Direct care workers make up one of the largest segments of the workforce in Iowa and the country.

They hold over thirty different titles such as certified nurse aide; home care, hospice, medication, and rehabilitation aide; patient care technician, and direct support professional. They provide 80% of the direct hands-on care in settings ranging from private homes, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, group homes, residential care facilities, hospitals, and hospices. The shortage and high turnover present some of the most compelling challenges of our time because of the far-reaching impact these essential workers have on so many. They demand public policies and investments that will result in long-lasting systemic changes. Why?

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