New research has confirmed that nursing home facilities across the nation are understaffed. Until recently, Medicare used unverified data provided by the nursing home facilities to determine their staffing levels. The nursing homes often provided false information to make it look like they had more staff than they really did.
The Reality of Understaffed Nursing Homes
The new data shows that there is a significant fluctuation in staffing levels, particularly on nights and weekends. In some facilities, the on-duty personnel take care of twice as many patients during weekends as they do when the staff roster is at its fullest. At Beechtree Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing, the data shows that there is only 1 aide for every 18 residents on certain days.
The Response to the New Data
What the Data Means for Nursing Home Residents
Nursing homes have a responsibility to provide adequate care and treatment to patients at all times. The needs of nursing home residents do not change on weekends. Without enough staff, patients may not get adequate care. Neglect, abuse from unsupervised staff, and improper medical treatment may occur, putting patients at risk for serious injuries or death.
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