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Nursing Home Workforce Issues and Inequities

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Published February 8, 2024

This spotlight examines nursing home worker issues, including low wages and benefits and lack of career advancement opportunities. It highlights the importance of addressing these issues and inequities to ensure residents receive the quality care they need and deserve. Addressing these challenges will require a multifaceted approach outlined in this spotlight, including improving compensation and benefits and strengthening training and education programs to attract and retain skilled workers.

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Jasmine L. Travers, Rita Choula, and Edem Hado. Nursing Home Workforce Issues and Inequities. Washington, DC: AARP Public Policy Institute, February 8, 2024.

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