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1. Gather all necessary documents and information related to the long-term care facility and its staffing requirements.
2. Identify the specific roles and positions that need to be filled in case of contingencies.
3. Create a contingency staffing plan that outlines the process and procedures for filling these positions.
4. Determine the qualifications and skills required for each role and include them in the plan.
5. Develop a list of potential candidates or agencies that can provide the necessary staffing support.
6. Establish a communication protocol to quickly notify and coordinate with the selected candidates or agencies during contingencies.
7. Regularly review and update the contingency staffing plan to ensure its effectiveness and relevance.
8. Train and educate the long-term care facility staff about the contingency staffing plan and their roles in implementing it.
9. Conduct drills or simulations to test the effectiveness of the plan and identify any areas of improvement.
10. Continuously monitor and evaluate the performance of the contingency staffing plan to make necessary adjustments as needed.

Who needs long-term care contingency staffing?

1. Long-term care facilities such as nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and rehabilitation centers.
2. Healthcare organizations that provide home care services to clients in need of long-term care.
3. Hospitals and medical centers that have dedicated long-term care units or wings.
4. Individuals who require long-term care and receive services either at their own homes or in various care settings.

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What is long-term care contingency staffing?

Long-term care contingency staffing refers to the planning and management of additional staffing resources that can be quickly deployed in long-term care facilities during emergency situations, such as staffing shortages due to illness, increased patient demand, or unforeseen circumstances.

Who is required to file long-term care contingency staffing?

Long-term care facilities, including nursing homes and assisted living communities, are typically required to file long-term care contingency staffing plans as part of their regulatory compliance.

How to fill out long-term care contingency staffing?

To fill out long-term care contingency staffing, facilities must provide details about their staffing resources, including the strategies they will implement during staffing shortages, the roles of additional staff, and contact information for potential staffing agencies.

What is the purpose of long-term care contingency staffing?

The purpose of long-term care contingency staffing is to ensure that facilities can maintain adequate staffing levels to provide high-quality care and meet the needs of residents, particularly during emergencies or high-demand periods.

What information must be reported on long-term care contingency staffing?

Facilities must report information including their staffing plan, the number of required staff per shift, backup staffing sources, and the protocols for contacting additional staff during shortages.