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Board hears long‑term care staffing and capacity pressures as patient days rise
Summary
Board members were told long‑term care census is near capacity, staff are hiring additional nurse aides and a physical therapy technician, and the hospital is considering expandable design options for the new facility.
Board members discussed growing long‑term care demand and staffing strain at the May 21 meeting, where long‑term care staff reported a near‑full census, increased need for one‑to‑one staffing, and recent hires to address care needs.
Why it matters: rising long‑term care and swing‑bed days affect staffing needs and may require facility planning changes for the new hospital build.
Long‑term care staff reported 14 residents in long‑term care and…
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