Commission for Nurse Reimbursement’s Post

The Commission for Nurse Reimbursement continues to move forward and increase awareness of the need for modernization of nurse reimbursement. It’s time everyone understand why nurses don’t stay at the bedside. We don’t have a nursing shortage, we have a shortage of nurses who want to work in a cost minimization environment. It’s time for change! #nursesonlinkedin #healthcareonlinkedin #advocacy #nursing

The recent CMS Staffing Mandate has highlighted a critical issue in our aging care sector: a severe workforce shortage. As LeadingAge Maryland points out, the state would need 206 additional full-time registered nurses, and more than 1,897 full-time nursing assistants to comply – professionals who simply aren't available in the current job market. While well-intentioned, top-down mandates can't solve a problem of this magnitude. We need creative, community-driven solutions to grow and sustain our direct care workforce. This shortage isn't unique to Maryland. It's a national crisis that demands innovative, multi-faceted solutions: ↳ Enhancing education and training programs to attract new talent ↳ Improving compensation and benefits to retain existing caregivers ↳ Leveraging technology to support and augment human care ↳ Creating clear career pathways to make caregiving a desirable long-term profession ↳ Addressing burnout and mental health concerns in the industry While we can't solve the pressing workforce issues in aging care alone, we're deeply inspired by the leaders paving the way, tackling our workforce challenges from multiple angles. Some are spearheading new and inventive training for caregivers, nurses, and medical students, while others are pioneering innovative ways to grow (and fairly compensate) our direct care workforce. These leaders are lighting the path toward a more sustainable future in aging care and we'd like to recognize them here: 📣 Amy Leigh Overton-Mccoy and her team at UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. 📣 Kelly Aldrich DNP, RN, NI-BC, FHIMSS, FAAN, Kanah Lewallen, Jennifer Kim and colleagues at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. 📣 Jaime Hannans and team at California State University Channel Islands. 📣 Sean Kelly, Kari Olson, and the Front Porch Communities & Services team. 📣 Marvell Adams Jr., Chance Browning, and Caregiver Action Network. 📣 Susan DeMarois and the California Department of Aging's #CalGROWS initiative. 📣 Plus our own Carrie Cusker MS, BSN, RN and Tonia Nguyen, OTD, OTR/L for their dedicated work alongside our mighty Embodied Labs® team. We call for the continued collaboration needed to build a robust, resilient, well-compensated workforce that can provide quality care for our aging population. Together, we can create a future of healthy aging for all.

Let’s get behind Canadians access to high quality primary care providers to stabilize and sustain our healthcare system. Nurse Practitioners have often decades of clinical experience prior to entering their added graduate level NP program. For over 1/2 a century, they have consistently demonstrated their value with at least comparable outcomes to their physician colleagues. Canadians need access to the full compliment of qualified, credentialed and licensed primary care providers. Canadians need access to publically funded Nurse Practitioners.

Y’all, call me biased, but nurse residency programs are the secret sauce for turning fresh grads into confident pros! And it looks like the business brains 🧠 have cracked the code on getting some financial love via reimbursement for organizations that are actually making a difference. Residency programs aren’t just fancy onboarding—they’re an investment in building a strong, stable nursing squad. As a residency coordinator, I LOVE my job. Watching my little ducks find their wings and fly is one of the best parts of the role Why Nurse Residency Programs Matter: 1️⃣ Support for New Grads: Residency = mentorship + structured training = confident, competent nurses who don’t panic during their first code. (At least not outwardly) 2️⃣ Recruitment & Retention: Happy, supported nurses stay. And we all know, reducing turnover saves everyone a headache (and $$$). 3️⃣ A Stronger Workforce: Consistent training means fewer “umm, what’s the policy on that?” moments and more high-quality care across the board. Investing in nurse residents means supporting new nurses, strengthening teams, and securing the future of healthcare. And I’m HERE FOR IT every step of the way. #NurseResidency #SupportNewNurses #FutureOfNursing #ResidencyCoordinatorLife

We all know the importance of a nursing residency program to support the transition into practice for new graduate nurses. In the article below, we offer insights on how to access partial reimbursement for our collective efforts. Please consider reading, and sharing as you see fit. #providence #Nursesonkinkedin #nursingleadership #healthcare #healthcareleadership #nursingeconomics

It’s time!! NPs are highly educated professionals, with combination of years of experience working in health care as nurses and several academic years of training up to and including doctorate level degrees, it’s time to advocate for government changes in funding models for our health care system. Patients deserve timely and high quality health care. Research on NPs in practice demonstrates we are scholarly professionals who provide high quality care and have positive patient feedback. Read any media reports or personal experience with wait times, one understands the current health care system is in chaos, I am confident through chaos does come change. If we support one another, advocate for change, share best practices and work together in unison we can have a great health care system again. It’s not a competition among disciplines but a desire for us all to provide safe adequate health care to New Brunswickers Grumbling doesn’t make for change, action does! Let’s action together to come up with and implement solutions that work ☺️

Meet Geoffrey M. Roche. He's one of our new Commissioners and will be leading a panel discussion of frontline nurses at our upcoming Legislative Summit on June 20th in Washington, D.C. We're excited to have him as part of our leadership team. Learn more about him: Q: What personal or professional experiences have shaped your understanding of the complexities and challenges surrounding nurse reimbursement? A: I had the privilege of serving for nearly a decade as a health system leader and, during that time, partnered closely with nursing leaders and executives. This is another example where our reimbursement system is flawed because nurses are the largest workforce in every healthcare system and also provide the most care, yet we cannot get any nurse reimbursement. Q: Why did you want to be a Commissioner? A: I was inspired by the leadership of Rebecca Love RN, MSN, FIEL, and thought I could bring a unique perspective as both the son of a nurse and someone who has served in leadership roles in both healthcare and higher education. I’m also a passionate advocate with expansive experience in government affairs and advocacy. Q: What message would you like to convey to nurses who are struggling with burnout and the current healthcare environment, and how can the Commission for Nurse Reimbursement empower nurses to advocate for the sustainability of nursing? A: I would like to remind them to get into good trouble to advance the nursing profession and to unite as a nursing community at this most critical time. #nursesonlinkedin #healthcareonlinkedin #advocacy #healthcare #nurses #nursing

Online publication Authority Magazine features an insightful interview with the Executive Director of the School of Nursing, Sarah Cartwright, DNP, RN, NI-BC, CAPA, FASPAN. Dive into 'Minimizing Medical Burnout,' where Dr. Cartwright discusses strategies for reducing physician and healthcare worker burnout. #Nursing #Healthcare Check out the article: https://bit.ly/3yKH9TO

Review regulations for your senior living community — Attend LeadingAge Illinois' Nursing & Physician Services virtual webinar! Know what constitutes physician and nursing services, and how you can ensure CMS regulations are met throughout your community. With this session, we'll outline: ✅ The requirements for physician visits ✅ Review regulations about nurse staffing hours ✅ Establish the right process for completing nurse aide performance evaluations ✅ Develop a training program for the above process Register today: https://lnkd.in/dC-CP6eH #LeadingAgeIllinois #LeadingAge #CMS #regulations #Webinar #virtuallesson #continuingeducation #CEs #earnCEs #care #seniorcare #CMSRegulations #seniorliving #longtermfacilities #olderadults

The 2024 Benchmark Study For Skilled Nursing Facilities In Maryland is finally here! This report is a great tool for Maryland skilled nursing administrators to review 2023 industry data and our projections for 2024. Get your copy today: https://hubs.li/Q02PMkYl0. #skillednursingfacilities #healthcare #maryland