Article Publication Date:
6/3/2004
Summary:
Millions of Americans with disabilities or long-term illnesses need assistance with daily activities. Family members and friends fill much of that need, but paid workers are a critical source of care and services. The need for assistance is increasing yet the number of people available is growing slowly. CMS funded this paper to summarize literature and research on the home care, home health, and personal assistance services workforce, highlighting issues raised and lessons learned.
Types/Tools:
Populations:
Direct Care Workforce
Paraprofessional Health Care Institute
Programs/Initiatives:
N/A
States:
Keywords:
Long-Term Care
Direct-Support Workforce; Medicaid Personal Care Service Options; Medicaid Waivers; Wages; Benefits; Training;
Contact
Steven Edelstein
Paraprofessional Healthcare Institute
349 East 149th Street, 10th Floor
edelstein@paraprofessional.org
Phone:
718-402-7413
Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/50125