WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOU: This study involved interviews with 29 employees at an assisted living community in Oregon to assess challenges employees faced during the pandemic. The main theme that emerged was staff’s need to balance “policing” residents, their families, and themselves to comply with state COVID-19-related policies, although this was often counter to their training. This issue often led to increased stress for employees, highlighting the need for policies that support AL staff during emergencies.
Understanding the Experience of Employees in Assisted Living Facilities during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Case Study
WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOU: This study involved interviews with 29 employees at an assisted living community in Oregon to assess challenges employees faced during the pandemic. The main theme that emerged was staff's need to balance "policing" residents, their families, and themselves to comply with state COVID-19-related policies, although this was often counter to their training. This issue often led to increased stress for employees, highlighting the need for policies that support AL staff during emergencies.
