Compensation and turnover of direct-care staff in developmental disabilities residential facilities in the United States. II: Turnover.
A representative sample of more than 1,600 residential facilities nationwide was surveyed. Direct-care staff turnover was significantly higher in privately operated community facilities than in public institutions. Turnover was generally higher in private than in publicly operated community facilities. The most consistent correlate of turnover for all types of facilities was wages. Intra- and extra-organizational factors made unique contributions in predicting turnover.
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Illinois University Affiliated Program in Developmental Disabilities, College of Associated Health Professions, University of Illinois at Chicago 60608.
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D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D008607:Intellectual Disability / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000639:trends*; D010563:Personnel Turnover / Q000639:trends*; D012112:Residential Facilities; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology; D000078329:Workforce