1. Examining direct service worker turnover in three long-term care industries in Ohio.
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Ejaz FK, Bukach AM, Dawson N, Gitter R, and Judge KS
- Subjects
- Attitude of Health Personnel, Burnout, Professional, Disabled Persons, Humans, Ohio, Social Support, Surveys and Questionnaires, Workforce, Allied Health Personnel, Home Care Agencies organization & administration, Long-Term Care, Nursing Homes, Personnel Turnover
- Abstract
This is the first study to examine direct service worker turnover and its predictors across three provider types: nursing homes, home health agencies, and providers of services for the developmentally disabled. Stratified random sampling procedures were used to select provider types across five geographic regions in Ohio. Data were collected from administrative staff. Findings indicated that annual direct service worker turnover did not significantly vary by provider type (mean = 33%). Predictors of turnover related to job burnout, negative social support, and region. Policymakers can promote practices to lower direct service worker turnover such as addressing burnout and increasing support.
- Published
- 2015
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