Understanding SNF Challenges
Skilled Nursing Facilities face complex, interrelated challenges that impact every aspect of care delivery and facility operations
7
Major Challenges
86%
Average Severity
7
Challenge Categories
High
Risk Level
The Challenge Ecosystem
These seven challenges are interconnected, creating a complex web that affects facility performance, resident outcomes, and staff satisfaction
SNF
Challenges
Regulatory Complexity
Staffing Shortages
Documentation Burden
Communication Gaps
Quality Assurance
Data Security
Operational Inefficiency
Detailed Challenge Analysis
Understanding the root causes and impacts of each challenge helps identify targeted solutions
Regulatory Complexity
Navigating complex CMS regulations, state-specific requirements, and frequent policy changes that require constant adaptation and compliance monitoring.
Severity Level
95%
🚨 Impact:
High risk of citations and penalties
Staffing Shortages
Critical shortage of qualified healthcare professionals, leading to increased workload, burnout, and compromised care quality.
Severity Level
90%
🚨 Impact:
Reduced care quality and staff retention issues
Documentation Burden
Excessive paperwork and redundant documentation requirements that consume valuable staff time away from direct resident care.
Severity Level
85%
🚨 Impact:
10+ hours per month lost to paperwork
Communication Gaps
Breakdowns in communication between shifts, departments, and care teams leading to missed information and care coordination issues.
Severity Level
80%
🚨 Impact:
Medication errors and care plan inconsistencies
Quality Assurance
Difficulty maintaining consistent quality standards across all aspects of care delivery and monitoring performance metrics.
Severity Level
85%
🚨 Impact:
Lower CMS star ratings and resident satisfaction
Data Security
Protecting sensitive resident information while ensuring accessibility for authorized staff and maintaining HIPAA compliance.
Severity Level
90%
🚨 Impact:
Risk of data breaches and compliance violations
Operational Inefficiency
Inefficient workflows, manual processes, and lack of automation leading to wasted time and resources.
Severity Level
75%
🚨 Impact:
Increased operational costs and staff frustration
Challenge Categories
Understanding the different types of challenges helps prioritize solutions and resource allocation
Compliance
Average Severity
95%
1 challenges in this category
Human Resources
Average Severity
90%
1 challenges in this category
Efficiency
Average Severity
85%
1 challenges in this category
Communication
Average Severity
80%
1 challenges in this category
Quality
Average Severity
85%
1 challenges in this category
Security
Average Severity
90%
1 challenges in this category
Operations
Average Severity
75%
1 challenges in this category