It’s time to end dangerous short-staffing in nursing homes: Tell the NJ Legislature to vote YES on A4652/S2712!

The COVID-19 pandemic has only worsened what has been a years’ long and growing crisis in New Jersey’s nursing homes—short staffing among certified nursing aides (CNAs).

CNAs are the workers responsible for providing the overwhelming majority of direct care—including feeding, dressing, washing, and providing emotional support and comfort to residents.

But without sufficient staff, residents experience delayed meals, missed showers, and lack of social interaction.  At a time when outside visitation is limited due to the pandemic, it is especially important that CNAs are able to dedicate the time necessary to provide compassionate, person-centered care.

Nursing home residents, their families, caregivers, and advocates have all pointed towards poor staffing levels as a primary failure of our state’s nursing home industry in delivering adequate care.  It is time for our elected leaders to act.

Please sign this petition and call your state legislators.  Tell them to VOTE YES on bill A4652/S2712 to bring safe and compassionate staffing ratios to our loved ones in nursing homes!