Having the right staff is key for skilled nursing providers to remain financially viable in a volatile market, with recent regulatory changes prioritizing planning for higher acuity patients.
Leaders from Journey Skilled Nursing and Ocean Healthcare shared their insights during a panel discussion at the Skilled Nursing News’ RETHINK Conference in Chicago.
Attracting new staff and retaining existing workers remains a struggle for the nursing home industry. However, providers who want to maintain profitability should focus on building a solid staffing plan.
"You want to build the base of our skilled nursing staff," said Matt Trammel, COO at Journey Skilled Nursing.
Author's summary: Nursing homes must adapt to regulatory changes.