Staffing Solutions For These Critical Times

Some seven months after the coronavirus descended upon our nation, the "back to normal" we hoped would arrive with the summer has yet to materialize even as we head into September.

Amid the ongoing crisis, healthcare organizations continue their heroic battle to save lives and nurture the residents of long-term care facilities and senior living communities. For many organizations, this task has been significantly hampered by a shortage of skilled employees. Even those who have maintained a workable roster of staff are plagued by a long list of "what ifs."

• What if the virus sweeps through the community affecting residents and staff?
• How will we replace staff members who may become infected?
• What if team members must be quarantined due to a family member's exposure?
• What if childcare and homeschooling scenarios force members of the nursing staff to decrease their hours or take a leave of absence?

On top of these operational concerns, healthcare leaders have been tasked with the responsibility of learning and implementing CMS regulations and guidance. It is no wonder why administrators feel overwhelmed.

While handing off the shifting procedural concerns is not possible, engaging the services of a staffing firm that specializes in the healthcare sector can tremendously lighten the load for the management team.


A staffing firm can assist a nursing home or assisted living community when—

1. A sudden outbreak among the residents of a facility causes an immediate need for additional nursing staff. With a ready-and-waiting pool of skilled candidates, a staffing firm can quickly fill positions, enabling centers to continue prioritizing their residents' care.

2. Challenging times call for experienced healthcare workers. Staffing firms specialize in placing employees accustomed to the unique parameters of interim work.

3. The magnitude of the COVID-19 crisis creates a management crisis and the sudden need for additional leadership and management roles. For example, facing the very-real scenario of one or more persons in administration being unable to work due to a period of quarantine or the need to care for a loved one.

Understanding the high risk of spread and the critical need to maintain highly qualified staff once COVID-19 enters a building, LeaderStat has developed a collaborative response effort that quickly places interim LPNs and CNAs to support communities. This strategic approach provides high-quality staff who are ready to step in at a moment's notice.

As a trusted healthcare recruiting partner for twenty years, LeaderStat can quickly place experienced interim candidates in additional positions across all levels of nursing and senior living organizations including Directors of Nursing, MDS Coordinators, RN Supervisors, Licensed Nursing Home Administrators, Sales Directors, and executive leadership roles. This long-standing experience in communities across the country has prepared them to meet the critical staffing needs wrought by COVID-19.

We understand how challenging this time is for everyone. LeaderStat is here to help.