ALTSA: ALF #2021-058 ALTSA: NH #2021-083 Critical Staffing Management In Long Term Care Settings

ALTSA: ALF #2021-058 ALTSA: NH #2021-083 Critical Staffing Management In Long Term Care Settings

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many Long-Term Care (LTC) settings have struggled with limited resources and staffing shortages. Management of staffing shortages should be done according to emergency preparedness plans. When faced with critical staffing shortages, LTC settings will activate emergency plans to adjust resources along a conventional, contingent and crisis continuum. Providers should work with the Department of Social and Health Services, residents/clients, families, and LTC support systems to ensure that care needs are met.

This letter addresses the following:

  1. Guidelines for critical staffing management and use of emergency preparedness plans;
  2. Department response, procedures, and assistance with critical staffing management; and
  3. Regulatory requirements for emergency preparedness in various LTC settings

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October 28, 2021