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Gillespie, Jennifer. (2003). Direct Care Worker Associations and Public Authorities. Portland, ME: National Academy for State Health Policy. Retrieved June 20, 2005, from http://www.nashp.org/_docdisp_page.cfm?LID=AFF9D26A-8784-4138-A81023587341EA73
Abstract
States and long-term care consumers, workers and employers are seeking ways to address the growing demand for a high quality and stable long-term care workforce. Difficulty in finding workers, low wages, and a lack of benefits and training opportunities for many workers are among the barriers to achieving this goal. Direct care worker associations and public authorities have emerged to address these issues through outreach, advocacy, support, and training. This issue brief provides a snapshot of associations and public authorities. The intent of this document is to identify and describe existing approaches to addressing long-term care workforce issues, not to endorse or evaluate the different models. Website links are provided for those interested in obtaining more information about the efforts described below.
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