Healthcare Workforce Partnership Goals 2 1 Increase the supply of a qualified healthcare workforce 2 Support educational transformation and increased program capacity 3 Increase the diversity and cultural competency of the healthcare workforce 4 Increase access to and seamless progression in healthcare education at all levels 5 Sustain a collaborative partnership

3 3 Develop collaborative, coordinated solutions Align employers, education and workforce development Create regional strategies that “connect the dots” Better leverage existing resources Support development of innovative programs Improve region’s ability to secure funding Purpose of Partnership

4 4 Total 30+ partners 14+ Employers: acute care hospitals, longterm care facilities, community health centers, home health agencies and primary care 8 Educational Institutions: community colleges, public universities, private colleges 2 WIBs and 3 Career Centers 2 Active Philanthropic Organizations 1 Area Health Education Center Partners ( )

Co-Investment Model $400K invested by local partners $5.8M leveraged in public funds $530K secured in private funds $1.2MM secured in federal funds

6 6 Community Health Workers 1. Priority Occupation 2. Gap Analysis 3. Program Devlpmt 4. Field Placement 5. New Hire/OJT

7 Commonwealth Care Alliance Nonprofit, Medicare Advantage special needs clinical program Focus on medical AND social support needs Members are frail and medically complex Dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid Live in communities with significant disparities in healthcare services 85% of Western MA members certified to be in Nursing Homes but live at home with support of clinical teams

8 Commonwealth Care Alliance Clinical teams consist of:  Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Team Leaders  RNs  LPNs  Medical Assistants  Community Health Workers  Clerical Support Staff  Geriatric Social Workers  Etc.

9 9 Commonwealth Care Alliance Awareness of primary care workforce needs Current and projected demand for CHWs Gaps in training and education Informed program development Teach in STCC program Serve as field placement site Hire new graduates Participate in regional OJT program

10 Connecting The Dots New employers New/evolving job opportunity New post-secondary certificate program New use of OJT Existing WIA funding New private funding

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