Table 4.
Comparison of quality outcomes between non-profit and for-profit homes (reference group = for-profit + private equity, adjusted coefficients)
| Type of quality indicator | N = 62 | |
|---|---|---|
| adjusted | ||
| Structure | Employees per residenta | 0.04 |
| (0.03) | ||
| Hourly employmenta | −1.73 | |
| (1.48) | ||
| Full-time employmenta | −2.26 | |
| (2.99) | ||
| Employee turnover | 0.53 | |
| (2.63) | ||
| Advanced competencea | −0.53 | |
| (0.81) | ||
| Basic competence | 3.61 | |
| (2.29) | ||
| Individual accommodation/kitchen | −4.15 | |
| (6.79) | ||
| Process | Updated care plan | 2.74 |
| (1.69) | ||
| Participation | 4.90 | |
| (2.28) | ||
| Nightly fast | 1.38 | |
| (2.06) | ||
| Medication review | −4.20 | |
| (4.42) | ||
| Screening for falls | 2.90 | |
| (3.28) | ||
| Screening for pressure ulcers | 5.27 | |
| (4.45) | ||
| Screening for malnutrition | −2.62 | |
| (4.71) | ||
*p < 0.05 **p < 0.01 ***p < 0.001 Note: Tables 4 and 5: P-values have been adjusted for multiple testing, i.e. divided by 14 (14 quality indicators*1 ownership group). Standard errors are in parentheses
aFor the indicators Employees per resident, Hourly employment, Full-time Employment, and Advanced competence, data from 2010 are used since these indicators were not measured in 2011 by the NBHW
The data from 2010 comprised of 1583 publicly operated nursing homes and 265 privately operated nursing homes (152 private equity, 69 private for-profit, 44 private non-profit)