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Survey Shows Staffing Crisis in Nursing Homes
Survey Shows Staffing Crisis in Nursing Homes Minnesota nursing homes reported the largest workforce shortage in the country according to an In a separate survey by Services Employees International Union that reached 1,300 workers from across the state, 94% of workers said staffing levels in Minnesota nursing homes affect the quality of care that they are able to deliver on a daily basis. The shortage of workers is due to low wages, lack of benefits, and poor job quality, the union said in a news release. All of these factors are taking a toll on the workers who are still in their jobs, said nursing home worker Yankuba Fadera during a Wednesday news conference announcing the survey results. Participants in the survey came from over a quarter in Minnesota nursing homes in the greater Twin Cities, Duluth, Bemidji, Rochester, St. Cloud, and other communities. Here are some additional findings from the survey: The union released the survey results a day before the new Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board’s second meeting on Thursday. The board, which includes three government representatives, three industry representatives, and three worker representatives, was established after this year’s legislative session and has the power to set minimum labor standards, like a minimum wage. ” according to the Minnesota Hospital Association’s 2023 workforce report, with nearly 6,000 unfilled positions reported in June.
Publish Date : 2023-10-12 17:19:14
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