Economic Data Show Healthcare Job Growth, but Demand for Workers Continues to Exceed Supply
According to a February 2nd report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of healthcare jobs increased by 70,000 in January, with gains in hospitals (+20,000), nursing and residential care facilities (+17,000),...
Bureau of Labor Statistics Releases Job Opening and Turnover Report
On January 30th, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released its Job Opening and Turnover Survey for December 2023. Job openings rose slightly to 9.03 million up from 8.93 million in November 2023. Turnover related...
Check Out the Most Recent Research and Innovation Related to LTC Workforce
The Roger C. Lipitz Center for Integrated Health Care at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health recently released their Winter 2024 Integrated Health Care Issue Brief , focusing on Opportunities for Strengthening the...
Increased Staffing Does Not Necessarily Improve Care for Nursing Homes with High Percentages of...
A new study published in Health Services Research reveals that higher staffing levels do not resolve key discrepancies between nursing homes with higher and lower percentages of residents with Alzheimer’s, dementia, and other cognitive impairments. Researchers...
Nominate a Co-Worker to Highlight for Careers in Aging Month
March is Careers in Aging Month, and we are looking to highlight all the careers available to those interested or considering aging services as a career path. We’ll use these videos throughout the month...
Staff Wellness Research of Note: Breath Training May Lower Stress for Staff in LTC
A study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society found that a breathing technique could ease stress levels of healthcare workers in long-term care facilities. Participants practiced Coherent Breathing, a tool that...
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Study Finds that CNA Turnover Can be Limited Through Scheduling Adjustments
A study published in the Journal Manufacturing & Services Operation Management analyzed data from 157 nursing homes and more than 6,000 part time nurse aides. The research found that by scheduling Certified Nurse Aides...
DOL Announces Proposed Rulemaking to Modernize Registered Apprenticeship Regulations
The U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, on December 14th announced a proposed rulemaking to update federal regulations addressing labor standards of registered apprenticeship and the governance of the National Apprenticeship System. ...
Older Workers are a Growing Share of the Workforce
A recent report from the Pew Research Center outlined the growing share of older adults remaining or rejoining the workforce after age 65. The report used data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Current Population...
Leaders Warn that CNAs Need Additional Palliative and End of Life Training
Karl Steinberg, MD, CEO of Stone Mountain Medical Associates, and Certified Nurse Aide, Telisa Green, addressed barriers to quality, end-of-life care during a webinar hosted by the National Association of Health Care Assistants. Steinberg...
Economic Data Show Healthcare Job Growth, but Demand for Workers Continues to Exceed Supply
According to a December 8th report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of healthcare jobs increased by 77,000 in November, above the average monthly gain of 54,000 over the prior 12...