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Future of Long-Term Care
Patricia Carpenter
Long-Term Care Administration, College of DuPage
LTC-1130: Introduction to Long-Term Care Services
Professor Jennifer Conniff
November 28, 2023
Addressing Workforce Challenges in Long-Term Care:
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Training and Education Programs:
Implement comprehensive training and education programs to attract and retain skilled professionals in the long-term care sector. Offer paid training with a signed contractual agreement to work for a set period of time after graduation from the program. Competitive Compensation:
Advocate for competitive salaries and benefits for long-term care staff to attract and retain qualified individuals. This is necessary to move past the agency staffing many facilities are struggling with now. Explore incentive programs and bonuses to reward exceptional performance
and long-term commitment. A positive work environment makes staff want to stay and helps to attract other applicants via word of mouth from happy employees (Christinck, 2023)
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Technology Integration:
Implement technology solutions to streamline administrative tasks, allowing staff to focus more on patient care. Provide training on the use of technology to enhance efficiency and job satisfaction.
Improving Long-Term Care for Future Consumers:
Personalized Care Plans:
Continue to improve the process of developing personalized care plans that consider the unique preferences and needs of each individual. Embrace technology to enhance the customization of care services.
Holistic and Integrated Care:
Move towards a more holistic approach to long-term care, addressing not only medical needs but
also social, emotional, and mental well-being. Integrate various healthcare services to provide seamless and coordinated care. Work with volunteers to improve activity programs. Allow for a
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more home-like setting. Works towards meals being cooked in the living environment. This can increase resident appetites and feel more like home with the smell of fresh food being prepared. Remove as much of the clinical sterile environment as possible. Look for alternatives for what has been considered the norm for infection prevention such as ways to store PPE at resident rooms and signage (Brownie, 2011)
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Addressing Financing for Long-Term Care:
Public-Private Partnerships:
Explore partnerships between public and private sectors to share the financial burden of long-
term care. Develop incentives for private businesses to invest in long-term care services.
Long-Term Care Insurance:
Promote and incentivize the adoption of long-term care insurance among individuals. Advocate for policy changes to make long-term care insurance more affordable and accessible (Rachel M. Werner MD, 2022)
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Government Funding and Grants:
Advocate for increased government funding for long-term care programs. Explore grant opportunities to support innovative approaches to long-term care financing.
Community Investment:
Encourage communities to invest in local long-term care facilities, recognizing the social and economic benefits they bring. Foster partnerships between long-term care providers and community organizations.
While challenges in long-term care are complex, a multi-layered approach involving collaboration, innovation, and advocacy can contribute to positive change. Additionally, ongoing adjustment to social needs and preferences will be crucial in shaping the future of long-term care.
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