We are excited to announce an upcoming 60-minute GSA webinar focusing on strengthening the long-term care (LTC) workforce. The webinar will feature three esteemed panelists, each bringing valuable insights from their extensive research and experience in the field. Together, they will provide an in-depth look at the current challenges and opportunities in LTC workforce development, with an emphasis on research, practice, and policy.

Webinar Title:  Empowering the Long-Term Care Workforce: Research Insights and Policy Strategies for Lasting Change

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Webinar Overview:
This webinar will explore the critical components needed to enhance the long-term care workforce, drawing from the latest research and state-level policy initiatives. Our panelists will discuss the demographics of the direct care workforce, organizational factors shaping workforce outcomes, and strategies to disseminate research into actionable practice and policy. Attendees will gain practical insights into how to collaborate effectively with care workers, integrate workforce research into practice, and foster stronger partnerships between research and LTC organizations.

Panelists:

• Jessica King, PhD, MSW
  Jessica is a Research and Evaluation Associate at PHI, where she focuses on improving the quality of jobs for direct care workers and long-term services. Her presentation will provide an overview of the demographic makeup of the direct care workforce and the challenges they face, while highlighting PHI's framework for achieving quality jobs in the sector. She will share state-level progress and policy examples from PHI’s work to promote better jobs and care.
• Dr. Schwartz
  With over two decades of experience in long-term care, Dr. Schwartz is the founder of Workforce & Quality Innovations (WQI). She specializes in workforce initiatives, including recruitment, education, and retention strategies for LTC staff. Her presentation will focus on practical recommendations for translating workforce research into policy and practice, highlighting initiatives that help recruit and retain staff.
• Katherine A. Kennedy, PhD, MSG, LNHA
  Dr. Kennedy is a Health Science Specialist at the VA Providence Healthcare System’s THRIVE-COIN. Her research examines the organizational and leadership factors that impact workforce and resident outcomes. In her presentation, Dr. Kennedy will explore the critical role of leadership in workforce research and practice. She will present findings from her partnered research with Veterans Health Administration Community Living Centers (CLCs) and offer insights on how to collaborate with nursing executives and managers to successfully implement health workforce research. Dr. Kennedy will also pose intriguing questions for both researchers and practitioners: How can researchers give back to the practice communities they study, and in what ways can practice communities benefit from taking a collaborative research approach?

We look forward to your participation in this insightful webinar, which will provide actionable strategies for improving the quality and sustainability of the LTC workforce.