This report provides an overview of the direct care workforce landscape in Pennsylvania, including highlighting the workforce shortage. Recommendations for strengthening the workforce are provided and fall into seven categories: (1) awareness and outreach; (2) training and career pathways; (3) wages; (4) data collection; (5) care team integration; (6) technology; and (7) recruitment and other supports.
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Key Takeaways
Pennsylvania is experiencing a direct care workforce crisis due to a shortage of workers and high turnover.
A council of stakeholders gathered to identify recommendations for strengthening the workforce.
Stakeholder council recommendations must be acted upon to meet the needs of all Pennsylvanians.
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This report provides an overview of the direct care workforce landscape in Pennsylvania, including highlighting the workforce shortage. Recommendations for strengthening the workforce are provided and fall into seven categories: (1) awareness and outreach; (2) training and career pathways; (3) wages; (4) data collection; (5) care team integration; (6) technology; and (7) recruitment and other supports.
To see the original source, click here.