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Inadequate staffing has been identified as one of many factors contributing to poor quality of care and delivery of services for LTC entities. Using Google and the Waggoner library:
Research the Nursing Home Reform Act.
Discuss and outline the minimum staffing requirements for nursing homes pursuant to this federal legislation.
Compare and contrast nursing home staffing standards pursuant to the state which you currently reside and discuss noted discrepancies.
Based on your readings and research, explain your position regarding whether nursing homes (and other LTC entities) should or should not increase staffing levels.
To what extent does acuity levels of the patient mix have on the total quality of care and deliverables of medical services?
How are both staff and patients affected by an LTC facilities’ staffing matrix?
You are required to follow the guidelines below when submitting your responses:
Type in Microsoft Word, 12pt. font, Times New Roman or Arial font type
A minimum of 500 words
Supported with at least one (1) peer-reviewed source