An Insider's View: Nursing Home Staff

You know the opinions and culture in your own workplace, but have you ever wondered what employees in other long term care facilities are saying about their workplaces? The 2011 Nursing Home Survey on Patient Safety Culture: 2011 User Comparative Database Report sheds some light on things.  While it's not representative of the entire scope of nursing homes, the survey gathered data from over 16,000 employees and over 200 facilities. This Eavesdropping on the Nursing Home Staff article summarizes some of the highlights of the study. In particular, it showed that employees of non-profit facilities tended to be happier about their jobs, and felt that residents received better care. Survey respondents were asked about the size of their facilities, the quality of resident care, and of general issues they encountered on the job. It's an interesting peek inside the world of nursing home care...from the inside.