Observational analysis reveals substantial daily staffing variability and low weekend coverage in nursing homes, highlighting discrepancies with federal quality expectations.
Staffing is an important quality measure that is included on the federal Nursing Home Compare website. New payroll-based data reveal large daily staffing fluctuations, low weekend staffing, and daily staffing levels often below the expectations of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). These data provide a more accurate and complete staffing picture for CMS and consumers.
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