The following is a list of PAS Workforce resources related to Oregon.
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.
Paraprofessional Healthcare Institute and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. (March 2004). Chart of direct-care workforce activities in Oregon.
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.
Gillespie, Jennifer. (2003). Direct-care worker associations and public authorities. National Academy for State Health Policy, Rutgers Center for State Health Policy, and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
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. Direct-care worker associations and public authorities have emerged to address this issue through outreach, advocacy, support, and training. This issue brief provides a snapshot of associations and public authorities, and includes related website links.
The National Conference of State Legislatures. (April 19th, 2004). Better Jobs Better Care: Retaining long-term care workers. State Health Notes.
Abstract:
This article gives an overview of the Better Jobs Better Care Demonstration projects in Iowa, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Oregon and Vermont. The authors specifically address the actions in three of the states: Iowa, North Carolina, and Vermont. The authors note the high turnover rates and problems with retention of direct-care workers across the country, and the interventions that are being explored in these five states through the Better Jobs Better Care project.
Obtain the Full Version: To get a copy of this article, go to: www.statehealthnotes.org. Available on the web: www.ncsl.org/programs/health/bjbc.htm
Anderson, Wayne L., Joshua M. Wiener, Angela M. Greene, and Janet O'Keeffe. (April 2004). Direct service workforce activities of the Systems Change grantees. RTI International.
Abstract:
In 2001 the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) awarded Real Choice Systems Change (RCSC) Grants to states and other entities working to improve state long-term care systems. Twenty grantees began one or more initiatives to improve the recruitment and retention of direct service workers. This report focuses on the workforce initiatives of these 20 grantees, with an in-depth look at 7. The report strongly recomends that policymakers, providers, and consumers address workforce problems.
Schneider, Stu. (September/October 2003). Victories for home health care workers: Home care workers get organized. Dollars & Sense.
Abstract:
This article outlines home health workers' efforts to organize in California, Oregon, and Washington under a 'public authority' model. The author describes the public authority model that was originally developed in California and how the model has spread to Washington state, and more recently Oregon. Under a public authority model, workers have collective bargaining rights. Union organization under the public authority model has had significant impact on wages and benefits for home care workers.
Obtain the Full Version: Contact Dollars & Sense the progressive economics magazine, for permission to reprint or distribute this article.
Available at the National Clearinghouse on the Direct Care Workforce website: http://www.directcareclearinghouse.org/download/homehealthcare.pdf
Service Employees International Union. (February 2005). Working together for quality personal care. Service Employees International Union.
Abstract:
This paper explores SEIU's efforts to address workforce issues within consumer-directed programs for personal care workers in California, Michigan, Oregon, and Washington. The authors give a brief background of the rising demand for consumer-directed personal care services, describe the development of consumer-directed workforce boards in the states where SEIU has been involved, and provide detailed information about workforce advancements that have been made in California.
Boris, Eileen and Jennifer Klein. (March 2006). Organizing home care: Low-waged workers in the welfare state. Politics & Society.
Abstract:
This article looks at the process of unionization of home health aides, associated organizing challenges and policy innovations, and the link between governmental welfare policies and aides' workforce status. Case studies of Oregon and California show how grassroots coalitions of workers, recipients, and activists transformed labor policy and improved working conditions by forcing the state to recognize home health care attendants as a legitimate part of the workforce.
Obtain the Full Version: To view the full document, visit the SAGE Publications website. You must be a subscribed member to view the document, however single issues may be purchased.
Mareschal, Patrice M. (Spring 2006). Innovation and adaptation: Contrasting efforts to organize home care workers in four states. Labor Studies Journal.
Abstract:
This paper chronicles the SEIU's efforts to organize home care workers in California, Oregon, Washington, and New York. Through interviews and secondary sources, the article compares political and organizing strategies employed across the states. The author argues that SEIU's efforts offer an example of how the labor movement can achieve organizing successes.
Obtain the Full Version: To view the full document, vist Project Muse website. This article is available through Project MUSE, an electronic journals collection made available to subscribing libraries.
Karidis, Arlene. (March/April 2007). Coalitions harness the power of change. FutureAge. American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging.
Abstract:
This article profiles five Better Jobs Better Care grantees and their accomplishments in coalition building. Collaborations between long-term care providers, policy makers, professional organizations, educators, and other stakeholders succeeded in bringing direct-care workers into the decision making process, developing new training and licensure programs, providing opportunities for career advancement and on-the-job support to caregivers, and creating sustainable culture change.
Obtain the Full Version: This article is part of a special FutureAge issue devoted to ''Better Jobs Better Care: Building a Valued, Committed Workforce.'' It can be viewed in full here or ordered here. Available on the web: www.bjbc.org/content/docs/FA_FEAT_CoalitionsHarnessPowerofChange_V6N2.pdf
Larson, Sheryl A., et al. (April 2007). National validation study of competencies for frontline supervisors and direct support professionals. Research and Training Center on Community Living, University of Minnesota.
Abstract:
Based on surveys of frontline supervisors (FLSs) and direct support professionals (DSPs), this study looks at the relative importance of different workplace competencies. The authors suggest that the results of the surveys could inform modifications to FLS and DSP competency sets, and can also be used to assist organizations in the job application process and in planning trainings.
Health Care for Heath Care Workers. (2007). Coverage models from the states: Strategies for expanding health coverage. PHI.
Abstract:
This report describes successful strategies for expanding health care coverage to direct-care workers. Five strategies are discussed: making employer-based insurance more affordable, expanding public insurance coverage, establishing coverage through collective bargaining, building insurance costs into Medicaid reimbursement, and assisting workers with health care expenses. The report provides examples and models for each strategy that can be adapted by advocates and policymakers in other states.
