CNA Training Programs in Nursing Homes on the Decline

CNA Training Programs in Nursing Homes on the Decline

11 March 2010

Fewer nursing homes are offering training and certification programs for certified nursing assistants (CNAs), forcing aspiring CNAs to acquire outside training, often at their own expense, according to a report published by The Gerontologist.

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Culture-Change Symposium Held in Western New York

Culture-Change Symposium Held in Western New York

11 March 2010

The Western New York Alliance for Person-Centered Care (WNYAPCC) held a region-wide symposium on culture change and person-centered care on March 10.

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Court Decision Is Victory for CA Home Care Workers

Court Decision Is Victory for CA Home Care Workers

11 March 2010

A federal appeals court in California ruled against Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on March 3, invalidating past budget cuts that would substantially reduce wages for In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) direct-care workers.

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Home Care Workers’ Struggle to Afford MA Health Premiums Spotlighted

Home Care Workers’ Struggle to Afford MA Health Premiums Spotlighted

11 March 2010

A cover story in the March 2010 issue of Workforce Management focuses on the effects of Massachusetts health reform on low-wage workers — particularly home health care workers.

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Federal Legislation Would Provide Critical Support to States

Federal Legislation Would Provide Critical Support to States

03 March 2010

As states struggle to balance budgets, Medicaid services are being targeted for severe cuts, and in some cases, elimination.

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Maryland Bill Aims to Exempt Home Care Workers from Unemployment Insurance

Maryland Bill Aims to Exempt Home Care Workers from Unemployment Insurance

03 March 2010

Legislation introduced into the Maryland State Senate proposes to exempt home care workers from collecting unemployment insurance, under certain criteria.

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