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Few Hospital Palliative Care Programs Meet National Staffing Recommendations
09-07-16
This study, which was published in Health Affairs, was the first major data analysis of hospital palliative care programs’ workforce. The growing field of palliative care, which affects nearly all Americans, focuses on improving quality of life for patients with serious illnesses – including...
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Exploring Explanations for the Female-Male Earnings Difference Among Registered Nurses in the United States
09-01-16
A 2015 study published in JAMA found that the wage gap persists in nursing, with male nurses making $5,100 more on average per year than female colleagues in similar positions. This latest study aims to uncover the root causes of the gender pay discrepancy in nursing. Specifically, the study set...
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Issue Brief: California's Teaching Health Centers
08-17-16
The Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education program was established as part of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) to increase the number of primary care physicians serving people in medically underserved areas of the US. The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has awarded...
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Survey of Health Care Employers in Arizona: Maricopa County Community Health Centers, 2015
07-26-16
A survey of Arizona health care employers was conducted by the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) in the spring of 2016. The survey captured responses from 59 percent of the community health centers (CHCs) in Maricopa County. This is the first survey of Maricopa County CHC employers and...
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Survey of Health Care Employers in Arizona: Home Health Agencies, 2015
07-15-16
UCSF conducted the Survey of Health Care Employers in Arizona: Home Health Agencies, 2015 in the summer and fall of 2015. The survey elicited 25 unique responses, representing 11.4% of the total number of home health agencies in Arizona. Yuma, Gila, and Pinal Counties were not represented in this...
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Survey of Health Care Employers in Arizona: Long-Term Care Facilities, 2015
06-22-16
This report summarizes the findings from a survey of long-term care employers in Arizona conducted from the summer to the fall of 2015. This is the first survey of long-term care (LTC) employers in Arizona and provides an opportunity to evaluate overall demand for health care workers in the state....
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Arizona Health Workforce Demand in a Rapidly Changing Market: Perspective of State Leaders
06-22-16
This report presents findings from interviews with health care leaders across Arizona regarding the trends they are observing and their expectations for future health workforce needs. Sixteen health care leaders were interviewed to assess their plans in the face of health care delivery changes and...
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Reducing Health Care Disparities for Minority Women in the Era of the Affordable Care Act: Opportunities within Primary Care
05-31-16
Despite improvements in overall health of the American population, disparities persist, particularly for minority women. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) offers the potential to reduce disparities through expanded insurance coverage, greater access to high-quality care, and bolstered prevention...
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Survey of Health Care Employers in Arizona: Hospitals, 2015
05-30-16
This report summarizes findings from a first of its kind survey of hospital employers in Arizona conducted from summer to fall of 2015. The survey collected information specific to the hiring and training of newly graduated nurses because they are at particular risk for unemployment during a weak...
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Survey of Nurse Employers in California, Fall 2015
05-16-16
This study, which summarizes findings from a survey of general acute care hospital employers, was conducted in collaboration with the Hospital Association of Southern California and HealthImpact. This is the sixth annual survey of hospital registered nurse (RN) employers, and the survey results...
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California Board of Registered Nursing 2015 Simulation in Nursing Education Survey
05-06-16
This survey of recently-graduated California registered nurses (RNs) was intended to gather information about their experiences with simulation-based education, and how such education has or has not prepared them for nursing practice. Most respondents believed that simulation experiences were...
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Wage Growth for the Health Care Workforce: Projecting the Affordable Care Act Impact
05-04-16
How will the Affordable Care Act impact demand for health care workers and their wages? The answer could mean good news for physicians and registered nurses, but bad news for health consumers: Increased wages will drive up insurance premiums and reduce the affordability of health insurance....
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Differences in Innovative Behavior Among Hospital-Based Registered Nurses
03-30-16
The 2010 Institute of Medicine report, "The Future of Nursing: Leading Change,Advancing Health," advocated for nurses to innovate in their practice, research, and education. However, little is known about the innovative behavior of registered nurses or whether there are differences in innovative...
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Improving collection and use of interprofessional health workforce data: Progress and peril
03-25-16
In 2011, the Institute of Medicine released a report calling for the creation of infrastructure to collect and analyze inter professional health workforce data to ensure that the US has an adequate workforce to meet future health care needs. But, very little progress has been made in the five years...
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How Could Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants Be Deployed to Provide Rural Primary Care?
03-15-16
The Affordable Care Act is projected to result in nearly three-quarters of a million additional insured people in rural regions of the U.S. These newly insured are expected to generate 1.39 million rural primary care office visits. At a national level it would require 345 full-time equivalent...
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Evolving Delivery Models for Dental Care Services in Long-Term Care Settings: 4 State Case Studies
02-05-16
As the Baby Boomer Generation ages into long-term care (LTC) facilities, the number of individuals requiring dental care will rise, but these systems are not set up to adequately meet their needs. The supply of dentists is projected to increase; however, enormous barriers to dental care continue to...
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Scarcity of Primary Care Positions May Divert Physician Assistants Into Specialty Practice
02-04-16
Despite state and federal efforts to encourage physician assistants (PAs) to help fill primary care gaps, the proportion of PAs practicing in primary care continues to decline. Using job posting data from a leading labor analytics firm, this study finds that the decline could be due to a lack of...
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Nurse Practitioner Autonomy and Satisfaction in Rural Settings
01-29-16
As the population ages and the Affordable Care Act increases demand for primary care, nurse practitioners (NPs) could help fill the gap, especially in rural areas. This analysis of nationally representative survey data is the first to examine the practice and satisfaction of rural NPs across types...
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Provider Attitudes Toward the Implementation of Clinical Decision Support Tools in Dental Practice
12-10-15
This is the first study to examine dental provider attitudes toward the implementation of CDS tools incorporated within an electronic health record. Provider attitudes toward CDS tools can shape the entire implementation process for better or worse. This study contributes to the literature by...
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Future of Nursing Campaign for Action Dashboard Indicators
12-01-15
These are graphic representations of measurable goals that the Campaign for Action has selected to evaluate its efforts in support of the Institute of Medicine's (IOM) landmark report, The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health.
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Impact of the 2010 Affordable Care Act on the California Health Care Labor Force
11-16-15
As health care shifts away from a fee-for-service model as a result of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), health care workers in California will be called upon to develop new skills and fill new roles. The study’s authors analyzed state and national health care data and conducted in-depth interviews...
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Impact of State Scope of Practice Laws and Other Factors on the Practice and Supply of Primary Care Nurse Practitioners
11-16-15
This project explored the effects of nurse practitioner (NP) scope of practice (SOP) legislation on the distribution and practice patterns of NPs as well as their billing practices. The goal was to understand where and how NPs are practicing, identify barriers that limit the degree to which NPs are...
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Forces for Change – Alumni Stories Showcase the Impact of Healthforce Center’s Leadership Programs
11-01-15
This leadership report highlights the impact of Healthforce Center’s leadership programs across a diverse group of six leaders. All six individuals graduated from their respective programs having significantly enhanced their leadership capabilities and made meaningful and measurable improvements...
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The National Landscape of Personal Care Aide Training Standards
10-31-15
This report presents research findings on the national landscape of personal care aide (PCA) training requirements across state Medicaid-funded programs. These programs enable older adults and individuals with disabilities to reside safely in their homes and participate in their communities. In the...
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Forecasts of the Registered Nurse Workforce in California, 2015
10-30-15
New forecasts of future registered nurse supply and demand in California were developed using data from the 2014 Board of Registered Nursing Survey of RNs and other sources. The models indicate that California is graduating the number of nurses required to ensure adequate supply for the next 20...
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Filling the Gap: Developing Health Economics Competencies for Baccalaureate Nursing Programs
10-13-15
The need for greater involvement of the nursing profession in cost containment efforts has been documented extensively. More thorough education of nurses in the subject of health economics (HE) is one of the factors that could contribute toward achievement of that goal. The project's main...
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How Will Long-Term Care Workforce Demand be Impacted by Changes in Demographics and Utilization Patterns?
10-10-15
This study examines how changing demographics and service use might affect future long-term care worker demand.
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2014 Survey of Registered Nurses
09-28-15
The 2014 Survey of Registered Nurses provides information about the demographics, education, employment, and satisfaction of nurses with California RN licenses.
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Trends in Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse Education and Licensure Examinations, 1998 to 2013
09-22-15
Licensed practical nurses (LPNs), referred to as licensed vocational nurses (LVNs) in some states, are the second largest health care occupation that requires postsecondary education. Demand for LPNs is projected to grow substantially over the coming decades, particularly among long-term care...
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Impact of State Nurse Practitioner Scope-of-Practice Regulation on Healthcare Delivery: Systematic Review
09-09-15
One proposed strategy to expand primary care capacity is to use nurse practitioners (NPs) more effectively in health care delivery. However, the ability of NPs to provide care to the fullest extent of their education is moderated by state scope-of-practice (SOP) regulations. The purpose of this...