Opportunities for ADRCs to Strengthen the Home and Community-Based Direct Service Workforce
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Summary
The availability of trained direct service workers is threatened by dramatic increase in population age 65 and older and the growing demand for long-term services and supports. This document explains why states and ADRCs need to focus on building their Direct Service Workforce to meet this growing demand.
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Keywords
Nursing facility aides; Direct support professionals; DSPs; Personal and home care aides; PHCAs; Home health aides; HHAs
Contact
CMS
National Direct Service Workforce Resource Center
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info@dswresourcecenter.org
Phone
877-822-2647