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1Foundation for Long Term Care, Albany, NY 12207, USA. battistiseminars@aol.com
Health Progress (Saint Louis, Mo.)
|December 15, 2005
Summary
The Growing Strong Roots program significantly boosted certified nurse aide (CNA) retention in long-term care facilities. This initiative improved retention by 25%, demonstrating its effectiveness in enhancing the healthcare workforce.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Human Resources in Aging Services
- Workforce Development
Background:
- High turnover rates among Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) impact long-term care quality.
- Existing peer-mentoring programs offer a basis for CNA retention strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of the Growing Strong Roots program in improving CNA retention and care quality.
- To adapt and enhance peer-mentoring models for long-term care settings.
Main Methods:
- Implementation of the Growing Strong Roots program in 11 diverse nursing homes.
- Inclusion of administrator/supervisor training, booster sessions, newsletters, and multisite evaluation.
- Focus on integrating new CNAs into facility culture.
Main Results:
- Nursing homes using the Growing Strong Roots program saw a 25% increase in new CNA retention rates.
- Control groups showed only a 10% increase in retention.
- Participating facilities improved retention rates, with some experiencing up to a 41% increase.
Conclusions:
- The Growing Strong Roots program is an effective strategy for increasing CNA retention in long-term care.
- The program's comprehensive approach, including training and cultural integration, contributes to its success.
- The initiative received a Best Practices Award, highlighting its impact on human resources in aging services.
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