‘Dangerous’ trend requires different support for new and experienced nurses: expert panel
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Josh Henreckson
Nov 13, 2023
Nurses need focused training and reliable support networks if the healthcare sector hopes to head off retention woes that are trending in a “dangerous” direction, a group of nursing experts...
More than 100 House members call for increase to 4.2 daily nursing hours in staffing proposal
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Josh Henreckson
Nov 10, 2023
A group of 103 House members have not only added voices of support to the proposed nursing home staffing rule, they also want the mandated number of nurse hours per patient day inflated to 4.2 — a 40%...
Groups of US senators and attorneys general defend proposed staffing rule
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Josh Henreckson
Nov 09, 2023
Fifteen state attorneys general and 12 US senators have submitted separate group letters strongly supporting the proposed nursing home staffing mandate from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Younger SNF workers more likely to get out than ‘stick it out’ expert says. Here’s how to keep...
By
Josh Henreckson
Nov 09, 2023
As caregiving professions continue to rely more on a younger pool of workers, they also have to reckon with a generation that has the confidence to change jobs.
Also in the News for Thursday, Nov. 9
By
Josh Henreckson
Nov 09, 2023
JAMA study confirms co-administration of flu, COVID vaccines offer similar effectiveness as separate vaccination dates
Trunk-or-treat at SNF brings kids, residents and staff together
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Josh Henreckson
Nov 07, 2023
It’s not often that more than 100 people from multiple generations come together for a party, but that’s just what took place the Friday before Halloween at Hallmark Healthcare of Pekin, a skilled...
Arizona nurse aide training program racing ahead of schedule, boosted by refugee recruiting
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Josh Henreckson
Nov 02, 2023
Another creative campaign to bring new workers into the long-term care sector is succeeding beyond expectations in Arizona, officials announced Wednesday.