Shortages of health care perso

Reason for the shortages:

• Health care personnel are looking for high-wage jobs.
• The unfavorable condition in the labor market of long-term careindustry.
• Long-term policies increase the turnover of workers as itprotects the consumer more rather the workers.
• Needs continuous training for career growth anddevelopment.
• Immigration of low wage workers results in a shortage ofpersonnel in the long-term care industry.
• Increased stress and responsibilities decrease the jobsatisfaction.
• Local economic condition influence on increased turnoverrates.

Suggestions for governmental and institutional policychanges:

• Improve training requirements and career development.
• Provide favorable working condition with less stress and morejob satisfaction.
• Initiate policy to Plan work schedules and leaves as perworker’s wish.
• Develop benefits for the workers and pay fortransportation.
• Develop policies for increasing wages and benefits.
• Establish authority to workers to address the issues regardingwages, protection, and job security.