Stacy Dale, Randall Brown and Barbara Phillips Mathematica Policy Research, Inc. June 2004 This report was prepared under contract #HHS-100-95-0046 between the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of Disability, Aging and Long-Term Care Policy (DALTCP) and the University of Maryland.
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Advanced SearchRecent Findings on Frontline Long-Term Care Workers: A Research Synthesis 1999-2003
The purpose of the synthesis paper is to review, summarize, and discuss the significance of available research findings on the frontline long-term care (LTC) workforce since 1999, in both home and community-based and nursing home settings. This paper provides an updated review of the status of empirical findings, focusing on what has been learned between 1999 and 2003.
Recruiting and Retaining a Quality Paraprofessional Long-Term Care Workforce: Building Collaboratives with the Nation's Workforce Investment System
This paper provides the fundamental context of both the long-term care sector and the workforce investment system in order to build understanding among members of each system. It is not intended to be comprehensive but to provide enough information to stimulate dialogue. Section II briefly describes the characteristics of the long-term care paraprofessional workforce.
The Effect of Consumer Direction on Personal Assistance Received in Arkansas
Stacy Dale, Randall Brown, Barbara Phillips, Jennifer Schore and Barbara Carlson Mathematica Policy Research, Inc. May 2004 This report was prepared under contract HHS-100-95-0046 between the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of Disability, Aging and Long-Term Care Policy (DALTCP) and the University of Maryland.
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The Effect of Reducing Falls on Long-Term Care Expenses: Literature Review
This literature review summarizes what is known about falls and fall prevention and identifies the components of effective strategies for reducing falls. Intertwined in the discussion are the results of interviews conducted with individuals representing nine fall prevention programs that have been identified as particularly successful.
Addressing Liability Issues in Consumer-Directed Personal Assistance Services (CDPAS): The National Cash and Counseling Demonstration and Selected Other Models
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Consumer and Counselor Experiences in the Arkansas IndependentChoices Program
Jennifer Schore and Barbara Phillips
Community Choice: New Jersey's Nursing Home Transition Program
This paper which is one of a series of Appendices included in the demonstration's final report describes New Jersey's nursing home transition program, called Community Choice. Community Choice is one of the first permanent, publicly funded nursing home transition programs in the United States.
Update of ASPE Activities Related to Community-Integration Executive Order for People with Disabilities
President Bush signed Executive Order 13217 on June 18, 2001, "to place qualified individuals with disabilities in community settings whenever appropriate...so as to ensure that all Americans have the opportunity to live close to their families and friends, to live more independently, to engage in productive employment, and to participate in community life." This paper provides an overview of c
Project CHOICE (Consumers Have Options for Independence in Community Environments): Texas' Nursing Home Transition Program
This paper which is one of a series of Appendices included in the demonstration's final report describes Texas' nursing home transition grant.