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The demand for long-term care workers has steadily increased over the past  ten years and is projected to continue to rise in the next 30 years. As the demand grows in our sector, the numbers of individuals entering the field continues to decline. This disparity is causing a workforce crisis across the country. There are states and regional pockets that are experiencing the crisis to a greater degree than others. Kansas is not immune. It is the number one concern of providers in both urban and rural areas of the state.

Statewide Nurse and Nurse Aide Employee Satisfaction Survey

In March 2018, LeadingAge Kansas conducted a survey with nurses and nurse aides of member organizations with the goal to find out why employees leave and what factors contribute to high turnover in long-term care. The following infographic gives a great overview of the findings. Click on the image below to view the entire report.

Also, visit the LeadingAge National Center for Workforce Solutions for more great tools and resources!