Title

Changes in Nursing Home Staffing Levels, 1997 to 2007

Authors

Authors

B. K. Seblega; N. J. Zhang; L. Y. Unruh; G. M. Breen; S. C. Paek;T. T. H. Wan

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Abbreviated Journal Title

Med. Care Res. Rev.

Keywords

nursing homes; staffing; size; ownership; quality of care; QUALITY MEASURES; CARE; TURNOVER; PAYMENT; DEMENTIA; FACILITIES; OWNERSHIP; RESIDENTS; STANDARDS; SYSTEM; Health Care Sciences & Services; Health Policy & Services

Abstract

A positive relationship has been demonstrated between the quality of care delivered in nursing homes and the quality of nursing staff providing the care. The general perception, however, is that there is a decline in registered nurses' staff hours in nursing homes. The primary objective of this study is to investigate whether the levels of registered nurses (RNs), licensed practical nurses (LPNs), and nursing assistants (NAs) as well as skill mix has changed in nursing homes between the years 1997 and 2007. A descriptive research design was employed on data derived from Online Survey Certification and Reporting System database. After accounting for facility size and ownership, it was found that more nursing homes have increased-rather than decreased-LPN and NA hours per resident day between 1997 and 2007. On the other hand, more nursing homes have decreased-rather than increased-RN hours per resident day and skill mix during the same time period.

Journal Title

Medical Care Research and Review

Volume

67

Issue/Number

2

Publication Date

1-1-2010

Document Type

Article

Language

English

First Page

232

Last Page

246

WOS Identifier

WOS:000275179600006

ISSN

1077-5587

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