As a family member who has put a loved one in a nursing home, you want to ensure they are getting the attention and care necessary to thrive in the environment. To receive this care, nursing homes need the supplies required in order to take care of their patients. Unfortunately, inflation has significantly affected nursing homes’ expense control. According to NIC’s Wave 41 survey, 80% of organizations that responded, stated that operating expenses are currently their biggest concern.
There are essential resources needed such as food, medical supplies, and even energy that are becoming harder for nursing homes to afford. This creates a lack of room for variety in the food they are serving to your loved one, a shortage of medical supplies needed for the daily care of patients, and the energy required to keep the building running. Mood of the Market, a survey used to address the rising issues of organizations, respondents vocalized that 50% of improvement projects have been delayed due to the rise in operating expenses. All of these factors are strongly affected by any increase in expenses and have a major impact on the experience of the patients.
Along with the physical supplies of the organization, the staffing also takes a hit as well. Nursing and labor costs have been at the top of these concerning expenses following inflation. Shortage of caregiving staff presents a major concern in relation to the time taken and care provided to each individual patient. If you feel as though you or a loved one has or is being neglected, reach out to our team of attorneys at Dougherty, Leventhal & Price Law firm! Our team will gain justice for you! Remember: Injury? Call DLP! (570) C-A-L-L-D-L-P.
Works Cited
Bush, Joe. “Inflation replaces staffing as the top concern for many operators: survey.” McKnight’s Long-Term Care News, 26 August 2022, https://www.mcknights.com/news/inflation-replaces-staffing-as-top-concern-for-many-operators-survey/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=NWLTR_MLT_DAILYUPDATE_082622. Accessed 1 September 2022.
