Skilled Nursing News March 24, 2023
Across the United States, nursing home operators are addressing the workforce crisis with new training and hiring practices, including through programs that drive retention by linking training and career advancement to long-term care employment.
State-level initiatives from Hawaii to the Midwest are gaining traction by allowing workers to train for specialized positions while pursuing their existing jobs. These programs also not only guarantee employment, but give operators and clinical staff a chance to recoup costs and tie bonuses for completing committed time.
Operators across many states are finding success in using these programs to train and promote non-clinical workers, such as in hospitality and housekeeping, to become certified nursing assistants (CNAs), while others are availing the opportunities to allow clinical...