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Program planning for long-term care: meeting the demand for nursing services.
Nursing Homes and Senior Citizen Care
|October 6, 1989
Summary
Recruiting nurses for long-term care facilities is challenging due to low reimbursement rates. Creative solutions like nurse refresher courses and in-house programs can improve nurse recruitment and retention.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Nursing Education
- Geriatric Care
Background:
- Nursing homes increasingly care for high-acuity patients previously managed in acute care settings.
- Elderly residents require skilled nursing for daily living and complex medical needs.
- Inadequate reimbursement rates hinder nursing homes' ability to attract qualified nurses compared to acute care facilities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To address the critical issue of nurse recruitment in long-term care facilities.
- To explore innovative strategies for overcoming recruitment challenges in nursing homes.
- To emphasize the importance of skilled nursing in geriatric care settings.
Main Methods:
- Implementation of a nurse refresher course.
- Development of an in-house nursing program.
- Analysis of strategies to improve nurse compensation and value.
Main Results:
- Creative initiatives demonstrate success in overcoming nurse recruitment obstacles.
- Educational programs prepare capable and caring nurses for long-term care demands.
- In-house nursing agencies facilitate better nurse compensation and recognition.
Conclusions:
- Long-term care facilities can effectively recruit and retain nurses through innovative programs.
- Investing in nursing education and fair compensation is vital for quality geriatric care.
- Recognizing the indispensable services of nurses enhances their value and improves resident care.
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