None of these three models will fix the real problem. But by better using the staff they have, these facilities may be able to improve the care they provide for their residents.
Why this toolkit was created The health workforce includes the vast array of professions and occupations that contribute to supporting and maintaining the health of the population. This workforce includes entry-level occupations such as Direct Care Workers, as well as highly trained specialist physicians. States are involved in many activities that directly influence this workforce, […]
TOPEKA (FOX 43 AM LIVE) – Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week is underway, and TARC is joining in recognizing support staff for people with disabilities. Shelby Fry, Director of Day & Work Services, said the non-profit’s employee engagement committee has found ways to highlight the week-long celebration. “It’s really just our way of making sure […]
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released a Proposed Rule entitled Ensuring Access to Medicaid Services. CMS proposes that 80 percent of Medicaid payments for homemaker, home health aide, and personal care services be spent on compensation for direct care workers.