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In light of the ongoing staffing shortages affecting healthcare providers, particularly in the nursing sector, a Centre County facility is taking proactive steps to address the issue head-on. Centre Care Nursing Home, located in Centre County, Pennsylvania, is in the process of applying for a federal grant aimed at enhancing their nursing training initiatives.
Back in February, the facility received a significant financial boost of two million dollars from the county commissioners. This funding is primarily allocated to assist residents who rely on Medicaid, as the program does not fully cover the daily costs incurred by the facility. With Medicaid payments falling short by 100 dollars per day for each resident, the additional funding helps to bridge this gap.
Building on this support, Centre Care has announced plans to secure federal funding specifically targeting the expansion of their nursing training program. They aim to train 32 individuals as registered nursing assistants, with a requested grant totaling approximately $162,000. The majority of this amount is earmarked for educational purposes, underlining the facility's commitment to cultivating a skilled workforce to better serve their community.
Additionally, there are ongoing discussions about the county acquiring 14 acres of the facility's property for $600,000, although these plans are still under review.
For further details, visit the original article on WJAC's website: [Source](Source).
Centre County Facility Seeks Federal Funding to Expand Nursing Training Amid Shortages
In light of the ongoing staffing shortages affecting healthcare providers, particularly in the nursing sector, a Centre County facility is taking proactive steps to address the issue head-on. Centre Care Nursing Home, located in Centre County, Pennsylvania, is in the process of applying for a federal grant aimed at enhancing their nursing training initiatives.
Back in February, the facility received a significant financial boost of two million dollars from the county commissioners. This funding is primarily allocated to assist residents who rely on Medicaid, as the program does not fully cover the daily costs incurred by the facility. With Medicaid payments falling short by 100 dollars per day for each resident, the additional funding helps to bridge this gap.
Building on this support, Centre Care has announced plans to secure federal funding specifically targeting the expansion of their nursing training program. They aim to train 32 individuals as registered nursing assistants, with a requested grant totaling approximately $162,000. The majority of this amount is earmarked for educational purposes, underlining the facility's commitment to cultivating a skilled workforce to better serve their community.
Additionally, there are ongoing discussions about the county acquiring 14 acres of the facility's property for $600,000, although these plans are still under review.
For further details, visit the original article on WJAC's website: [Source](Source).