Temporary staffing agencies thrust more into crosshairs amid workforce crisis
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 28, 2023
A bill recently introduced in Oregon would make temporary staffing agencies more transparent and affordable, senior living advocates say.
Solving ‘unprecedented workforce crisis’ is focus of new AHCA/NCAL campaign
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 12, 2023
An “unprecedented workforce crisis” is the backdrop for a national campaign launched by the American Health Care Association / National Center for Assisted Living on Wednesday to educate job-seekers...
New campaign aims to address ‘unprecedented workforce crisis’
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 12, 2023
Skilled nursing and assisted living operators are experiencing an “unprecedented workforce crisis,” American Health Care Association / National Center for Assisted Living President and CEO Mark Parkinson...
Senior living industry pitches immigration reform as partial solution to workforce crisis
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 02, 2022
With the workforce crisis top of mind for most senior living and other long-term care providers, trade associations representing providers are making a last-minute push to float immigration reform to the...
Streamlined wage determination process could help address workforce crisis
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 08, 2022
A more streamlined wage determination process for nurses will help the long-term care industry address a historic workforce crisis, according to industry experts.
Workforce crisis not expected to improve any time soon: expert
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 03, 2021
Kentucky’s long-term care facilities are facing a workforce crisis that has 57% of operators concerned they may have to close facilities.
Immigration restructuring could ease long-term care workforce crisis, industry coalition tells State...
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Nov 22, 2021
Prioritizing immigration visas for nurses, waiving immigration visa interviews and expanding in-person interviews to allow for virtual interviews would help address workforce challenges facing long-term...
Assisted living ‘desperate,’ hit worst by workforce crisis: AHCA / NCAL
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 11, 2021
Assisted living communities are experiencing a worse labor crisis than any other healthcare sector, according to a new report from the American Health Care Association / National Center for Assisted Living.
As ‘unprecedented’ crisis continues, workforce issues top 5 priorities for NCAL, executive director...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 10, 2022
NASHVILLE, TN — As assisted living providers continue to experience an “unprecedented workforce crisis right now,” the issue tops the list of five priorities for the National Center for Assisted...
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.