The vast majority of nursing homes just do not staff enough nurses, nurses' assistants and other employees. In fact, a federal study indicated that nearly 9 out of 10 nursing homes in America do not provide enough nurses and nurses' assistants to provide quality care. This lack of staffing can lead to rushed, inadequate care, and it can allow injuries to occur which could easily have been avoided. Understaffing can also cause an otherwise good employee to be overworked, less responsive, and less patient. If a resident needs assistance using the bathroom, but no help is available at the time, there may be no other option than for the resident to attempt to go unassisted. This can lead to falls, which can lead to serious injury or even death.

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