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Improving Care for Vulnerable Older Citizens and People with Disabilities through Workforce Advancement Act of 2021
12/30/2022, 3:04 AM
Summary of Bill HR 6149
The key provisions of the bill include funding for training programs to improve the skills of healthcare workers who provide care to older citizens and people with disabilities. This includes training in areas such as dementia care, mental health support, and communication techniques. The bill also seeks to increase the diversity of the healthcare workforce by providing support for recruitment and retention efforts targeting underrepresented populations.
Additionally, the bill aims to improve the coordination of care for older citizens and people with disabilities by promoting interdisciplinary teamwork among healthcare providers. This includes encouraging collaboration between doctors, nurses, social workers, and other professionals to ensure that patients receive comprehensive and holistic care. Overall, the Improving Care for Vulnerable Older Citizens and People with Disabilities through Workforce Advancement Act of 2021 seeks to enhance the quality of care provided to these vulnerable populations by investing in the training and development of a skilled and diverse healthcare workforce.
Congressional Summary of HR 6149
Improving Care for Vulnerable Older Citizens and People with Disabilities through Workforce Advancement Act of 2021
This bill establishes demonstration projects to improve care and service delivery through the use of direct care workers (e.g., nursing assistants and home health aides) for older adults and individuals with disabilities who have chronic illness or are at risk of institutional placement.
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) must award grants to partnerships of health care providers, long-term care facilities, and other organizations to carry out the projects.
Specifically, HRSA must award grants for incorporating direct care workers into interdisciplinary care coordination teams to support transitions in care and prevent unnecessary hospital readmissions. HRSA must also award grants for (1) using the abilities of direct care workers to manage and improve the health of individuals with multiple chronic conditions and long-term care needs; or (2) training direct care workers to take on greater responsibilities in managing specific diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease and diabetes.
