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July 1, 2008 | Journal Article
An evaluation of the WIN A STEP UP workforce development intervention for nursing assistants provided evidence for the viability of the program. Managers offered positive evaluation of the program and participants reported improvements in various aspects of their jobs.
July 1, 2008 | Journal Article
A study of related caregivers explores characteristics of those that stay or leave the direct care workforce. Stayers' characteristics were similar to career direct care workers. Over 40 percent of Leavers would consider future direct care work with people to whom they were not related.
July 1, 2008 | Journal Article
As part of the Oregon initiative in the Better Jobs Better Care program, a person-directed care (PDC) measure was developed and tested. The PDC measure was comprised of several PDC and environmental support constructs. It was internally consistent with distinct, yet positively correlated, concepts.
July 1, 2008 | Journal Article
An investigation of perceptions of older workers in the direct-care workforce found that low-income older workers were interested in jobs in long-term care.
July 1, 2008 | Journal Article
This study presents findings from a randomized, controlled evaluation of the Retention Specialist Program (RSP).
July 1, 2008 | Journal Article
As part of the Better Jobs Better Care (BJBC) demonstration, direct care workers were asked for recommendations on how to improve their jobs. Across work settings, workers specified better pay and improved working relationships as key recommendations.
July 1, 2008 | Journal Article
Examining the Better Jobs Better Care demonstration illustrates the importance of resources and strong leadership in successful implementation of a workforce demonstration project.
December 1, 2007 | Journal Article
The high rate of turnover among the ranks of direct care workers in the long-term care arena was explored in this study.
September 9, 2009 | Program Result
The Health Professions Partnership Initiative was designed to enhance the academic preparation of minority students and nurture their interest in health careers.
May 11, 2009 | Program Result
Truman Medical Centers implemented three programs designed to increase educational opportunities and aid in recruitment and retention of its frontline health care workforce.