LTC News Release: Briefing on Healthcare Workforce Legislation
October 2, 2024- The Workforce subcommittee of the DC Coalition on Long Term Care met to discuss current pieces of legislation to address the healthcare workforce crisis, including the Certified Nurse Aide Amendment Act of 2024, which passed unanimously on October 1, 2024. This legislation has been a priority of the Coalition and was formerly […]
LTC News Release: FY25 Budget Talking Points
Mayor Bowser released her Proposed FY 25 Fair Shot Budget on April 3, 2024, kicking of the District’s budget season. The Mayor’s proposed budget fails to include needed funding to address many priorities of the DC Coalition on Long Term Care, most notably money to address the wage gap for Direct Care workers, reduce training […]
LTC News Release: January 2024 Long Term Care Direct Care Workforce Survey
January 2024 Long Term Care Direct Care Workforce Survey – For the fourth year, the DC Coalition on Long Term Care has surveyed long-term care providers regarding workforce issues. This year’s survey reveals a deepening crisis due to a severe shortage of workers causing more seniors and people with disabilities to go without needed care. The […]
Press Release: No Aide in Sight: Workforce Shortage Cripples District’s Long-Term Care System
Washington, D.C. – The District of Columbia’s shortage of qualified professional caregivers is worsening, new data show, leaving more older adults and people with disabilities without much- needed in-home care and services. Results from a survey of facility-based and home and community -based long term care providers, conducted by the DC Coalition on Long Term […]
Testimony of Claudia Schlosberg, J.D. Chair, Workforce Development Subcommittee DC Coalition on Long Term Care
Testimony before the Committee on Health Agency Performance Oversight DC Health January 18, 2024 Read more.
LTC News Release: Presentation on the HORA Amendments
Mayor Bower has proposed legislation that would amend the Health Occupations Regulations Act (HORA). There is little in these amendments to alleviate the current healthcare workforce crisis and some provisions could actually make it worse but imposing new restrictions and more regulation on direct care workers and home health agency administrators. A virtual hearing is […]
LTC News Release: Council Introduces Direct Care Worker Amendment Act
The Direct Care Worker Amendment Act of 2023 (B25-0565) was Introduced by Councilmember Christina Henderson, Chair of the Committee on Health on November 6, 2023. There are seven Co-Sponsors, Councilmembers Charles Allen, Brianne K. Nadeau, Matthew Frumin, Janeese Lewis George, Zachary Parker, Brooke Pinto, and Trayon White, Sr. The Coalition is eager to work with committee staff to […]
LTC Coalition Thank You Letter to DOH
Greetings, On behalf of the DC Coalition on Long Term Care, thank you for taking the time to meet with our group of representatives to discuss the renewal process for Home Health Aides and Certified Nursing Assistants. Your willingness to listen to our concerns and engage in a productive dialogue was greatly appreciated. Read more.
LTC News Release: Coalition Welcomes Dr. Ayanna Bennett
The Coalition welcomes Dr. Ayanna Bennett as she assumes leadership of DC Health and shares our letter that was sent to the DC Council Committee on Health in July on stalled workforce reforms that could help address the direct care workforce shortage.
LTC News Release: Coalition Testifies at Medicaid Roundtable
The DC Council Committee on Health hosted a public roundtable on Medicaid renewals on Monday September 11, 2023. Medicaid renewal rates for non-MAGI beneficiaries including seniors and people with disabilities are much lower than anticipated. Read the Coalition’s testimony before the Committee on Health and learn about the solutions we are proposing.