Ukrainian refugees could find support, employment at U.S. long-term care facilities
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 18, 2022
Refugees from Ukraine could find a career path in the U.S. long-term care industry. The American Health Care Association / National Center for Assisted Living is working with the International Rescue Committee...
J-1 visa exchange visitor program could help long-term care ease workforce challenges
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Feb 18, 2022
Providers interested in building a pipeline of international talent can consider the J-1 visa exchange visitor program, LeadingAge advised Wednesday, sharing advice on how companies can use the program...
‘Commonsense immigration reform’ still a key to addressing workforce shortages in long-term care
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 23, 2021
The long-term care industry Friday may have hit a bump in pinning some of its hopes on immigration to ease the ongoing workforce shortages, as the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced that...
‘Put some meat on the bone’ to create meaningful diversity programs
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 21, 2021
Effective diversity, equity and inclusion in programs must do more than talk about workplace fairness or train employees about bias; they also must work to actively counter discrimination and promote representation.