Promising Practices in HCBS: Iowa- Retaining and Recruiting Direct Support Professionals

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Article Publication Date:

12/28/2004

Summary:

This document describes the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Recruitment and Retention Project implemented by the Iowa Care Givers Association. This program aims to decrease turnover among CNAs who provide direct support in three Northwest Iowa nursing facilities. ICA is a member-driven association that provides education, information, support, and advocacy for CNAs, Home Health Aides, and other specialized direct support professionals.

Article Author:

Barrett, Erin

Topics:

Stakeholder Involvement

Types/Tools:

Promising practices

Populations:

Direct Care Workforce

Sources:

CMS; Truven Health Analytics (formerly Thomson Reuters)

Programs/Initiatives:

N/A