Every year, long-term care leaders brace for the same challenge: holiday staffing.
Call-outs rise. Overtime spikes. Your core team is exhausted long before the season is over.
But here’s the truth: most of the holiday chaos you face is predictable—and preventable.
As we reviewed trends from dozens of facilities, one pattern stood out clearly.
The facilities that navigate December successfully aren’t the ones with the biggest teams.
They’re the ones with the best plan.
And that’s exactly why we created our new guide,
“Holiday Coverage Without Chaos: A Strategic Guide for Seasonal Staffing in LTC.”
This resource breaks down the seasonal coverage challenges every DON and Administrator faces and gives you a practical roadmap—whether you need help right now or want to build a stronger plan for the rest of the winter.
Inside the guide, you’ll learn:
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Why holiday call-outs spike the same way every year
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How to stabilize coverage during the busiest weeks of the season
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Smart ways to use per diem and travel staff without overspending
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A practical holiday staffing checklist you can use now—and save for next year
If you want the rest of this holiday season to run smoother—and set your team up for a stronger start next year—the guide will help you get there.
Holiday staffing doesn’t have to be a scramble.
With the right plan, your team can finish the season strong.