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DPH Paid Internship Program, Fall 2026-Spring 2027

Bureau of Health Care Safety and Quality (BHCSQ) 
Project Name: Evaluation of the nurse staffing levels and medication administration among skilled nursing homes in Massachusetts 

Intern Title: Research Analyst 

Eligible Academic Level: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral 

Preferred Field(s) of Study: Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Public Health 

  • Semester: Fall   
  • Total Hours: 144    
  • Hours Per Week: Part Time (approx. 12 hours)  
  • Work Arrangement: Hybrid  
  • On Site Location: 250 Washington Street, Boston MA     

Technology Required: SAS (Statistical Analysis System) 
 
Position Overview:  
This research project examines the association between long-term care staffing levels and care quality, specifically focusing on medication administration and nursing oversight within the context of new regulatory mandates. 

Responsibilities: 

  • Compile and analyze datasets from the quarterly Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ ) datasets and analyze the staffing level data which includes the current quarter and historical data for trend analysis;  
  • Compile and analyze the nursing home federal data to identify common deficiencies, with a particular focus on medication administration and nursing oversight; 
  • Examine the association between nursing home staffing levels and the deficiency. 

Skills & Qualifications: 

  • Data analysis 
  • SAS  
  • Excel