Tools and Resources

Tools and Resources CMS Announces Financial Incentives for Nurses to Work in Nursing Homes: As part of its national Nursing Home Staffing Campaign, launched last month, CMS issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity seeking applicants to administer financial incentives, such as tuition reimbursement and stipends, to RNs to work for three years in a qualifying nursing home or as inspectors with a state survey agency.
January 14, 2025: Tags: Workforce Issues and Regulations

Tools and Resources DOH, IPRO to Host Webinar on Workforce Development Strategies for 2025: The webinar will be held on Wed., Jan. 8^th from 12-1 p.m.
January 6, 2025: Tags: Workforce Issues and Regulations

Tools and Resources "Meet the WIOs" Webinar Recording Available: Members are encouraged to connect with the WIOs regarding the Career Pathways Training Program to ensure active partnership.
November 26, 2024: Tags: Workforce Issues and Regulations

Tools and Resources Nov. 25, 2024 "Meet the WIOs: An Introduction to the Career Pathways Training Program for Long-Term Care Providers" Webinar Recording
November 25, 2024: Tags: Workforce Issues and Regulations

Tools and Resources Nov. 25, 2024 "Meet the WIOs: An Introduction to the Career Pathways Training Program for Long-Term Care Providers" Webinar Slides
November 25, 2024: Tags: Workforce Issues and Regulations

Tools and Resources Register for Nov. 25th LeadingAge NY Webinar: Meet the WIOs: The State’s 1115 Waiver workforce organizations will present on the Career Pathways Training Program.
November 19, 2024: Tags: Workforce Issues and Regulations

Tools and Resources New Research Shows Wage Gap for Direct Care Workers: NY has a -$3.44 wage gap between direct care workers and comparable occupations.
October 29, 2024

Tools and Resources Governor Announces Awardees of Health Care Workers for Our Future Scholarship Program: Additional HESC resources are provided for scholarships and loan repayment.
August 27, 2024: Tags: Workforce Issues and Regulations

Tools and Resources Deadline Reminder: Nurses Across NY Loan Repayment Applications Due Aug. 22nd: FAQ is now available.
August 20, 2024: Tags: Workforce Issues and Regulations

Tools and Resources Governor Announces 2023 Healthcare Training Capacity Awards: Governor Hochul issued an announcement, last week, of the award of $22.5 million in grants for increasing training capacity in health care facilities. Recipients were notified of their awards in December 2023.
July 30, 2024: Tags: Workforce Issues and Regulations