Just under 25% of Missouri’s nursing home facilities have not received a state-required inspection in at least 2 years. Federal law requires such facilities to be inspected every 15 months, while state laws require a check every year. Though a backlog of inspections resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic is a likely contributing factor, state officials report a vast increase in the number and severity of complaints filed against facilities across the state.
In a social media landscape shaped by hashtags, algorithms, and viral posts, nurse leaders must decide: Will they let the narrative spiral, or can they adapt and join the conversation?
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