Do nursing homes have a staffing problem or a demographic problem?
By
David Coppins
Jan 03, 2023
When we talk about staffing shortages in long-term care, we often look at caregiver burnout and nurses leaving the industry. We talk about COVID and pay rates and workplace flexibility. But staffing...
Amid staffing squeeze, PRN staff offer a new solution
By
David Coppins
Sep 06, 2022
Since COVID hit, almost every nursing home in the country has asked in-house staff to work overtime and extra shifts, leading to increased burnout and churn. More than 70% of nursing homes have relied...
The differences of managing a PRN float pool workforce
By
David Coppins
Oct 20, 2022
Nursing homes trying to eliminate their reliance on staffing agencies need to move their hiring in-house and manage the changing needs of a bigger workforce. A PRN float pool is one way to recruit more...