Agency Nursing Staff Utilization and Turnover in Nursing Homes: A Longitudinal Analysis.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: Nursing staff turnover can adversely affect nursing home (NH) performance. To address staffing shortages, NHs are increasingly turning to agency nursing staff as a solution. This study examined the relationship between the use of agency nursing staff and turnover rates among NH permanent nursing staff. Methods: This retrospective, observational study used secondary data from several sources, including the Payroll-Based Journal, the Care Compare: Five Star Quality Rating System, and Area Health Resource Files (n: =35,200, years: 2021-2023). The dependent variable was turnover rates among registered nurses (RNs), licensed practical nurses (LPNs), and certified nursing assistants (CNAs). The independent variable was the classification of NHs based on their

SUBMITTER: Pradhan R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11855161 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature