Accreditation for Assisted Living Communities in North Carolina
Author Information
Author(s): Efird-Green Lea, Zimmerman Sheryl, Sloane Philip, Reed David, Tian Yuke, Davis Scott, Preisser John
Primary Institution: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Hypothesis
Does accreditation improve or maintain quality of care in assisted living communities compared to a control group?
Conclusion
The accreditation process faced significant withdrawals, primarily due to staffing shortages, which may affect its long-term implementation.
Supporting Evidence
- The program's goal is to evaluate the effectiveness of accreditation through quality outcome measures.
- 53% of communities in the accreditation arm withdrew or chose not to pursue accreditation.
- The main reason for withdrawal was the time and effort required due to staffing shortages.
Takeaway
This study looks at how getting accredited can help assisted living homes provide better care, but many homes dropped out because it was too hard to do.
Methodology
The study used stratified random sampling to select assisted living communities and evaluated the accreditation process and its outcomes.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to self-selection of communities that chose to participate.
Limitations
Many communities withdrew from the accreditation process, which may limit the findings.
Participant Demographics
Assisted living communities in North Carolina, selected based on geographic region and quality rating.
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