The following is a list of PAS Workforce resources related to Oklahoma.
The list is provided and maintained by the National
Clearinghouse on the Direct Care Workforce. Each citation contains
an abstract and information about how to obtain the entire version.
Paraprofessional Healthcare Institute and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. (March 2004). Chart of direct-care workforce activities in Oklahoma.
Abstract:
This chart describes existing or enacted direct-care workforce initiatives in this state as of March 2004. The information was collected as part of a national survey of state initiatives on the long-term care direct-care workforce. Additional details about this state may be found in the full report.
Wiener, Joshua M. and Nancy Mitchell. (January 2006). Alzheimer's disease demonstration grants to states program: Oklahoma. Administration on Aging.
Abstract:
This report summarizes programs developed in Oklahoma under a U.S. Administration on Aging grant. The program established outreach to African-American and rural families in need of care and a Geriatric Technician training program, specializing in dementia care, for direct care workers. Graduates of the program reported improved job satisfaction and increased confidence. However, lack of financial incentives, ''life challenges'' of economically strained workers, and nursing home resistance to the program created challenges in recruitment.
Oklahoma Continuum of Care Task Force. (January 2000). Laying the groundwork for quality long term care in the 21st century.
Abstract:
The Continuum of Care Task Force addresses the quality of, access to, and financing of, long-term care in Oklahoma. The findings show that reimbursement levels, staffing issues, funding, and administrative fragmentation are obstacles to quality of care in Oklahoma. The task force made the following recommendations to attain better patient care: improve the coordination of the long-term care system, expand choices of services and settings, and develop a patient-centered system.
Obtain the Full Version: To order this report, contact the legislative staff of the Continuum of Care Task Force at (800) 522-8502.
The Oklahoma Department of Commerce Research and Economic Analysis Division. Oklahoma's health care industry workforce: 2006 report. The Governor's Council for Workforce and Economic Development.
Abstract:
This report summarizes the supply of and demand for health care workers in Oklahoma, including direct-care workers.
Quality Group for Long Term Care Task Force. (October 2005). Briefing report: Quality Group for Long Term Care Task Force.
Abstract:
In 2001, a workgroup was created in Oklahoma to develop quality initiatives in long-term care. The group decided to focus on the training of nurse aides to help improve the quality of services being provided in the state. This briefing report outlines their recommendations.
