Reflections from the Forgotten Front Line: A qualitative study of factors affecting wellbeing among long-term care workers in New York City during the COVID-19 pandemic

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Front-line Nursing Home Staff Experiences During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Elizabeth M. White et al.

Summary: During the COVID-19 pandemic, nursing home staff faced ongoing constraints on testing and continued reliance on crisis standards for extended use of personal protective equipment. They expressed fears of infection, empathy for residents, burnout due to increased workloads, staffing shortages, and emotional burden, as well as the demoralizing impact of negative media coverage and lack of organizational communication and teamwork. These challenges are likely to contribute to increased burnout, turnover, and staff shortages in the long term for this already strained and vulnerable workforce.

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION (2021)

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COVID-19 Mortality Rates Among Nursing Home Residents Declined From March To November 2020

Cyrus M. Kosar et al.

Summary: The study on 12,271 nursing home residents with COVID-19 from March to November 2020 found a significant decline in 30-day mortality rates from 20.9% in early April to 11.2% in early November, indicating improved outcomes across various groups of residents. Possible factors contributing to this decline include enhanced clinical management, better supply and use of personal protective equipment, and genetic changes in the virus.

HEALTH AFFAIRS (2021)

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High Nursing Staff Turnover In Nursing Homes Offers Important Quality Information

Ashvin Gandhi et al.

Summary: Nursing staff turnover is an important quality indicator for nursing homes. Recent data collection has allowed for the calculation of turnover rates, which were found to be correlated with facility location, ownership status, patient census, and star ratings. Disseminating this information could provide valuable insights for policymakers, payers, and consumers.

HEALTH AFFAIRS (2021)

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