Washington Long-Term Care Workforce Research
Description:
The demand for long-term care (LTC) services in Washington state is growing as the population ages, but recruiting and retaining workers to provide high-quality care remains a challenge. This study included quantitative and qualitative analyses of the LTC workforce in Washington state to inform staffing guidance and policy recommendations in the state.
Lead Researcher: Tracy Mroz, PhD, OTR/L
Contact Information: tmroz@uw.edu
Funder:
Washington State Workforce Technical and Education Coordinating Board
Status:
Complete
Publications/Presentations
| Authors | Title | Type | Date | Documents/Media |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prusynski RA, Mroz TM, Smith DJ, Dula C, Frogner BK | An Assessment of the Long-Term Care Workforce Services in the State of Washington Part 1: A Quantitative Analysis | PUBLICATION | 03-27-2026 | Article URL |
| Smith DJ, Dula C, Fite CM, Gattman NE, Mroz TM, Lee D, Prusynski RA, Frogner BK, Trotter LJ, Yang B, Gregg E, Kett PM, Boyd K | Washington State Long-Term Care Workforce Legislative Report | PUBLICATION | 10-01-2024 | Article Article |
| Smith D, Dula C, Fite C, Gattman N, Papadakis E, Hinton L | Washington Long-Term Care Workforce Initiative Legislative Report | PUBLICATION | 12-01-2023 | Article |
| Prusynski RA, Lee D | University of Washington Long-Term Care (LTC) Workforce Study Update | PRESENTATION | 07-09-2024 | https://wtb.wa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/UWCHWS_slides_ltc_summit-quant-and-qual.pdf |