| 84 |
179.0 |
Index |
4.3.8 |
4.0 |
HD |
Healthcare Delivery |
12.0 |
LTC |
Long-Term Care |
Long-term care refers to a continuum of medical and social services designed to support the needs of people living permanently or for an extended period in a residential setting with chronic health problems that affect their ability to perform everyday activities. This includes skilled nursing facilities, rehabilitation services, etc. |
M309 |
Average number of nursing assistant (CNA) staffing hours per resident per day in nursing homes in the state |
Certified nursing assistants (CNAs) provide important, non-nursing level care to residents and clients under their care. The average number of CNA staffing hours per resident per day is a reflection of core capacity and a measure of safety in terms of patient care. |
CMS NH |
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Nursing Home State Averages |
2014—2018 |
The measure source data are collected during a specific two-week period and do not take into account variations related to season, region, resident acuity, skill mix of other care providers, and other factors. The measure does not evaluate staff availability for a disaster or whether staff received disaster response training. |