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As the demand for skilled nursing care continues to rise, the debate surrounding the necessity of having more registered nurses (RNs) within skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) becomes increasingly pertinent. There is lots of discussion around this point as CMS has released the potential new rule minimum staffing levels. What are your thoughts on the new potential staffing requirements for Skilled Nursing Facilities? https://lnkd.in/esFUUgMp

The recent CMS Staffing Mandate has highlighted a critical issue in our aging care sector: a severe workforce shortage. As LeadingAge Maryland points out, the state would need 206 additional full-time registered nurses, and more than 1,897 full-time nursing assistants to comply – professionals who simply aren't available in the current job market. While well-intentioned, top-down mandates can't solve a problem of this magnitude. We need creative, community-driven solutions to grow and sustain our direct care workforce. This shortage isn't unique to Maryland. It's a national crisis that demands innovative, multi-faceted solutions: ↳ Enhancing education and training programs to attract new talent ↳ Improving compensation and benefits to retain existing caregivers ↳ Leveraging technology to support and augment human care ↳ Creating clear career pathways to make caregiving a desirable long-term profession ↳ Addressing burnout and mental health concerns in the industry While we can't solve the pressing workforce issues in aging care alone, we're deeply inspired by the leaders paving the way, tackling our workforce challenges from multiple angles. Some are spearheading new and inventive training for caregivers, nurses, and medical students, while others are pioneering innovative ways to grow (and fairly compensate) our direct care workforce. These leaders are lighting the path toward a more sustainable future in aging care and we'd like to recognize them here: 📣 Amy Leigh Overton-Mccoy and her team at UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. 📣 Kelly Aldrich DNP, RN, NI-BC, FHIMSS, FAAN, Kanah Lewallen, Jennifer Kim and colleagues at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. 📣 Jaime Hannans and team at California State University Channel Islands. 📣 Sean Kelly, Kari Olson, and the Front Porch Communities & Services team. 📣 Marvell Adams Jr., Chance Browning, and Caregiver Action Network. 📣 Susan DeMarois and the California Department of Aging's #CalGROWS initiative. 📣 Plus our own Carrie Cusker MS, BSN, RN and Tonia Nguyen, OTD, OTR/L for their dedicated work alongside our mighty Embodied Labs® team. We call for the continued collaboration needed to build a robust, resilient, well-compensated workforce that can provide quality care for our aging population. Together, we can create a future of healthy aging for all.

Geriatric and palliative care nurses face unique challenges. As this podcast discusses, nurses almost always spend the most time with patients at the end of their lives, whether providing care in the ICU, hospice, or private homes. This makes continuous training a necessity to guarantee excellent patient care, but also to empower nurses to work with confidence and skill. #Healthcare #Podcast #Nursing

To all those who directly help keep patients and families OUT of the hospitals and ER's through complex triage and lifetime care provision. I wish we could see just how much money you've saved your institutions and patients. This is your week!! #ambulatorynursing #keepitup #nursesshouldbill #nursingprofession #nursingproviders #billforservice #licensedcareproviders American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN)

In nursing, every moment is a chance to SPEAK NOW and make a difference! Today, Unit-based Councils and Shared Governance discussed their roles and provided information on how to sign up. #NursingEra #HCAHealthcare #NursesWeek2024

The evolution of nursing over the last few centuries is not just a transformation; it's a revolution. Gone are the days when nurses were confined to bedside care and following orders without question. We no longer stand silently in the wings; we are now at the forefront, advocating for patient care, driving research, and shaping healthcare policies. Our role has transcended traditional boundaries to encompass leadership positions, where we influence the direction of healthcare systems and impact patient outcomes on a global scale. We are not just caregivers; we are educators, innovators, and trailblazers. We embody the spirit of resilience and compassion, pushing the limits of what it means to be a nurse. Our hands, which once solely provided comfort and healing, now also wield the power to enact change, challenge the status quo, and lead with unwavering conviction. It's time to shed the outdated perceptions of nursing. It's time to recognize and celebrate the dynamic, multifaceted roles we play in healthcare today. #Nurses #NextGeneration #FutureOfNursing #NursingBeyondScrubs #NursingBeyondTheBedside #NursesOnLinkedin

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Reduced RN staffing increases stay length, readmission and death risk: Study reported by Ashleigh Hollowell, M.S. Becker's Healthcare: "Supplementing gaps in nursing staff with lower-wage personnel like licensed practical nurses or aides can increase patient risks of readmission, death, longer stays and lower satisfaction, according to a study published June 10 by American Public Health Association - Medical Care Section. "The study, led by researchers at Philadelphia-based University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, found that the outcomes of 6.5 million Medicare patients at 2,676 general acute care hospitals across the U.S. are worse even with modest substitutions for #RN care. "A 10% reduction in RN staff raises the risk of patient deaths by 7%, according to the study. Readmission rates associated with a 10% reduction in RN staff were also found to make up about $68.5 million in avoidable costs paid by #Medicare." #Nursing https://lnkd.in/dVhwQYV7

So sad but so true! Few Nursing Homes Would Comply With Recommended Staffing Standard, Analysis Shows By Arielle Dreher According to an analysis by KFF, over 70% of nursing homes would be unable to meet a staffing requirement recommended by a 2021 report commissioned by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The report recommended a minimum of 4.1 direct care hours per resident day, a metric reflecting total hours worked by aides, registered nurses, and other staff. KFF found that a requirement of 3 direct care hours per resident day could be met by 85% of nursing homes. However, fewer than 50% could meet a requirement of 3.5 direct care hours per resident day, and just 29% could meet a requirement of 4 direct care hours per resident day. KFF said the share of nursing homes able to meet a requirement of 4 direct care hours per resident day ranges from 12% in Texas to 100% in Alaska. #LNC #personalinjurylawyer #personalinjuryattorney #personalinjurylaw #nursinghomeabuse #nursinghomelaw #elderabuse #elderneglect #YvonneHansonAndAssociates