaint said