One researcher is on a mission to identify the sources of nursing home neglect. In search of facts, the researcher approached nursing homes and spoke directly with staff working there. Findings revealed correlations between staffing and patient care. The researcher deduced when nursing home staff are required to provide care beyond their ability, neglect happens.
“It’s not one problem per say, but I think if we’ve learned one thing it’s that worker safety and patient safety are related and you can’t have happy, healthy patients if you don’t have happy, healthy workers,” offered the researcher. “What we’re learning is that nurse aides are put in positions, really morally distressing positions, where they don’t have a choice about the quality of care they provide.” For more, read the story.
