External threats and nursing home administrator turnover

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Management
• Gerontology
• Public Health Policy

Background:

• External challenges and market volatility impact the long-term care sector.
• Increased job complexity and administrative duties affect nursing home administrators.
• High turnover rates present a significant issue for nursing home management.

Purpose of the Study:

• To examine nursing home administrator turnover trends.
• To analyze turnover from 1970 through 1997 in New York State.
• To identify periods of significant increase in administrator turnover.

Main Methods:

• Longitudinal analysis of administrator turnover data.
• Examination of data from New York State nursing homes.
• Time-series analysis of turnover rates over a 27-year period.

Main Results:

• Nursing home administrator turnover rates were analyzed over a 27-year period.
• A marked increase in turnover was observed in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
• Factors contributing to turnover include policy changes and market dynamics.

Conclusions:

• Nursing home administrator turnover is a growing concern.
• The long-term care sector faces persistent challenges.
• Understanding turnover trends is crucial for stabilizing the workforce.