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Workforce Promising Practices

Learn from the promising practices -- an example of a program that may work in your community -- of other organizations. Is your organization doing something unique? Submit a promising practice and it may be featured on this page.

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  1. Person Centered Care in Employee Relations

    Challenge: Presbyterian Senior Living (PSL) was concerned about the impact of the current and projected severe labor shortages for their community. As part of a strategic planning process, ...

  2. Management Core Certificate Program

    LeadingAge Illinois partnered with the Illinois Management Association – an affiliate of the American Management Association – to create the Management Core Certificate Program. The goal is to help participants ...

  3. Orientation for Training and Retention

    Challenge: Well•Spring has high standards for resident care, their mission is simply to exceed the needs of a diverse and evolving population of older adults. Residents expect and ...

  4. Training Program for Home Health Aides or Certified Nursing Assistants

    Challenge: After launching a successful high school program to train high school students in 5 certifications, The New Jewish Home established a program in 2014 focused on ...

  5. Intergenerational Living Project

    Challenge: St. Joseph’s Rehabilitation and Residence (SJR) in Portland had the usual challenges finding nurse aides and was spending too much on agency staffing, which was more costly and led to inconsistent care for residents. Solution: With the help of CEO Peggy Farrington’s interest ...