Systemic Neglect: How Staffing Shortages In Nursing Homes Leave Patients Trapped in Hospitals | KQED
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As the country's demographics trend older, more patients require nursing home care, but dire staffing shortages cause patients like Lisa Alter to remain stuck in hospitals.
California is investing $26 million to attract more health care workers and considering legislation like SB 895 to ease entry into the industry and address staffing challenges in care facilities.
David Alter emphasizes the need for suitable care solutions beyond hospitals, highlighting societal shortcomings in handling complex medical and psychiatric conditions effectively.
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