Medical providers are significant drivers of care in post-acute long-term care settings, yet little research has examined the medical provider workforce and its role in ensuring quality of care. This article examines the impact of nursing home medical staffing organization dimensions on the quality of care in US nursing homes. Respondents who reported having a…
The delivery of medical care services in nursing homes is dependent on a workforce that includes physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. Each of these professions operates under a unique regulatory framework while adhering to common standards of care. Nursing home provider characteristics and their roles in care delivery can illuminate potential links to clinical…
Nursing homes are important for providing accessible long-term care options for post-acute care patients. Unfortunately, the quality of care for these patients in the nursing home setting is often inadequate. This article examines the roles and relationships between directors of nursing and physicians in nursing homes to determine how these relationships affect patient care.
Many nursing homes have adopted health information technology (HIT) to help improve quality of care and staff productivity. However, the success of HIT systems in nursing homes depend on implementation and little is known about how these systems impact nursing home staff. This article describes a study that included a literature review of articles on…
Many nursing homes have adopted health information technology (HIT) to help improve quality of care and staff productivity. However, it has been unclear as to whether HIT systems have had the intended effect on staff productivity and patient outcomes. This report describes a study utilizing a literature review as well as interviews and focus groups…
