Supporting Direct Care Workers During the Coronavirus Crisis Survey

1.What are your biggest workforce concerns right now? (check all that apply)

I am worried that...

Workers at my organization will become infected with COVID-19

Workers don’t have enough knowledge/skills on infection prevention and control

Workers are too busy to implement best practices in infection prevention and control

Workers are exhausted and may burn out

Workers will carry the virus from the community to their residents or clients

Workers will have to leave their jobs to care for their children or other relatives

Workers will choose to leave their jobs because of fear about the coronavirus

Morale among workers is worsening (i.e. workers are anxious, stressed, depressed)

Reduced census or service hours will lead to fewer hours for workers (i.e. if residents or clients discontinue care due to safety concerns or for other reasons)

Reduced visits from family members will place a greater burden on workers

I won't have enough workers to replace those who take time off or leave their jobs

Other (please describe):

2.Please tell us more about any of your answers to Question 1:

4.Please tell us more about any of your answers to Question 3:

6.Please tell us more about any of your answers to Question 5:

7.What barriers are preventing you from fully supporting direct care workers at your organization? (please check all that apply)

I don’t have enough personal protective equipment or supplies for workers

I don’t have enough back-up staff to cover workers who have to take time off

I don’t have enough information or resources on how to address workforce issues during the crisis

I am too busy responding to patients and families’ needs to address workforce issues

I don't have enough funds to invest in training, employment supports, and other workforce needs

Other (please describe):

8.Please tell us more about any of your answers to Question 7:

9.Overall, what is your biggest fear about the coronavirus?

10.Overall, what would help you the most right now?

11.Is there anything else that we should know about supporting direct care workers during the coronavirus crisis?

Supporting Direct Care Workers During the Coronavirus Crisis

Survey for long-term care providers