Larry H . Miller Senior Health addresses the Country ’ s nursing shortage
Additionally , Newsweek Magazine also released rankings for America ’ s Best Nursing Homes . In these rankings , Advanced Health Care of Aurora ranked # 1 in Colorado for the small facility category . These rankings similarly look at CMS quality data based on our categories : performance data , recommendations of medical professionals , accreditations and resident satisfaction .
Joe Walker , president of Larry H . Miller Senior Health , expressed gratitude for the recognition , adding , “ This achievement highlights our teams ’ unwavering commitment to helping patients recover and return to their loved ones . Being ranked # 1 in Colorado , particularly , affirms the exceptional work happening at Advanced Health Care of Aurora .”
The accolades further solidify AHC ’ s reputation for providing world-class care and underscore the organization ’ s central role in enhancing recovery outcomes for patients nationwide .
Healthcare delivery sites across the country are grappling with an ongoing nursing shortage in the United States . A growing number of seniors , coupled with fewer people entering the nursing profession has created a situation where the American Nurses Association estimates more than 275,000 additional nurses are needed through 2030 .
Leadership teams from Larry H . Miller Senior Health and Advanced Health Care recently embarked on a collaborative trip to the Philippines . This is an ongoing effort that aims to establish a pipeline for aspiring nurses in the Philippines to find rewarding career opportunities within the U . S . healthcare system .
“ The nurses we met with are so eager and excited at the possibility of coming to the United States to start their careers ,” said Amber Robinson , LHM Senior Health SVP of People & Culture . “ Not only does this partnership help us find exceptional talent , but it helps these nurses enrich their lives through employment with us .”
The partnership focuses on building relationships with nursing schools in the Philippines and agencies to help individuals develop a career path that includes training , visa sponsorship , and job placement . So far , Advanced Health Care has successfully recruited and placed six nurses in its skilled nursing facilities and has over 100 in the recruitment process . The hope is to employ them at facilities over the next year .
“ Our goal is to lead the industry not only in the quality of care but also in developing forward-thinking strategies to meet the needs of our patients and communities ,” said Joe Walker , president of LHM Senior Health . “ This partnership reflects our commitment to finding solutions that enrich lives on a global scale .”
Representatives from other healthcare organizations also participated in the meetings . By investing in this initiative , Larry H . Miller Senior Health is taking proactive steps to address a critical healthcare challenge while fostering international collaboration .
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