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Geriatrics, Disability and Long-Term Care Workforce

http://www.flickr.com/photos/rocketboom/2820641780/The Geriatrics, Disability and Long-Term Care Workforce Working Group met throughout Spring 2010 to evaluate the current composition of West Virginia’s aging, disability, and long-term care workforce. The working group also explored future need to ensure that the state has a trained, motivated and ample workforce to meet the care needs of its growing aged and disabled population.

In looking at key professions relevant to the delivery of geriatrics, disability and long-term care, the working group:

●  Collected data such as numbers employed, average earnings, and projected growth;
●  Compiled an inventory of training and education programs across the state for these professions; and
●  Identified policy priorities to pursue to build and improve West Virginia’s long-term care workforce.  

At the June 2010 Partner Summit, presentations based on the following materials were presented.

●  Summary of Report and Recommendations
●  Final Report and Recommendations 

Working Group Membership

CHAIR: Sharon Curry, West Virginia Community and Technical College System STAFF: Tracy Hendershot, DC, MD, Familiy Practice Residency Program, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine  MEMBERS: Pamela L. Alderman, RN, MSN, Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College • Emily Brown, SEIU District 1199 WV/KY/OH • Jean Chappell, Mountwest Community and Technical College • Linda Ferrise, WVU-Eberly College of Arts and Science, Division of Social Work • Elizabeth Damewood Gaucher, Vision Shared • Kristina Hash, LICSW, PhD, West Virginia University, Division of Social Work • Cindy Hanna, MBA, CAMC Health Education and Research Institute • Christine Kozobarich, SEIU District 1199 WV/KY/OH • Lynda Kramer, Total Health Experience, LLC • Shannon Landrum, Governor’s Office of Health Enhancement and Lifestyle Planning • Tina Maher, Office of the Inspector General/Olmstead, Department of Health and Human Resources • Chuck McCormick, MD, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine • Duane Napier, MSN, RN-BC, West Virginia Center for Nursing • Mark Newbrough, MD, West Virginia Geriatric Education Center, West Virginia University-Charleston • Cynthia Persily, PhD, RN, FAAN, West Virginia University School of Nursing • Alicia Tyler, West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission, Health Services Division