McKnight's December 19, 2023
Skilled nursing facilities struggling with staff retention should take a closer look at their scheduling, according to a new study on part-time certified nursing assistant turnover.
Researchers found that scheduling CNAs regularly with the same group of teammates reduced turnover by nearly 25%.
If nursing homes capitalize on the results of the study, it could go a long way toward cheaply and effectively addressing the nursing home staffing crisis, according to lead author Kevin Mayo, PhD, assistant professor of finance and management science at Washington State University.
“These findings suggest that managers may be able to leverage part-time CNA scheduling to reduce turnover,” the study asserts, “improving both the quality and cost of care.”
The study also...
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