Skilled nursing providers must prioritize having the right staff to remain financially viable in a volatile market, especially with recent regulatory changes.
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 and retaining staff remains a challenge for the nursing home industry.
"You want to build the base of our skilled nursing staff,"
said Matt Trammel, COO at Journey Skilled Nursing, emphasizing the importance of a solid staffing plan for maintaining profitability.
Author's summary: Nursing homes face staffing challenges amid regulatory changes.