ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF THE PATIENT-DRIVEN PAYMENT MODEL ON NURSING HOME CARE QUALITY: A STAFFING PERSPECTIVE
2024

Impact of the Patient-Driven Payment Model on Nursing Home Care Quality

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Orewa Gregory, Weech-Maldonado Robert, Davlyatov Ganisher, Lord Justin, Becker David, Feldman Sue

Primary Institution: The University of Texas San Antonio

Hypothesis

The Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) will improve nursing home care quality through increased nurse staffing intensity.

Conclusion

The study found that the PDPM increased RN staffing but decreased CNA hours, with a positive direct effect on quality of care.

Supporting Evidence

  • PDPM increased RN staffing post-implementation.
  • PDPM decreased CNA hours post-implementation.
  • PDPM had a positive direct effect on quality of care.
  • Quality of care was measured using a five-star rating system.

Takeaway

This study looks at how a new payment model for nursing homes affects the quality of care by changing how many nurses and assistants are working.

Methodology

The study used a longitudinal design and structural equation modeling to analyze data from seven different datasets.

Statistical Information

P-Value

p<0.001

Statistical Significance

p<0.001

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1093/geroni/igae098.1386

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