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July 1, 2008 | Journal Article
As part of the Oregon initiative in the Better Jobs Better Care program, a person-directed care (PDC) measure was developed and tested. The PDC measure was comprised of several PDC and environmental support constructs. It was internally consistent with distinct, yet positively correlated, concepts.
July 1, 2008 | Journal Article
An investigation of perceptions of older workers in the direct-care workforce found that low-income older workers were interested in jobs in long-term care.
July 1, 2008 | Journal Article
This study presents findings from a randomized, controlled evaluation of the Retention Specialist Program (RSP).
July 1, 2008 | Journal Article
As part of the Better Jobs Better Care (BJBC) demonstration, direct care workers were asked for recommendations on how to improve their jobs. Across work settings, workers specified better pay and improved working relationships as key recommendations.
July 1, 2008 | Journal Article
Examining the Better Jobs Better Care demonstration illustrates the importance of resources and strong leadership in successful implementation of a workforce demonstration project.
December 1, 2007 | Journal Article
The high rate of turnover among the ranks of direct care workers in the long-term care arena was explored in this study.
June 1, 2006 | Journal Article
The authors performed a literature review to identify and evaluate successful strategies to form partnerships between public schools and universities in order to increase minority representation in health fields. They identified key differences in " ...
June 1, 2006 | Journal Article
This introduction, written as a forward to a supplement on improving diversity in the health professions, summarizes some of the history of the Health Professions Partnership Initiative (HPPI), and reiterates the pressing need to increase representa ...
September 9, 2009 | Program Result
The Health Professions Partnership Initiative was designed to enhance the academic preparation of minority students and nurture their interest in health careers.
May 11, 2009 | Program Result
Truman Medical Centers implemented three programs designed to increase educational opportunities and aid in recruitment and retention of its frontline health care workforce.