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Hillcrest administrator warns staffing shortages may increase agency use
Summary
Hillcrest Administrator Kevin Powell told the committee that staffing remains a challenge and that the facility may need to use agency staff more often; a staff-retention program was cited as part of mitigation plans.
Kevin Powell, Hillcrest administrator, told the Henry County Health and Social Services Committee that staffing remains a concern and that the facility may face a potential increase in agency utilization if vacancies persist.
Powell cited a staff-retention program called "Getting to know your team" that he said is intended to increase employee engagement and retention. Committee members discussed staffing pressures and the potential financial implications of heavier agency usage.
