AANAC: Job Satisfaction Down, Time Spent on MDS 3.0 Up

A survey of members of the American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordination (AANAC) revealed that more than 80 percent of respondents felt that the MDS 3.0 comprehensive assessment takes more time to complete than the MDS 2.0. Additionally, overall job satisfaction dropped, specifically in the areas of compensation and work/life balance.
The following were identified as the top four challenges for respondents in nurse management positions in long-term care:

• Training and continuing education for staff to keep up with regulatory changes in the field
• Maintaining readiness for state survey visits and follow-up issues in nursing facilities
• Ensuring compliance with other policy issues
• Dealing with the burnout and stress of everyday work

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