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LaSalle County nursing home reports higher admissions, reduced falls and staffing plans
Summary
At a LaSalle County nursing home meeting, staff reported April census and admissions numbers, a drop in resident falls, new training for CNAs on manual blood pressures, and ongoing efforts to recruit RNs including a proposed PRN pay rate.
LaSalle County nursing home staff reported this month that the facility’s census, admissions and training efforts are showing progress while staffing shortages remain a cost driver.
In a report to the nursing home committee, staff said the current census is 61 residents, with seven new admissions in April, six discharges and three projected admits for the month. The admissions coordinator has four applications awaiting hospital review. Staff also said the facility provided two respite stays in April, one of which converted to custodial placement.
The report noted a decline in resident falls: nine falls in April with two minor injuries, compared with a historical…
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