CNA Absenteeism Tied To Poor Quality Indicator Scores

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have found that LTC facilities that have high rates of CNA absenteeism are also likely to have lower quality ratings.

The researchers examined data from around 4,000 nursing homes and aide absenteeism could be tied to poor performance on the physical restrain use, catheter use, pain management and pressure ulcer quality indicators. The average weekly absenteeism rate of the facilities examined during the study was 9.2 percent.

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