The following is a list of PAS Workforce resources related to Washington.
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.
McKnew, Mary. (Summer 1999). We choose independence. Washington Protection and Advocacy System..
Abstract:
This paper uses individual testimony by people with disabilities who use personal assistance services (PAS) to illustrate common barriers to service and suggest ways to improve access to and quality of PAS in Washington State. Suggestions include improving the quality of the PA job, providing supervisory training for consumers who employ PAs, and involving consumers in PA training.
Obtain the Full Version: To order this publication, contact Gillian Maguire, Director of Resource Advocacy, at gillianm@wpas-rights.org or 1-800-562-2702.
Boyd, Charlene. (September 1994). Residents first: A long-term care facility introduces a social model that puts residents in control. The Catholic Health Association of the United States.
Abstract:
In 1990, Providence Mount St. Vincent decided to rewrite its mission statement and discard the traditional medical model of long-term care for a new model: an environment directed by residents.
Obtain the Full Version: To get a copy of this article, go to:
http://www.chausa.org/PUBS/PUBSCONT.ASP?ISSUE=HP9409
Gillespie, Jennifer . (2003). Direct-care worker associations and public authorities. National Academy for State Health Policy, Rutgers Center for State Health Policy, and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Abstract:
States and long-term care consumers, workers, and employers are seeking ways to address the growing demand for a high quality and stable long-term care workforce. Direct-care worker associations and public authorities have emerged to address this issue through outreach, advocacy, support, and training. This issue brief provides a snapshot of associations and public authorities, and includes website links.
Paraprofessional Healthcare Institute and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. (March 2004). Chart of direct-care workforce activities in Washington.
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.
Schneider, Stu. (September/October 2003). Victories for home health care workers: Home care workers get organized .
Abstract:
This article outlines home health workers' efforts to organize in California, Oregon, and Washington under a 'public authority' model. The author describes the public authority model that was originally developed in California and how the model has spread to Washington state, and more recently Oregon. Under a public authority model, workers have collective bargaining rights. Union organization under the public authority model has had significant impact on wages and benefits for home care workers.
Service Employees International Union. (February 2005). Working together for quality personal care. Service Employees International Union.
Abstract:
This paper explores SEIU's efforts to address workforce issues within consumer-directed programs for personal care workers in California, Michigan, Oregon, and Washington. The authors give a brief background of the rising demand for consumer-directed personal care services, describe the development of consumer-directed workforce boards in the states where SEIU has been involved, and provide detailed information about workforce advancements that have been made in California.
Wasington State Referral and Workforce Resource Center. (May 2005). Washington state peer mentor program .
Abstract:
This peer mentor manual was created by the Washington state home care quality authority (HCQA) to support peer mentors in their role as leaders for new caregivers. The program is a pilot project that is funded by a grant from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The objectives of the program are to: Give tangible supports and resources to mentees, develop the competencies of mentors and mentees, offer mentors the opportunity to be leaders, and increase the retention of caregivers through formal and informal supports.
