Source: Paraprofessional Healthcare Institute, 2009

PHI announces the launch of PolicyWorks, an online strategy center promoting national and state policy solutions to strengthen the direct-care workforce.

PolicyWorks features:
•Strategic Areas – Learn more about our 7 strategic policy areas for transforming direct-care jobs: Wages & Benefits, Health Care, Jobs & the Economy, Training & Credentialing, State Workforce Monitoring, Public Payment & Procurement, Consumer Direction
•Workforce Facts – An introduction to the demographics, size, and economic impact of the direct-care workforce
•Policy Recommendations – Strategic recommendations on the critical issues affecting direct-care workers
•Chart Gallery – High quality graphics highlighting key data on the direct-care workforce
•Guide to Accessing Federal Recovery Act Funds – Help for those interested in taking advantage of the unprecedented level of public resources now available
•Health Reform Resource Center – Resources to help ensure that national health reform works for the direct-care workforce