Title: Nursing Home Understaffing - Neglect and Liability
Headings: Nursing Home Understaffing
Nursing Home Understaffing
Why Are Nursing Homes Understaffed?
Overtime and Exhaustion
Understaffing Effects on Care

Content: Some nursing homes cannot afford to have as many registered nurses and certified nursing assistants as they need. Instead they just try to stretch their existing staff as much as they can. Take Our Survey, Get Answers
There are also situations were nursing facilities struggle to find and hold on to qualified medical professionals. Nursing home facilities are a difficult and high stress environment, and some nurses and nurse’s aides prefer to work in hospitals and other facilities. It is also very difficult for nursing homes in small towns and rural areas to find enough qualified people to fill all of their positions. Overtime and Exhaustion
Because nursing homes lack the necessary amount of staff, the existing staff is pushed to work as quickly and as long as they can. Some nurses and staff members view overtime and long hours as beneficial because they will make more money, but many feel overworked and underpaid even with overtime. The exhaustion after working several hours can cause a nurse to make mistakes and miss changes in a patient’s condition. Understaffing Effects on Care
The negative effects of understaffing are obvious. Without enough nurses and nursing assistants, a facility is unable to provide a high level of care that is personalized for each patient.