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State Information > National Clearinghouse PAS Workforce Library > South Dakota

South Dakota PAS Workforce Library

The following is a list of PAS Workforce resources related to South Dakota. 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.

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Paraprofessional Healthcare Institute and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. (March 2004). Chart of direct-care workforce activities in South Dakota.

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.

Obtain the Full Version:
Available at the National Clearinghouse on the Direct Care Workforce website:
http://www.directcareclearinghouse.org/download/South_Dakota.pdf


Abt Associates Inc. (Novemeber 2007). Evaluation of long-term care options for South Dakota. South Dakota Department of Social Services.

Abstract:
This comprehensive study of South Dakota's long-term care system was designed to help the state make policy adjustments to meet the growing needs of its aging population. Existing facilities were evaluated in terms of usage, cost, quality of care, and resident outcomes. Specific recommendations were made for how to expand assisted living and home care options, match geographic high-needs areas with services, upgrade existing facilities, and address the severe shortage of direct-care workers.

Obtain the Full Version:
Available on the web:
dss.sd.gov/news/2007/Final%20Report%20SD%20LTC%2011-9-07%20.pdf

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