Long-Term Care Staffing and Regulations: Impact and Implications of the COVID-19 Pandemic

  • Project Description

    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.

    Key Objectives

    This project aims to:

    • Literature review of the impact of COVID-19 on long-term care facilities and the long-term care workforce
    • Analysis of government regulation of long-term care staffing ratios (how are staffing ratios defined, variations by state, and enforcement)
    • Discussion of the outlook for the long-term care workforce with a focus on the major challenges and opportunities

    Contact

    For more information, contact [email protected].

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