Nursing home

Nursing home

Covid risk doubles in care homes reliant on agency staff

Care homes that are heavily reliant on agency staff may be two-and-a-half times more likely to spread Covid-19 to their residents, a study found.

This alarming statistic highlights the importance of ensuring that nursing homes have a stable and consistent staff to provide quality care to their residents. By reducing reliance on agency staff, care homes can help mitigate the risk of Covid-19 outbreaks and better protect their vulnerable population.