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 includes 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 Info: tmroz@uw.edu

 

Funder:

Washington State Workforce Technical and Education Coordinating Board

 

Status:

In Progress

 

Publications/Presentations

Authors Title Type Date Documents/Media
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