Predictors of Intent to Leave the Job Among Home Health Workers: Analysis of the National Home Health Aide Survey
Journal Article
April 1, 2016
This report analyzes the 2007 National Home and Hospice Care Survey/National Home Health Aide Survey to determine the primary factors that influence intent to stay or leave the field among home care workers. Job satisfaction, consistent patient assignment, and provision of health insurance all contributed to retention. Insufficient work hours and on-the-job injuries were associated with turnover.