Article Publication Date:
1/16/2005
Summary:
This issue explores the theory that improving pre-employment training and continuing education reduces turnover by giving workers the competence and confidence they need to do the job well.
The brief describe federal and state pre-employment and on-the job training requirements; examine the costs involved and how to pay for it; summarizes the research on the impact of training programs on recruitment, retention, care quality; and identifies key questions in developing initiatives.
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Populations:
Direct Care Workforce
Sources:
Paraprofesional Healthcare Institute
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Keywords:
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Training Requirements; Recruitment and Retention; Employment Barriers; Direct-Care Workers
Contact
Steve Edelstein
Paraprofessional Healthcare Institute
info@paraprofessional.org
Phone:
718-402-7413
Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/50502