Despite ongoing investments, the nursing home sector is struggling to rebuild its workforce and recover from the pandemic. We are calling on the State of Illinois to work with the industry to implement solutions that address these longstanding challenges.
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The Alden Network
Nursing home closures have a devastating impact on families and communities. It is increasingly difficult to operate long-term care facilities in Illinois due to severe staffing shortages, escalating litigation and liability insurance fees, and rising costs across the board. We are asking the State to continue supporting the industry so it can be put back on a path to recovery.
Senator Dave Syverson
Illinois Senate Republican Caucus
Nursing homes are losing employees to jobs in hospitals or telehealth and even opportunities in other sectors like retail or food service. While facilities always come up with an immediate solution, it is time to continue our collaboration with the state to identify longer-term, systemic solutions.
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With inflation and overall cost increases for supplies, food, procedures, etc., nursing homes are operating at a public funding deficit. Support from the State is critical to help care for Illinois' most vulnerable citizens.
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In honor of National Skilled Nursing Care Week, Miss Illinois' Teen has a special message for those who work in long-term care!
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Miss Illinois Scholarship Organization
Miss America
A Message from Dr. Ezike
“I have been vaccinated, to protect myself, my family and my community, and I want you to join with me.”
In an important message for nursing home staff, IDPH Director Dr. Ezike reminds our members that the COVID-19 vaccine is safe, effective, and important to protecting ourselves, our families, and our communities.
Share this message with your staff and visit cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19 for more information.
We are working hard alongside American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living to protect nursing home residents and staff and make sure everyone has the opportunity to #GetVaccinated. Visit ahcancal.org/getvaccinated to learn more!
Governor Pritzker on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Thank you Governor JB Pritzker for hearing the calls of Illinois nursing homes who need more Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to protect our front-line employees and residents, who are among the most vulnerable in our state. Yesterday and again today, you committed to getting PPE to our facilities. HCCI and our members look forward to coordinating the distribution of supplies!
Roosevelt Watkins, director of social services at Mayfield Care Center, rallied with the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus to protest cuts to essential services, like nursing home care. The Black Caucus is hosting three rallies today. The first was held on the west side at the Austin Senior Center.
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Making a difference for nursing home residents!