The Michigan Nursing Home Workforce Stabilization Council has been established within the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
The Council will include state department directors, nursing home representatives, and nursing home residents. The council is charged to review, develop, and recommend policies, administrative actions, legislative changes, and other ways to improve nursing homes in the state.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer, who signed the Executive Order establishing the Council said, “I look forward to working with them and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to continue finding ways to boost nursing home staffing, promote transparency, and ensure sustainable, high-quality care for all nursing home residents.”
In addition to government agency representatives, the Council will have five representatives of the nursing home workforce, five from nursing home employers, and three from nursing home residents, which can include family members.
Applications for the council are due on January 7th.
To apply to the Nursing Home Workforce Stabilization Council visit Michigan.gov/appointments and select “Nursing Home Workforce Stabilization Council” from the drop menu of the application.
Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland
