APRIL 2022 - Bracing for Food Shortages and the Ongoing Labor Shortage in LTC
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Food Shortages Real Possibility in 2022
Consumers are already seeing empty shelves in certain areas of the US due to the ongoing supply chain implications of the pandemic on labor shortages, food processing, manufacturing, and delivery; and now, with the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine consumers and industries alike know the situation will only grow worse especially after President Biden made it clear Americans need to brace for food shortages this year. And with rising inflation, it’s a trifecta.

According to forecasts by the US Department of Agriculture, domestic protein production (beef, pork, chicken and turkey) should increase slightly in 2022 compared with 2021, and there may be a 2% decline in beef and pork production while chicken production may increase by 1%.
US Foods®, one of the America’s largest food companies and a leading foodservice distributor, recently launched Spring ScoopTM – its “do more with less” campaign targeting operators facing continued labor and operational challenges. Spring Scoop offers products designed to help operators expand menu offerings and maximize labor costs and inventory efficiencies.
Worsening Nursing Home Staffing Crisis Taking a Devastating Toll on Residents, Their Families, and Hospitals
Nursing homes and other long term care facilities have lost a record number of residents and staff to COVID-19 – representing about a quarter of all COVID deaths in this country. Read more.
The Pandemic Pummeled Long Term Care – It May Not Recover Quickly, Experts Warn
Overwhelmed by the stress of long hours, low pay and exposure to the COVID-19 virus, nursing home workers are quitting in record numbers. Read more.
UnitedHealth to buy LHC Group for $5.4 billion in home healthcare push
UnitedHealth Group is set to buy LHC Group for about $5.4 billion in cash. This deal will combine the provider of healthcare services at home, with UnitedHealth's Optum unit. Read more.
FDA authorizes 2nd booster for people 50 and older
The FDA has approved the second booster dose of Pfizer and Moderna's COVID-19 vaccines for people 50 and older. This decision comes after concerns about a potential increase in COVID-19 cases driven by the omicron subvariant BA.2. Read more
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EMPLOYEES OF THE MONTH
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Nathalie Kornfeld
Operations Manager
Please join us in congratulating Nathalie Kornfeld as our March Employee of the Month.

Nathalie continues to bring her A-game and works diligently and proactively. She has been involved in numerous high-level tasks, welcomes the challenge, and embraces the finish line determined and excited to be a part of our success!
Karen Weingarten
Field Sales Representative
Please join us in congratulating Karen Weingarten as our Sales Employee of the month.

Karen continues to impress with her amazing work ethic. She always goes above and beyond to make sure her clients get the best contracts possible. Talk about getting off to a fast start for 2022! Keep up the great work, Karen!