National Dementia Workforce Study funded at $81 Million
Through a collaborative agreement with multiple universities and non-profits, the study is designed to collect annual data on the dementia care workforce across multiple settings and worker training levels. Questionnaire content development is underway,...
The U.S. Department of Labor Announces $98 Million to Support Pre-apprenticeships Programs
On November 15, 2023, the U.S. Department of Labor announced the availability of $98 million in funding to support the delivery of pre-apprenticeships in high-demand industries including construction, healthcare, information technology and hospitality. Funded...
DOL, DHS Rule Temporarily Increases H-2B Nonimmigrant Visas for FY 2024.
On November 17th, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Labor (DOL) jointly published a temporary final rule increasing the numerical limit (or cap) on H-2B nonimmigrant visas by up to...
Could Unemployment Data be Good News for LTC and HCBS Providers?
Earlier this month, the Department of Labor released data indicating that new claims for unemployment rose to a three-month high. For the week ending on November 11th, claims rose by 13,000 reaching 231,000. According...
Gig Economy Reveals Important Information About the Workforce
Millions of Americans are embracing work in the gig economy often doing casual work but are not counted as employed for the purposes of the government's official statistics. New research sheds light on the...
LinkedIn Might be the Key to Recruiting Your Next Great Team Member
On November 28th LinkedIn, the career-focused social media platform rolled out a host of new features to help healthcare professionals find their next job, reinforce their skills and grow their network. Updates include customized...
Bipartisan Policy Center Releases Report Detailing the Direct Care Workforce Shortage
On December 7th the Bipartisan Policy Center published a report outlining the current crisis level shortage of LTSS direct care workers. “Addressing the Direct Care Workforce Shortage” authors identified three barriers to expanding the...
Economic Data Show Healthcare Job Growth, but Demand for Workers Continues to Exceed Supply
According to a December 8th report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of healthcare jobs increased by 77,000 in November, above the average monthly gain of 54,000 over the prior 12...
Leaders Warn that CNAs Need Additional Palliative and End of Life Training
Karl Steinberg, MD, CEO of Stone Mountain Medical Associates, and Certified Nurse Aide, Telisa Green, addressed barriers to quality, end-of-life care during a webinar hosted by the National Association of Health Care Assistants. Steinberg...
Older Workers are a Growing Share of the Workforce
A recent report from the Pew Research Center outlined the growing share of older adults remaining or rejoining the workforce after age 65. The report used data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Current Population...
DOL Announces Proposed Rulemaking to Modernize Registered Apprenticeship Regulations
The U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, on December 14th announced a proposed rulemaking to update federal regulations addressing labor standards of registered apprenticeship and the governance of the National Apprenticeship System. ...
Study Finds that CNA Turnover Can be Limited Through Scheduling Adjustments
A study published in the Journal Manufacturing & Services Operation Management analyzed data from 157 nursing homes and more than 6,000 part time nurse aides. The research found that by scheduling Certified Nurse Aides...