Opportunities for ADRCs to Strengthen the Home and Community-Based Direct Service Workforce

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Article Publication Date: 
8/1/2012
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.
Populations: 
Direct Care Workforce
Sources: 
CMS
Programs/Initiatives: 
Aging and Disability Resource Center
Keywords: 
Long-Term Care
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
info@dswresourcecenter.org
Phone: 
877-822-2647

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/53337