Variables | LTC, n (%) | SL, n (%) | χ2 | p Value |
Number of HCAs, mean (SD) | 73.9 (61.2) | 31.4 (27.2) | 4.6* | <0.01 |
Support resident with ADLs | 63 (98.4) | 52 (100.0) | 0.82 | 0.55 |
Prepare meal | 4 (6.3) | 20 (38.5) | 18.1 | <0.01 |
Housekeeping | 8 (12.5) | 31 (59.6) | 28.5 | <0.01 |
Do laundry | 13 (20.3) | 38 (73.1) | 32.4 | <0.01 |
Do charting | ||||
Tick charting | 58 (90.6) | 42 (80.8) | 2.3 | 0.10 |
Resident charts | 40 (62.5) | 47 (90.4) | 11.9 | <0.01 |
Assist with recreational activities | 38 (59.4) | 36 (69.2) | 1.2 | 0.18 |
Assist with therapy activities | 26 (40.6) | 35 (67.3) | 8.2 | <0.01 |
Do vital signs | 38 (59.4) | 29 (55.8) | 0.2 | 0.42 |
Medication assist | | |||
Rectal suppositories | 57 (89.1) | 27 (71.8) | 20.8 | <0.01 |
Topical creams | 60 (93.8) | 49 (92.5) | 0.1 | 0.53 |
Inhaled medication | 4 (6.3) | 42 (79.2) | 64.7 | <0.01 |
Oral medication | 4 (6.3) | 44 (83.0) | 70.6 | <0.01 |
Rx eye/ear/nasal spray/drops | 12 (18.8) | 43 (81.1) | 45.3 | <0.01 |
Vaginally inserted medications | 1 (1.6) | 19 (35.8) | 24.0 | <0.01 |
Application/removal of patches | 5 (7.8) | 41 (77.4) | 58.7 | <0.01 |
Consider HCAs fully used | 35 (54.7) | 47 (90.4) | 18.1 | <0.01 |
Mandatory medication assistance training | 24 (50.0) | 43 (86.0) | 14.7 | <0.01 |
HCAs paid to take training | 61 (95.3) | 50 (98.0) | 0.6 | 0.39 |
Concerns about residents’ safety in current practice | 17 (26.6) | 8 (15.7) | 1.9 | 0.16 |
*t-test statistics.
ADLs, activities of daily living; HCAs, healthcare aides; LTC, long-term care; SL, supportive living.