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Poorly Supported Jobs Linked to Higher CNA Injury Rates

Poorly Supported Jobs Linked to Higher CNA Injury Rates

17 May 2012

Work-related injuries are extremely prevalent among certified nursing assistants working in U.S. nursing homes, with 60 percent of CNAs suffering an injury in the previous year, according to the Research Triangle Institute.

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Sen. Harkin Expresses National Need for a Strong Direct-Care Workforce

17 May 2012

Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) introduced a "sense of the Senate" resolution on May 10 expressing the need for a comprehensive approach to expanding and supporting a strong direct-care workforce.

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