Mortality Rates From COVID-19 Are Lower In Unionized Nursing Homes

The article evaluates the connection between health care workers’ unions and Covid-19 mortality rates in nursing homes. Using regression analysis, the presence of a union were associated with lower Covid-19 mortality rates (30% lower) and infection rates (42% lower) among nursing home residents. Nursing homes with unions saw increased access to N95 respirators and eye shields as well. These results ultimately show that health care worker unionization may better ensure access to appropriate PPE and infection control policies that will protect nursing home residents.

Resource Details

• Population: Adults Aged 65 and Older|People Living in Congregate Housing
• Setting/Context of Implementation: Long-term Care Facility
• Topics of Practice: Organizational Change/ Development
• Outcomes of Interest: Improve Organizational Infrastructure
• Level of Evidence: Promising
• Tools or Materials Included in Resource: No
• Social Determinants of Health: Healthcare Access and Quality|Social and Community Context
• Outside of US: No