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PHI works to improve the lives of people who need home or residential care--by improving the lives of the workers who provide that care.
PolicyWorks
A national strategy center working to strengthen the direct-care workforce.
Coaching & Consulting Services
Coaching & consulting for eldercare and disability service providers.
Workforce & Curriculum Development
Training and support programs for direct-care workers and those they assist.
REPORT: Direct-Care Workers Undervalued and Underused
Direct-care workers are among "the most underutilized and undervalued members of the healthcare workforce," a July 2014 report from the Brookings Institution says.
Pioneer Conference Features Multiple PHI Workshops
PHI will be well represented at the upcoming Pioneer Network National Conference, the country's largest conference dedicated to culture change.
Elder Abuse Prevention Initiative Highlights Critical Role of Direct-Care Workers
A framework to address elder abuse prevention and prosecution through a set of "strategic priorities" identified by hundreds of stakeholders recognizes the valuable role direct-care workers can play in preventing, reporting, and responding to elder abuse.
National Clearinghouse on the Direct Care Workforce
Workforce News
News affecting direct-care workers
Workforce Facts
Female: 89%
Average Age: 42
Income: $17,000
Uninsured: 30%
Public benefits: 49%