Iowa Nursing Home Quality Coalition
The Iowa Nursing Home Quality Coalition unites stakeholders across Iowa in a collaborative effort to enhance the quality of life for older adults in nursing homes. Through advocacy, education, and innovation, we are committed to empowering residents, families, and caregivers. We strive to create a sustainable and person-centered care model that ensures every older adult in Iowa is treated with dignity, respect, and compassion.
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The workforce crisis isn’t just staffing. It’s culture
by Kim Bergen-Jackson
Long-term care has spent years talking about a workforce crisis, often with the focus on how few people are available to work. But when we focus only on staffing levels, we overlook the heart of the problem.
Research continues to show that staffing challenges are tied to workplace culture, burnout and job quality, not just numbers. The true crisis is not staffing alone. The true crisis is culture and how we support, value and grow the people who care for older adults every day.
Yes, we need more staff. But adding names to a schedule will not repair a workplace where people feel overwhelmed or unseen. National reports show that people stay in long-term care when they feel respected, connected and proud of the work they do. Recruitment fills openings. Culture keeps people.
Culture is also the foundation for developing expertise. Long-term care requires clinical judgment, emotional skill and strong relational practice. This work is a specialty, not an entry point. Expertise is central to quality care, and it grows only when leaders have the support they need to guide and mentor their teams.
Our Vision
To ensure every older adult in Iowa receives exceptional care and compassion, fostering a community where dignity, respect, and well-being are at the forefront. We aim to create an environment of continuous improvement in quality and service, where the voices of residents and their families are valued and integrated into our approach. Together, we strive for a future where every nursing home embodies the highest standards of care, promoting physical, emotional, and social well-being for all older Iowans and have the resources they need to provide that level of care.
Our Mission
Our mission is to advocate for and implement the highest standards of care in nursing homes across Iowa, ensuring that every older adult receives respectful, compassionate, and individualized care. We are dedicated to fostering an environment of continuous improvement through collaboration with residents, families, staff, and community partners. By championing the best practices and innovative solutions, we aim to enhance the quality of life and well-being of all older Iowans in nursing homes.
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Congratulations to Rolling Green Village Care Center and West Ridge Care Center for achieving deficiency free surveys! This is the second consecutive year for West Ridge to achieve this prestigious recognition. A deficiency-free rating ensures that our residents receive the highest quality of care in a safe-clean, and comfortable environment. The recognition reflects a facility's commitment to providing exceptional services and maintaining the well-being of those who call their care center home.
Bonus! Rolling Green Village just overhauled their website with new exciting resources and information. Stay up-to-date by checking them out here: https://rollinggreenvillagenevada.com/assisted-living/.
Congratulations to Westview of Indianola Care Center for achieving a 5-star Overall and Quality Measures rating by CMS! Holding a 5-star rating means they are in the top 10% of nursing facilities nationwide and reflects the consistency, dedication, and commitment to quality care shown by their team every single day. Thank you, Westview, for your continued excellence.
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