Ambassador Webinar Orientation November 30, 2012 10 am – 12 pm

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Ambassador Webinar OrientationNovember 30, 2012

10 am – 12 pm

How to Participate Today

• Open and close your Panel

• View, Select, and Test your audio

• Submit text questions

• Raise your hand

Welcome

• Introductions– Name– Town/city– Where do you work and what is your role?– Why were you interested in becoming an

ambassador?

Why are we here today?

• To become part of an outreach network• Grassroots advocacy and information

sharing

• YOU are the experts!

Handouts are available at: http://iowadirectcare.wikispaces.com/Ambassadors

Overview of the Initiative

• Questions about the presentation?• Questions about the Initiative?• What surprised you?• What did you know that was reinforced by

the information in the webinar?

Who Is Involved?

Whad’ya Know?

Workforce Quiz

The Direct Care Worker Advisory Council counted how many different job titles for

direct care professionals?

A. 10

B. 20

C. 40

The Direct Care Worker Advisory Council counted how many different job titles for direct care professionals?

ANSWER

C. 40 – The Direct Care Worker Advisory Council identified more than 40 unique titles for individuals providing direct care services in Iowa.

Where do the majority of direct care professionals work?

A. Nursing Homes

B. Home and Community Based Settings

C. Hospitals

Where do the majority of direct care professionals work?

ANSWER

B. Home and Community Based SettingsBy 2018, home- and community-based direct care professionals will outnumber facility workers by nearly two to one.

How many more DCPs will Iowa need by 2018?

A. 5,000 more

B. 10,000 more

C. 15,000 more

How many more DCPs will Iowa need by 2018?

ANSWER

C. 15,000 more – Demand for direct care services is growing rapidly, especially among older Iowans. The number of Iowans over age 65 is increasing – by 2030 they will be 22.4% of population.

With an estimated 73,000 workers in 2012, DCPs are Iowa’s largest workforce.

A. False

B. True

With an estimated 73,000 workers in 2012, DCPs are Iowa’s largest workforce.

ANSWER

B. True - The Iowa Direct Care Worker Advisory Council was charged with estimating the size of the workforce and worked closely with Iowa Workforce Development to identify the number of DCPs in Iowa. This is likely an under-estimation.

What was the estimated cost of turnover in the Iowa direct care workforce in 2012?

A. $75 Million

B. $143 Million

C. $193 Million

How many more DCPs will Iowa need by 2018?

ANSWER

C. $193 Million – This estimate is based on a turnover rate of 64%! This is a huge burden on employers that this system is seeking to address.

About the Direct Care Workforce Initiative

Overview of the Initiative

• Legislative mandate• Direct Care Worker Task Force, then

Advisory Council• Recommendations for standardized

education and credentialing• DCWI piloting recommendations

Direct Care Worker Advisory Council

Recommendations

March 2012

The Message

Audience -Who Are You Talking To?

• Peers – DCPs, employers• Other organizations & companies in your

area• Legislators• Public• Media – newspaper, radio• Who else?

Legislators

• Legislators want to hear from their constituents

• Many hold regular forums in their home district

• Advocacy template on Wiki• We will help you connect with your

legislators

Message

• Message may be a little different depending on audience

• What are the differences?

Main Messages

• Building a quality and stable workforce• Ensuring quality care and support• Professional recognition and paths to

advance and specialize• Statewide standards and consistent

training = cost savings• Flexibility and Portability

Ambassadors

Ambassador Expectations

• Goal: at least one activity per month– More is great!

• Submit mileage/stipends

• Submit activity reports

Ambassador Activities• Roundtable discussions • Lunch and learns • Presentations• Meetings with providers• Meetings with Legislators• Emails or letters to Legislators• Letters to the Editor• Newsletter or magazine articles

Ambassador Activities

• We may call on you for an activity

• You can ask us to join you for activities

Resources

Tools and Resources

• Wiki: http://iowadirectcare.wikispaces.com/

– PowerPoint presentations– Outreach Toolkit Guide– Diagrams– E-Update Sign-up– Invitation to present– Cost of Turnover report

Other Resources

www.idph.state.ia.us/directcare

www.facebook.com/iowadirectcare

www.iowacaregivers.org

Save the Date

Ambassador Webinars

• December 12 – 2pm

• The time and day changes every month to accommodate different schedules.

Ambassador Webinars

• Same web address and call-in every monthhttps://www1.gotomeeting.com/join/962854569

1-800-444-2801, code 6592625

Ambassador Action Plan

Action Plan

• Take a few minutes to write down some actions you can take in the next few months

• Report back on one activity you will do next month

Reimbursement & Reporting

Reimbursement, Reporting & Stipends

• Stipend and mileage request form– Stipends for people who aren’t able to do

activities on work time

• Complete the Activity Reporting Form– Even if you don’t need a stipend or mileage– Helps us know what’s happening and how

many people we are reaching

Wrap-Up• We want to introduce you to people

interested in the Initiative– Please send a photo of yourself to

iblazevic@sppg.com– If your contact information has changed

recently, send any changes to Indira

• Stipend for today’s orientation - $50

Congratulations, New Ambassadors!

Welcome to the Iowa Direct Care Workforce Initiative

Questions?

Indira Blazevic

SPPG

iblazevic@sppg.com

Phone: 515-237-0324

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