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Retention of administrators in nursing homes: what can management do?
Author(s)	Douglas A Singh, Robert C Schwab
Journal title	The Gerontologist, vol 38, no 3, June 1998
Pages	pp 362-369
Keywords	Management [care] ; Employees ; Nursing homes ; Staff turnover ; United States of America.
Annotation	Employment stability of nursing home administrators (NHA) has been found to be a significant factor influencing the quality of care provided to older patients in nursing homes, however, annual turnover among NHAs may be 40% or higher. This US study measured the rate of turnover among NHAs based on an actual count of job changes within a 12-month period, and investigated the factors that could lead to greater NHA retention. Findings from a questionnaire survey of 1,035 NHAs revealed that higher retention was observed when NHAs were allowed to function independently, were involved in decision-making, were treated fairly, and were given reasonable goals to achieve. Multi-facility organisations and for-profit facilities appeared to have a greater need to embrace organisational principles that lead to greater job satisfaction. (AKM).
Accession Number	CPA-980810416 A
Classmark	QA: WK: LHB: WJ7: 7T
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