Though occupancy rates fell between 2009 and 2016, the needs of nursing home residents have grown considerably, according to an artice on the McKnight's website.
This places more demands on the staff, according to a study published by the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation.
The new report is intended to help policymakers understand recent changes, identify areas of focus and examine staffing levels, payment and compliance.
For instance, the most common deficiencies in 2016 were given for failures in infection control, accident environment, food sanitation, quality of care and pharmacy consultation.
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