As we pass the nine-month mark since the first known case of coronavirus arrived in a U.S. long-term care facility, a new survey provides more evidence that the pandemic has exacerbated long-standing workforce...
Look past differences to solve workforce challenges
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 19, 2019
Legal immigration is part of the solution to staffing challenges in senior living and other industries, according to numerous organizations representing provider and business interests. But a new lawsuit...
Lack of quality applicants is top workforce challenge: survey
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 09, 2017
Finding enough applicants who are qualified for an open position is the biggest workforce challenge facing member organizations responding to a recent survey by the LeadingAge Center for Applied Research.
Addressing caregiving gap needs international perspective, panelists say
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 27, 2022
Workforce challenges in long-term care are a global challenge, so solutions need to come from sharing best practices, policies and solutions on a global level.
Long-term care workforce challenges remain at ‘crisis’ level
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 11, 2022
Federal jobs data show that workforce challenges in the long-term care industry remain at a ‘crisis’ level, according to the industry.
Initiative uncovers Hawaii’s unique, and not so unique, workforce challenges
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 30, 2019
A first-ever survey by the Healthcare Association of Hawaii uncovers staffing and education challenges for assisted living, skilled nursing and other providers. The group now is working on solutions.
Partnership fuels age-friendly initiatives, long-term care workforce pipeline
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 13, 2022
A senior living-higher education partnership is working to grow age-friendly initiatives, while also addressing the industry’s workforce challenges.
Hiring, turnover, burnout, safety among top workforce challenges: survey
By
Amy Novotney
Dec 08, 2020
Across all demographics, finding and hiring qualified job candidates (67%) is the top workforce challenge in long-term care and healthcare, followed by employee turnover (57%). That’s according to a...
Refugees help provider fill workforce gaps while it fulfills mission
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 27, 2022
A Florida senior living provider has found an innovative solution to its workforce challenges while extending its mission to help those in need.
Home care need rises in Connecticut as state addresses workforce challenges
By
Joe Jancsurak
Nov 17, 2020
Companions & Homemakers, a Farmington, CT-based home care agency, has experienced a 20% increase in referrals since the COVID-19 pandemic began earlier this year. That’s representative of a statewide...