{"id":465,"date":"2024-02-01T09:38:14","date_gmt":"2024-02-01T09:38:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stage.website4md.com\/dosepacker\/?p=465"},"modified":"2025-04-21T07:07:05","modified_gmt":"2025-04-21T07:07:05","slug":"staff-burnout-how-do-care-facilities-tackle-these-pain-points","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stage.website4md.com\/dosepacker\/blog\/staff-burnout-how-do-care-facilities-tackle-these-pain-points\/","title":{"rendered":"Staff Burnout: How Do Care Facilities Tackle These Pain Points?"},"content":{"rendered":"

In the heart of every care facility lies a dedicated team committed to providing compassionate support to residents. However, the relentless demands of the caregiving profession often lead to a pervasive issue: staff burnout.<\/p>\n

When your team comprises a weary nurse finishing a double shift, a caregiver juggling multiple responsibilities, and exhausted administrative staff, it\u2019s only a matter of time before your quality of care is compromised.<\/p>\n

Care Facility Employee Burnout in (Alarming) Numbers<\/h2>\n

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When it comes to care facilities in the U.S., various types are available to suit the different needs of older adults. Here are some of the most common ones:<\/p>\n

The statistics surrounding staff burnout in care facilities are a cause for concern, and the toll it takes on employees and residents is undeniable.<\/p>\n

According to a June 2022 study by software company OnShift, 49% of senior care professionals ranked feeling stressed and burnt out as the most significant challenge they face. More than half (61%) admitted they were moderately, very, or extremely burned out or stressed.<\/p>\n

The study also found that 57% of respondents have considered leaving their jobs in the last year.<\/p>\n

As if these statistics weren\u2019t alarming enough, the consequences of the stress and burnout trend don\u2019t just affect your employees\u2014it casts a shadow over the well-being of your residents as well.<\/p>\n

In fact, a 2023 study<\/a> by the Journal of the American Medical Association reveals that staff turnover leads to a decreased quality of care, and efforts to monitor and reduce staff turnover can improve patient outcomes.<\/p>\n

Read More: SB 525: How the New California Law Affects Your Healthcare Facility<\/a><\/p>\n

What Causes Staff Burnout and Stress in Your Care Facility?<\/h2>\n

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Working conditions have always been stressful and demanding in healthcare and caregiving, and this makes workers in these industries more likely to experience mental health problems. According to the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), this issue stems from a number of factors, such as:<\/p>\n