Understand the Effects of Understaffing in Nursing Homes
Nursing shortages have been a known challenge in the industry for decades. Despite having a significant staffing shortage in the early 2000’s, the Great Recession produced an influx of registered nurses provided the largest increase in 40 years[1]. Despite an improving economy, the intensive demand and acuity of care required for nursing staff continue to be a deterrent, as well as additional opportunities for increased wages and employment elsewhere outside of the “floor st