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Nursing Home Staffing Crisis: Ramifications for Healthcare

Omnicell

However, most people are unaware that the nursing home industry lost almost 235,000 workers—15 percent of its total workforce—during that time. Historically, nursing homes have been challenging to work in, with intense job demands and a lack of respect for their profession. during 2017-2018.

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Nursing Home Staffing Crisis: Ramifications for Healthcare

Omnicell

However, most people are unaware that the nursing home industry lost almost 235,000 workers—15 percent of its total workforce—during that time. Historically, nursing homes have been challenging to work in, with intense job demands and a lack of respect for their profession. during 2017-2018.

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Firstline As A City-Wide Platform To Support Antimicrobial Stewardship: Insights From New York City

IDStewardship

There are Core Elements on antimicrobial stewardship that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has published for hospitals, outpatient, nursing homes, and limited-resource settings. ABOUT THE INTERVIEWEE Dr. William Greendyke is a medical epidemiologist at the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

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