During the pandemic, testing and training for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) and Home Health Aides (HHAs) was shut down for months. To meet staffing needs, the Board of Nursing granted waivers allowing health care entities to hire CNAs and HHAS who were licensed in other jurisdictions. Those waivers have ended and based upon a survey[…]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 28, 2021 District Leaders Must Address the Growing Shortage of Direct Care Workers for Residents in Need of Long-Term Care A broad coalition of providers, advocates and consumers led by LeadingAgeDC, the DC HealthCare Association (DCHCA), the DC Home Health Association, DC Appleseed, the[…]
LTC Coalition Meetings will be held on the second Wednesday of each month. Dates for the remainder of 2019: May 8, June 12, July 10, September 11, October 9, November 13, and December 11 *Please note that no meeting will be held in the month of August* Time: 12-2 pm Location: Iona Senior Services, 4125[…]