A research team is exploring the impact of COVID-19 and federal policy changes on experiences as health care providers, patients and families navigating their healthcare services.
CHCC participates in research study
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Catastrophic staffing challenges in long-term care, help needed
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020, the staffing level at Christian Health Care Center has plummeted nearly 30%, from 260 to 190. Despite continual wage increases, numerous vaccination exemptions and robust recruitment efforts, CHCC has not been able to rebuild staffing to pre-pandemic levels.
CHCC director of nursing asked to share insight, advice with federal agency
Lewis was asked by LeadingAge Washington to speak on behalf of long-term care providers, focusing on staffing challenges that have forced skilled nursing facilities like CHCC to limit admissions.
Emergency alert pendants for seniors have come a long way. Here’s what’s new.
Similar to the way a home alarm company monitors for intrusion and dispatches the police, medical alert companies contact emergency help when an emergency alert pendant’s button is pressed.
Aging Well Whatcom project features CHCC faces
Aging Well Whatcom has crafted a project called The Art of Aging, which features beautifully painted portraits of older adults throughout the region along with audio interviews in which they discuss where they are in their experience with aging.
Proposed budget cuts negatively impact the long-term care industry
The Aging and Long-Term Services Administration (ALTSA) has released its State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022 Biennium Decision Package. While the package has been sent to Gov. Jay Inslee's office, the long-term care funding proposals included within are considered...