--- title: "AHCA/NCAL: 94% SNFs and ALFs Still Face Staff Shortages" description: According to a recent AHCA/NCAL survey, 94% SNFs and ALFs are still facing staff shortages. Get helpful tips for coping with staff shortages and fatigue. image: https://info.primecaretech.com/hubfs/94%25-SNF-ALF-STILL-FACE-STAFF-SHORTAGES%20%281%29.png --- [![PCT PCD Email Signature (524 x 102 px) (300 x 100 px) (1)](https://www.primecareholdings.com/hs-fs/hubfs/PCT%20%20PCD%20Email%20Signature%20(524%20x%20102%20px)%20(300%20x%20100%20px)%20(1).png?width=300&height=100&name=PCT%20%20PCD%20Email%20Signature%20(524%20x%20102%20px)%20(300%20x%20100%20px)%20(1).png) ](https://www.primecareholdings.com/prv) [![Request A Demo](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/79917/f5e6168c-e0a4-45aa-912f-32a380cc04e5.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/79917/f5e6168c-e0a4-45aa-912f-32a380cc04e5) ###### 2 min read # [AHCA/NCAL: 94% SNFs and ALFs Still Face Staff Shortages](https://www.primecareholdings.com/news/ahca/ncal-94-snf-alf-communities-still-face-staff-shortages) By [Prime Care Tech Marketing](https://www.primecareholdings.com/news/author/prime-care-tech-marketing) on Fri, Jun 25, 2021 @ 05:10 PM ![AHCA/NCAL Survey 2021: 94% SNFs and ALFs Still Face Staff Shortages](https://info.primecaretech.com/hubfs/94%25-SNF-ALF-STILL-FACE-STAFF-SHORTAGES%20%281%29.png) COVID's toll on senior care, unfortunately, extends beyond precious lives lost to the loss of valuable staff, according to the [AHCA/NCAL Survey on Workforce Challenges](https://www.ahcancal.org/News-and-Communications/Fact-Sheets/FactSheets/Workforce-Survey-June2020.pdf). It's a headache for administrators and an energy suck for staff working more days or longer shifts to fill the gap. If you're facing these challenges, we've got some ideas! #### Rebuilding Staff ##### Incentives and support - Consider bonuses and extra time off (e.g., mental health days, extra PTO) - Partner with nearby child care providers on discounted programs - Build support groups for common challenges – parenting, child/pet care, transportation, fitness, emotional health, etc. - Foster a collaborative environment where opinions are heard - Communicate often and using various channels – posters, emails, text, chat, meetings ##### Adaptive hiring and training - Streamline hiring/onboarding – 'there's an app for that!' - Consider RMTs and HHAs as fill-ins in for CNAs - Recruit/incent EMTs for nurses aid positions - Provide tuition assistance and continuing ed - Offer work/practice programs for nurses/others - Offer mentor program for new hires - Build growth tracks and leadership opportunities ##### Supportive workforces - Partner with telehealth providers - Consider travel nurses - Build volunteer programs/relationships #### Combating Fatigue ##### Increased Check-Ins and Communications - Conduct more all-hands calls and use them to recognize staff efforts - Consider random check-ins with communities 2-3 times a week - Support efforts with staff newsletters and websites ##### a Culture OF FUN AND FAMILY - Welcome staff to work; thank them as they leave - Offer virtual breaks, include games and contests - Host parking lot events/parades with food, buttons, leader drop-ins (even virtual) ##### SHOWS OF APPRECIATION - Offer 'hero' pay, extra PTO, flexible schedules - Increase employee appreciation budgets and keep rewards flowing - Follow-up with personal notes and certificates from leadership ##### Diversity and Equality - Drive diversity and equality to recruiting and development - Offer active listening sessions for employees to share experiences - Create employee-led diversity, inclusion, and belonging council #### SIMPLICITY IN TIMES OF CHALLENGE - Shelve non-priority tasks and assignments - Offer employee webinars for stress, parenting, protecting self/family/residents, etc. - Partner employees up for 'listening with empathy' or 'staff buddy' programs #### The Light at the End of the Tunnel It's been a challenging time for senior caregivers, but just remember how far you've come. The pandemic has brought previously overlooked challenges to light, empowering advocates to drive more focus to strengthen the workforce in SNFs and ALFs.  As always, technology can help. If you don't know how your staffing stands on a weekly basis, or if you're trending toward overtime or not enough nursing hours, talk to us about our SNF/ALF analytics dashboard, [primeVIEW](https://www.primecareholdings.com/primeview-snf-metrics-and-analytics). 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