Using a New Staffing Program in Nursing Homes
Author Information
Author(s): Peterson Lindsay, Smith Kelly
Primary Institution: University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, United States
Hypothesis
What are Florida nursing home administrators' views on a new staffing program allowing lesser trained staff to work as certified aides?
Conclusion
Nursing home administrators who found the new staffing program beneficial were more likely to describe proactive efforts to support it.
Supporting Evidence
- The study received 55 complete responses from nursing home administrators.
- 75% of the respondents' nursing homes were nonprofit.
- There was a significant relationship between finding the program beneficial and hiring more PCAs.
Takeaway
This study asked nursing home managers what they think about a new way to hire staff, and many said it could work if they help the new workers learn.
Methodology
Mixed methods including a survey and thematic analysis.
Potential Biases
Potential bias in self-reported data from administrators.
Limitations
The study had a small sample size and was limited to responses from Florida nursing home administrators.
Participant Demographics
Participants were nursing home administrators in Florida, with an average bed size of 135, 75% nonprofit, and 62% part of a chain.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p=.003, p=.02
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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