Jen Calver, Farazana Rahmen, Nitha Reno, Winnie Sun
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Abstract
Background: Challenges to recruit and retain nurses and personal support workers (PSWs) within the long-term care (LTC) sector is a significant problem.
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to describe elements of recruitment and retention from staff perspectives.
Methods: Secondary analysis of survey data (n = 93) was conducted utilizing data collected from nurses and PSWs from 4 LTC homes. Open-ended responses were summarized, coded, and analyzed thematically.
Results: Findings indicated that nearly a quarter of participants (24.7%) had no intention to stay in their current job. Three key themes emerged as organizational factors for staffing stability including resident care as a top priority, rebuilding a healthy workplace, and open communication and professional development.
Conclusion: The growing focus on recruitment and retention in LTC reflects its prevalence. It is therefore important to understand staff perspectives related to organizational factors that may impact staffing stability efforts, and ultimately resident care.
期刊介绍：
Journal of Nursing Care Quality (JNCQ) is a peer-reviewed journal that provides practicing nurses as well as nurses who have leadership roles in nursing care quality programs with useful information regarding the application of quality principles and concepts in the practice setting. The journal offers a forum for the scholarly discussion of “real world” implementation of quality activities.
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