High Staff Turnover Rates Plague Most Nursing Homes
This article from Hutchinson News Online, details the high rate of nursing home staff turnover at most facilities. Most nursing homes have annual staff turnover rates that exceed 100%. The lack of continuity of care is problematic for both the nursing home and residents. For the nursing home it means an exertion of time and money to train and attract new employees. For nursing home residents, high staff likely has a direct impact on the quality of their care. According to a 2006 University of Kansas study on nursing homes, employee turnover is "the most important factor in predicting nursing...
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