Date of Conferral

5-29-2024

Date of Award

5-29-2024

Degree

Doctor of Healthcare Administration (D.H.A.)

School

Health Services

Advisor

Michael Furukawa

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic significantly affected healthcare facilities in the United States, including nursing homes. Nursing home administrators found it challenging to provide adequate care for patients while ensuring the wellbeing of nursing staff. Many nursing home staff questioned the COVID-19 vaccine legitimacy due to vaccine’s quick development by pharmaceutical companies. The purpose of this study was to analyze the relationship between COVID-19 vaccination rates (independent variable) and total nursing staff turnover (dependent variable). This study involved secondary data collected from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The primary research question involved the relationship between COVID-19 vaccination rates and total nursing staff turnover. The sample included 491 nursing homes in a northeastern U.S. state. Pearson’s r correlation and multiple regression were used to evaluate this relationship. Findings showed no statistical significance between COVID-19 vaccination rates and nursing staff turnover. Ownership type did not significantly impact turnover. These findings suggest the need for further research to explore other nursing home characteristics potentially impacted by COVID-19 vaccination rates. Implications for positive social change include improved employer and employee relationships that can lead to better patient care.

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