The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on long-term care facilities, affecting both residents and care providers. The purpose of this rapid response report is to investigate the impact of the pandemic on the long-term care workforce and the outlook for the future.
This includes:

1. Literature review of the impact of COVID-19 on long-term care facilities and the long-term care workforce

2. Analysis of government regulation of long-term care staffing ratios (how are staffing ratios defined, variations by state, and enforcement)

3. Discussion of the outlook for the long-term care workforce with a focus on the major challenges and opportunities