The U.S. is currently experiencing the largest nursing staff shortage in history with no end in sight. Affecting health care facilities, nursing homes and assisted living facilities alike, lack of resources, ongoing patient care challenges, health and sanitation concerns along with simply being overworked, are all factors fueling this nursing shortage.
Just as with the plumbing industry labor shortage, the nursing community is working toward solutions to help bridge the gap between nurse availability and patient care. The plumbing industry is also doing its part. Manufacturers are stepping up to create products that prioritize sanitation, inclusivity, facility efficiency and patient and caretaker needs.