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Nursing home crisis persists due to staff shortages
One factor in the ongoing nursing home crisis is that inflation and wage increases have greatly increased costs, but Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement rates have remained flat. The resulting squeeze has made it difficult for facilities like CHCC to remain solvent and hire the workers needed.
Care team bio: Gosia D.
“America is a country of immigrants. Sometimes, we don’t even realize that most of us have good or bad stories that were the reason why we left our homeland. At Christian Health Care Center, we have many people who share their memories and talk about their longing for their homeland or family. I understand them perfectly because I wear the proverbial shoes myself.”
What is a POLST?
Physician Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment, more commonly known as POLST, are portable orders that tell physicians, emergency responders and other care providers how people would like to be treated in a medical emergency.
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.
Care team bio: Becky and Meagan S.
“I’ve sat with residents as they’ve passed away. I’ll hold their hand and tell them “I love you.” I don’t even know if they can hear sometimes, but they have someone there who loves them. It makes me feel like I’ve done something special. They know that someone cared for them. I’m meant to be there.”
Resident Spotlight: Avis D.
Every person who lives at CHCC has a story. Learn about Avis D. in this resident spotlight interview.
The critical role of skilled nursing in north Whatcom County
While north Whatcom County has a generous number of assisted living communities and adult family homes, CHCC is the only skilled nursing center in the area.
How to choose a skilled nursing facility
There are many things to consider when choosing a skilled nursing facility for a spouse, parent, grandparent or even a friend/neighbor. Here are 5 tips to keep in mind as you navigate through the process: 1.) Is the eldercare facility close to home so friends and...
Resident Spotlight: Bob E.
Every person who lives at CHCC has a story. Learn about Bob E. in this resident spotlight interview.