Pressures could lead to more closures at ND nursing homes

  • Pressures could lead to more closures at ND nursing homes
    Pressures could lead to more closures at ND nursing homes
  • Nikki Wegner, director of the NDLTCA, addresses an interim Human Services Committee meeting on July 11 about the impact that the federal staffing rule will have on the nursing homes and other healthcare sectors in North Dakota. Photo provided by NDLTCA.
    Nikki Wegner, director of the NDLTCA, addresses an interim Human Services Committee meeting on July 11 about the impact that the federal staffing rule will have on the nursing homes and other healthcare sectors in North Dakota. Photo provided by NDLTCA.

    Federal requirements, travel nurse expenses, immigration freeze a challenge

    Federal requirements for nursing homes to have a registered nurse (RN) on duty 24 hours each day are expected to add pressure to an already challenging workforce situation for the 75 rural and urban facilities across the state.

    A majority will have a hard time meeting the 24/7 requirement for RNs, according to the North Dako…