Of all aspects of the current workforce crisis in skilled nursing, the role of staffing agencies arguably evokes the most reaction. It’s an issue that has sparked interest not only from long-term care and senior living groups like the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) and LeadingAge, but members of Congress as […]
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An increasing number of skilled nursing facilities have had to depend on staffing agencies, and find other alternative ways to fill shifts, during the height of the pandemic and into this year. Operators have historically tried to use agencies as a last resort because of additional fees associated with the service; residents need to see […]