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Nursing Shortage: A 2024 Data Study Reveals Key Insights

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

From 2023-2033, the U.S. 3 Healthcare facilities are searching for skilled RNs due to increased patient demand. Higher Risk of Medication Errors and Death A 2021 study revealed that in Illinois, a patients risk of dying within 30 days of admission increased by 16% for every additional patient added to a nurses average workload.

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Dual Threats from Trump and GOP Imperil Nursing Homes and Their Foreign-Born Workers

Health Leaders | Nursing

More than 800,000 immigrants and naturalized citizens comprise 28% of direct care employees at home care agencies and long-term care companies. Donald Goodness is cared for by nurses and aides from various parts of Africa. This article was published on Thursday, June 26, 2025 in KFF Health News.

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AHCA/NCAL Kick Off Summer with Award Announcements

Health Leaders | Nursing

During the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living 's (AHCA/NCAL) Annual Congressional Briefing event this week, the organizations will present an advocacy award to two honorees. Leticia Caballero and Norman Rokeach will be recognized as recipients of the 2023 Joe Warner Patient Advocacy Award.

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Employment Considerations for Long Term Care Facilities under the Biden-Harris Administration

Healthcare Law Insights blog

In direct response to the significant challenges experienced by long term care (LTC) facilities throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the Biden-Harris Administration announced its commitment to improving safety and quality of care. Background .

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Understanding and honoring the needs of Native American elders

American Nurse

Takeaways: Four significant factors compromise care for Native American elders: healthcare disparities, historical trauma, healthcare shortages afflicting rural areas and reservations, and a lack of culturally appropriate care in long-term care facilities. See Meet patients’ cultural needs.)

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Assessing unit culture

American Nurse

Health systems grapple with the uneasy balance between creating excellent patient experiences and protecting the workforce. 2023; 18(2). Using the Nursing Culture Assessment Tool (NCAT) in long-term care: An update on psychometrics and scoring standardization. You can read her blog at emergingrnleader.com.