Exploring the Impact of Nurse Wages on Nursing Home Quality
2024
Impact of Nurse Wages on Nursing Home Quality
Sample size: 80244
publication
Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): Pradhan Rohit, Ghiasi Akbar, Orewa Gregory, Davlyatov Ganisher, Weech-Maldonado Robert
Hypothesis
This study aimed to explore the relationship between nurse wages and the quality of care in nursing homes.
Conclusion
Higher wages for registered nurses are associated with better quality ratings in nursing homes.
Supporting Evidence
- A one-dollar increase in hourly RN wages was linked to a three percentage-point increase in the odds of a higher star rating.
- Increased RN and CNA hours per resident day were positively associated with higher quality ratings.
- Higher LPN hours per resident day were correlated with lower quality ratings.
Takeaway
If nurses get paid more, nursing homes can provide better care for residents.
Methodology
The study used secondary datasets and multivariate ordinal logistic regression to analyze the relationship between nurse wages and nursing home quality.
Participant Demographics
All U.S. nursing homes certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.01
Statistical Significance
p<0.01
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