Hourly rates for RNs, LPNs, and Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) spiked upwards in 2022. according to the 45th Annual Nursing Home Salary & Benefits Report published […]
News Topic: Workforce
Senate Labor-HHS Appropriations Bill Address Older Adults Workforce Investments
Key to LeadingAge’s “Aging Services Workforce Now” campaign are investments through the appropriations process. On July 28, 2022, the Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy […]
A Free Food Pantry to Support Residents and Staff
A “temporary” program launched during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic has become a popular institution at LeadingAge member Glencroft Center for Modern Aging, […]
Worker Shortage Solutions and New CMMI Direction
Thoughts on addressing healthcare workers’ challenges and staffing shortages, how to pursue health IT workforce development programs, and the new strategic direction at the Center […]
White House Summit on the American Rescue Plan: More than $40 Billion Committed to Strengthening Our Workforce
On Wednesday, July 13, 2022, LeadingAge participated virtually in the “White House Summit on the American Rescue Plan and the Workforce” hosted by Vice President […]
Action Needed Now to Shore Up Aging Services Workforce: Findings from LeadingAge Snap Poll
The workforce situation for aging services providers across the continuum is not improving. This was the top finding in a recent snap poll of LeadingAge […]
Salaries on the Rise for DONs of Life Plan Communities in 2022
The national average salary for Directors of Nursing (DONs) in Life Plan/Continuing Care Retirement Communities (LPCs) increased 5.49% in 2022, according to the 2022-2023 CCRC […]
Another LeadingAge Workforce Win Included in FY 2023 Labor HHS Appropriations Bill
On June 30, the House Appropriations Committee approved the fiscal year (FY) 2023 Labor, Health and Human Services (HHS), Education and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. […]
New House Caucus: 21st Century Long-Term Care Caucus
On June 9, Representatives Bryan Steil (R-WI) and Ann Kuster (D-NH) announced the establishment of a new 21st Century Long-Term Care Caucus in the House […]
Trio of Bills Would Reduce Healthcare Employment Barriers for Immigrants
On June 9, Representatives Adam Smith (D-WA) and Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-CA) introduced three bills to help alleviate health care workforce shortages across the country and […]