Examining Competencies For The Long-Term Care Workforce: A Status Report and Next Steps

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Article Publication Date: 
6/1/2009
Summary: 
Examine a snapshot of workforce competencies that have been identified for professionals who work in LTC settings. It focuses on providers who serve long-term care needs of the older population. The paper also examines whether the competencies are the same or different from what is needed to care for the geriatric population in acute and ambulatory care settings.
Article Author: 
Harahan, Mary; Stone, Robyn I.; Shah, Priti
Topics: 
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Types/Tools: 
Reports
Populations: 
Direct Care Workforce
Sources: 
ASPE/DALTCP
Programs/Initiatives: 
N/A
States: 
All States/Territories
Keywords: 
Long-Term Care; Wages and Benefits
geriatric competency; Facility and Home Health Administrators; Physicians; Nurses; Mental Health Professionals; Pharmacists; Therapists; Direct Care Workers; Social Workers; Long Term Care Administrators

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Emily Rosenoff
HHS/ASPE/DALTCP
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Washington, D.C. 20201
Emily.Rosenoff@hhs.gov

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