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A Mixed-Method Evaluation of a Workforce Development Intervention for Nursing Assistants in Nursing Homes

July 1, 2008 | Journal Article

An evaluation of the WIN A STEP UP workforce development intervention for nursing assistants provided evidence for the viability of the program. Managers offered positive evaluation of the program and participants reported improvements in various aspects of their jobs.

Retention of Paid Related Caregivers

July 1, 2008 | Journal Article

A study of related caregivers explores characteristics of those that stay or leave the direct care workforce. Over 40 percent of Leavers would consider future direct care work with people to whom they were not related.

Development and Initial Testing of a Measure of Person-Directed Care

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.

Older Workers

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.

A Facility Specialist Model for Improving Retention of Nursing Home Staff

July 1, 2008 | Journal Article

This study presents findings from a randomized, controlled evaluation of the Retention Specialist Program (RSP).

What Do Direct Care Workers Say Would Improve Their Jobs?

July 1, 2008 | Journal Article

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.

Implementation of the Better Jobs Better Care Demonstration

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.

Dental Health Aides for Alaska Natives Observed by Dental Leaders and Professionals

July 29, 2008 | Program Results Report

The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium led two outreach trips of local and national dental leaders and professionals to educate them about the use of dental health aide therapists to provide dental care to rural Alaska residents.

History of Policies to Improve Nutrition Presented at 2007 Conference

July 15, 2008 | Program Results Report

In 2007, the opening plenary of the 40th Annual Conference of the Society for Nutrition Education featured two high-profile speakers who presented a historical perspective of policies that have improved nutrition in the United States.

Four Universities Adopt Bachelors in Health Sciences Model Program from State University of New York at Stony Brook

October 31, 2008 | Program Results Report

SUNY Stony Brook prepared materials about their health science bachelor's degree program model, disseminated them to other academic health centers and provided technical assistance to centers interested in adopting the model.

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