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An audio version of the story on bills to expand state oversight of Oregon s long-term care facilities.
Senator Sara Gelser of Corvallis is cosponsoring two bills that have to do with Oregon’s long-term care facilities. SB 714 would establish staffing ratios based on patient needs. Gelser said there’s not a one-size fits all approach.
“Ultimately, this is about the residents that live in these facilities and their right to have dignified lives, to be safe, to be comfortable,” Gelser said. “For them to do that, they need to be supported by staff and staff are exhausted.”
Gelser said with the pandemic limiting family members’ access to care homes, staffing issues have become more apparent as often family would help out with care. She added staff need more training, support and pay.
Oregon lawmakers look at establishing long-term facility staffing levels
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Oregon lawmakers look at improving long-term care facilities
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Oregon lawmakers look at improving long-term facilities
April 6, 2021 GMT
Oregon lawmakers have been considering a bill which would establish staffing ratios in long-term care facilities based on patient needs.
Sen. Sara Gelser, D-Corvallis who is Senate Bill 714′s cosponsor, said there’s not a one-size fits all approach, KLCC reported.
“Ultimately, this is about the residents that live in these facilities and their right to have dignified lives, to be safe, to be comfortable,” Gelser said. “For them to do that, they need to be supported by staff and staff are exhausted.”
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Gelser said with the pandemic limiting family members’ access to care homes, staffing issues have become more apparent as often family would normally help out with care. She added staff need more training, support and pay.
Oregon lawmakers look at improving long-term facilities
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