Quality Care/Quality Jobs
News about the direct-care workforce |
 Direct-Care Workforce Is Key to Improving Care for Elders with Chronic Conditions, Report Says
A recent report from The Brookings Institution on how to improve the efficiency and quality of care for older adults with chronic health conditions includes several recommendations regarding the direct-care workforce. Read more... |
 Costs for Home Health Aide Services Remain Unchanged
The average private-pay hourly rate for a home health aide was $21 in 2010 -- the same price as last year, according to a recently published survey of long-term care costs. Read more... |
 Presenters Wanted for National Culture Change Conference
The Pioneer Network is requesting proposals to be a guide and/or presenter at its 2011 National Conference, which will take place in St. Charles, Missouri, from August 1-4. Read more... |
 Share Direct-Care Workers' Stories with the Campaign for Better Care
PHI has joined the Campaign for Better Care because direct-care workers play a critical role in the care provided to older adults with chronic health conditions. Read more... |
Deane Beebe, Director of Public Education and Media Relations
dbeebe@phinational.org718.928.2033 PHI works to improve the
lives of people who need home and residential care -- and the lives of the workers
who provide that care. Our goal is to ensure caring, stable relationships
between consumers and workers, so that both may live with dignity, respect, and
independence.
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