The following is a list of PAS Workforce resources related to Illinois.
The list is provided and maintained by the National
Clearinghouse on the Direct Care Workforce. Each citation contains
an abstract and information about how to obtain the entire version.
Kekstadt, Donna. (September 2001). Are you ready: A personal assistant bonus program to recognize excellent employees. Independent Living Research Utilization.
Abstract:
This article describes an initiative by the Northwestern Illinois Center for Independent Living to recognize and reward quality personal assistants (PAs) through an employee-of-the-month bonus plan. The article locates this program in the context of the organization's broader campaign to improve home and community-based care by organizing stakeholders to advocate for consumer empowerment and higher wages for PAs.
Paraprofessional Healthcare Institute and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. (March 2004). Chart of direct-care workforce activities in Illinois.
Abstract:
This chart describes existing or enacted direct-care workforce initiatives in this state as of March 2004. The information was collected as part of a national survey of state initiatives on the long-term care direct-care workforce. Additional details about this state may be found in the full report.
Hollinger-Smith, Linda. (May 2003). It takes a village to retain quality nursing staff. Nursing Homes Magazine.
Abstract:
Facing an approaching 'care gap,' or a lack of younger adults available to function as caregivers to the growing number of older adults, long-term care (LTC) administrators are challenged to develop and retain a quality LTC workforce. The Mather LifeWays LEAP training program, centered around the three R's of retention - relationships, respect, and recognition - is a comprehensive workforce initiative designed to help administrators educate, empower, and retain staff.
Obtain the Full Version: For ordering information, go to www.nursinghomesmagazine.com
Pagan, Joyce. (October 2002). Leap toward culture change. Contemporary Long Term Care.
Abstract:
This article describes how Mather Lifeways and the Mather Institute on Aging in Evanston, Illinois, collaborated with Life Services Network to develop a comprehensive workforce program called LEAP (the acronym stands for Learn, Empower, Achieve, Produce) which achieved reductions in CNA and nurse turnovers.
Obtain the Full Version: For information about ordering a hard copy of this article. Please contact the Clearinghouse at info@directcareclearinghouse.org or 866-402-4138.
Hollinger-Smith, Linda, et al. (2002). Building the foundation for quality improvement: LEAP for a quality long-term care workforce. Seniors Housing & Care Journal, The Journal of the NIC Seniors Housing and Care Program at Johns Hopkins University. Mather Institute on Aging.
Abstract:
This report evaluates LEAP, a workforce development initiative by Mather Lifeways that educates nurses in leadership skills and person-centered care, while providing a career ladder for CNAs through training in clinical and career skills. Using data from four facilities, the report concludes that LEAP substantially reduced turnover and enhanced clinical outcomes by improving supervisory practices and increasing job satisfaction of both CNAs and nurses.
Obtain the Full Version: To get a copy of this report, go to: www.westridgepublishing.org.
Gretchen Kirby, Pavetti, LaDonna, Max, Jeffery, Gergory, Jesse. (March 2005). TANF recipients as potential long-term care workers: An assessment of the prospects in the District of Columbia, Illinois, Maryland and South Carolina. Mathmatica Policy Research, Inc.
Abstract:
This paper analyzes survey data from four states to determine the extent to which current TANF recipients potentially could fill some of the unmet demand for long-term care workers. The authors suggest that in the near future there will be a growing demand for long-term care workers, but there are several factors that will limit supply. Recommendations to meet the demand for long-term care workers include; design training programs that include individualized assistance with resolving the common barriers to employment (i.e. lack of child care, poor transportation), develop marketing campaigns that shed a positive light on long-term care jobs, and allow TANF recipients the flexibility of pursuing short-term training rather than immediately looking for employment.
Epton, Jeff. (April 2003). Homecare in Illinois: A continuing crisis. Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 880.
Abstract:
This report documents Illinois homecare workers' low wages and lack of health insurance. The author argues that all stakeholders are negatively impacted by direct-care workforce's high turnover rates. The report offers the following proposals: a state budget that provides a living wage, health insurance, and cost of living increases for workers; a study to determine the cost of care; and creation of a task force to develop strategies for quality care.
Folkemer, Donna, and Barbara Coleman. (December 2006). Long-term care reform: Legislative efforts to shift care to the community. National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL).
Abstract:
This policy brief focuses on state legislative initiatives -- particularly those using federal Systems Change grants -- aimed at long-term care reform. It describes state efforts to improve wages and benefits for direct-care workers, increase transition support, improve consumer-directed services, and provide more flexible financing systems for long-term care services. An appendix includes links to selected bills covered in the report.
Service Employees International Union Local 880. (2007). The right care at the right price: Improving consumer choice by investing in health care & living wages for the home care workforce.
Abstract:
A report on the state of personal assistance services in Illinois identifies affordable health care and living wages as needing immediate action, noting that the state's home care aides average $13,000 a year, and 48 percent have no health insurance. It calls on the state to avert a long-term care crisis by investing in the home care workforce.
Sauer, John. (Fall/Winter 2007/2008). Investing in DSPs: The Illinois DSP Workforce Initiative. Impact. Institute on Community Integration, Research and Training Center on Community Living.
Abstract:
This article describes the development and accomplishments of an initiative partnering the Illinois Council on Development Disabilities with individuals, families, university-based institutes, and service organizations. Accomplishments include: revised training using customized Realistic Job Previews and College of Direct Support content; participatory management techniques; mentoring programs; and the development and dissemination of new resources, including a workforce development plan and a toolkit for families on how to keep great direct support professionals.
Obtain the Full Version: This article, available for free, is part of a feature issue of Impact (pdf) focusing on direct support workforce development.
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