CNA Turnover Linked to Scheduling Choices, Staff Stability, Optimal Hours Worked
12/21/23 at 04:00 AM
CNA Turnover Linked to Scheduling Choices, Staff Stability, Optimal Hours Worked
Skilled Nursing News
December 19, 2023
Part-time certified nursing assistants play a crucial role in providing patient care at skilled nursing facilities mired with staffing shortages, and yet they face high turnover rates. Washington State University analyzed the impact of scheduling decisions on part-time CNA turnover, addressing three key research questions related to hours worked and coworker variability. ... The study revealed a “U-shaped relationship” between hours worked and turnover—meaning too few hours or too many hours worked impacted turnover.