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Center for Health Workforce Studies at University of Washington @uwchws.bsky.social · 27d

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Center for Health Workforce Studies @chwsny.bsky.social · Sep 8

Research Alert: Who Is Leaving the Emergency Medical Services Workforce?
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UW CHWS Affiliate Investigator Quoted in Kitsap Sun Article on Staffing Challenges in Skilled Nursing Facilities – UW CHWS

Center for Health Workforce Studies at University of Washington @uwchws.bsky.social · Aug 18

Staffing in skilled nursing homes has been tough. Recent federal policy changes may be making things worse. Dr. Prusynski (@doc-doc-pru.bsky.social) discusses these issues with Kitsap Sun.
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Center for Health Workforce Studies @chwsny.bsky.social · Jul 21

Research Alert: Why Public Health #Nurses Matter: Bringing Specialized Knowledge and Skills to Advancing Health Equity
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Center for Health Workforce Studies at University of Washington @uwchws.bsky.social · Jun 5

Our June Newsletter is here! With the 2025 AcademyHealth (@academyhealth.bsky.social) Annual Research Meeting (#ARM2025) this upcoming weekend, you can find where and when our UW CHWS team will be presenting and so much more.
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UW CHWS Senior Deputy Director Weighs in on Oregon’s Worsening Primary Care Access in The Oregonian/OregonLive – UW CHWS

Center for Health Workforce Studies at University of Washington @uwchws.bsky.social · Apr 29

Primary care has long faced challenges in recruiting and retaining workers, and recent studies suggest primary care physicians face high levels of burnout. Senior Deputy Director Skillman says underlying issues (e.g., reimbursement) need to be addressed.
familymedicine.uw.edu/chws/2025/04...

The UW CHWS is responsible for the findings resulting from research conducted through the Center. Contents of UW CHWS research products are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by, funding sources.

The Changing Face of Nursing: Understanding Trends in Nursing Turnover - HWTAC

Center for Health Workforce Studies at University of Washington @uwchws.bsky.social · Apr 24

The nursing workforce has experienced demographic shifts compared to before the pandemic. Hear about our latest study findings in tomorrow's (4/24) webinar. Register below:
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This webinar presents findings from 2 studies that use data from the National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses to examine how the pandemic affected nursing turnover between 2018 and 2022. Dr. Kyla W...

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Center for Health Workforce Studies at University of Washington @uwchws.bsky.social · Apr 14

Congratulations to UW CHWS team led by Kyla Woodward, PhD RN for receiving recognition as a Poster of Distinction at the Western Institute of Nursing Conference this past week! Read more:
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UW CHWS Researchers Named Authors of Poster of Distinction at 2025 Western Institute of Nursing (WIN) Conference – UW CHWS

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Noncitizens Estimated to Make Up 5% of Healthcare Workforce

Center for Health Workforce Studies at University of Washington @uwchws.bsky.social · Apr 7

In a @medscape.com article, Director Frogner (@biancafrogner.bsky.social) reflects on @jama.com article estimating the size of the immigrant workforce, including the number of undocumented workers, in healthcare.
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Home healthcare may be especially at risk for severe worker shortage due to Trump’s deportation push.

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Impacts of Skilled Nursing Facility Change of Ownership on Staffing: A Staggered Difference-in-Difference Analysis

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Joanne Spetz @joannespetz.bsky.social · Apr 7

Just spotted this paper on nursing home ownership changes and staffing. TLDR: ownership changes ==> staffing decreases. (You should read the full article!)

Nice work by @doc-doc-pru.bsky.social @biancafrogner.bsky.social and others at @uwchws.bsky.social

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Skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) are experiencing significant regulatory scrutiny. Recent federal rules established guidelines for increased transpar…

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Center for Health Workforce Studies at University of Washington @uwchws.bsky.social · Mar 28

Nurse Officers in U.S. Public Health Services have a wide-range of responsibilities, according to our study published in Nursing Outlook that describes this workforce, their roles, and the utility of “job function” questions for measuring the broader public health nursing workforce.
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Center for Health Workforce Studies at University of Washington @uwchws.bsky.social · Mar 5

In work led by Dr. Rachel Prusynski (@doc-doc-pru.bsky.social), the team found significant changes in staffing as nursing home ownership changed. The findings published in JAMDA were highlighted in McKnight's Long Term Care News: www.mcknights.com/news/nursing...

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Center for Health Workforce Studies at University of Washington @uwchws.bsky.social · Mar 5

Thank you for highlighting our team's recent study, Julia Robinson @juliarobinson.bsky.social!

Julia Robinson @juliarobinson.bsky.social · Jan 14

There are so many great papers that we publish every single day over on @plosglobalpublichealth.org that span an incredibly diverse range of geographies, voices, and topics.

BUT! Today I want to focus on this one, just published:

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Current Study on Laboratory Professionals’ Education, Exposures, and Motivations Identifies Timely Recommendations to Support the Workforce

Center for Health Workforce Studies at University of Washington @uwchws.bsky.social · Feb 28

UW CHWS, in collaboration with the American Society for Clinical Pathology, released results from a new survey that looks at the pathways that lead people to careers in the #laboratory. Read more:
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A recent collaborative study by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) and the University of Washington Center for Health Workforce Studies (UW CHWS), was published in AJCP in January 2025...

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Center for Health Workforce Studies @chwsny.bsky.social · Feb 27

Watch our latest webinar: Supporting the Frontline - Strengthening the Community Pharmacy Workforce
Watch now: buff.ly/3Wub4Z8
#pharmacy
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Supporting the Frontline: Strengthening the Community Pharmacy Workforce - HWTAC

This webinar examines the role of community pharmacy teams in healthcare and public health, highlighting emerging evidence about the community pharmacy workforce. Attendees gain firsthand insights fro...

Supporting the Frontline: Strengthening the Community Pharmacy Workforce - HWTAC

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Center for Health Workforce Studies at University of Washington @uwchws.bsky.social · Feb 18

Community pharmacists are on the frontline of healthcare, building relationships with patients. Prof. Bacci of UW School of Pharmacy (@uwpharmacy.bsky.social) and community pharmacist Ryan Oftebro discuss how we can support this workforce in recent webinar:
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This webinar examines the role of community pharmacy teams in healthcare and public health, highlighting emerging evidence about the community pharmacy workforce. Attendees gain firsthand insights fro...

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CMS Announcement on Federal Navigator Program Funding | CMS

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Bianca Frogner @biancafrogner.bsky.social · Feb 18

Navigators have been critical in supporting people in finding health insurance, but they've struggled with the low investment in their jobs/careers, hindering their progress. Rather than cut the program, more investments are needed. See 2 papers below diving into the issues...

Louise Norris @louisenorris.bsky.social · Feb 18

In a press release about slashing Navigator funding by 90%, CMS notes that very few Marketplace enrollments are facilitated by Navigators: www.cms.gov/newsroom/pre... But Navigators are crucial for Medicaid enrollments. (Most brokers don't work with Medicaid, as they'd have to do it without pay)

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today announced a reduction in funding for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Navigator program to $10 million. The savings from this reduction will allow...

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Bianca Frogner @biancafrogner.bsky.social · Jan 25

In April, @nationalacademies.org will hold a workshop on the affordability of health professional education with lessons from around the globe on how to address this barrier. Pre-workshops are also being coordinated. Register today!
www.nationalacademies.org/event/43894_...

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Bianca Frogner @biancafrogner.bsky.social · Dec 23

In a survey & interviews with home care workers, our team heard about a number of benefits offered - often temporarily - during the pandemic. Unions played an important role in obtaining these benefits. Providing these benefits, including paid sick leave, is critical for health workforce retention.

Center for Health Workforce Studies at University of Washington @uwchws.bsky.social · Dec 23

Paid leave is a critical benefit needed by healthcare workers, which became ever-apparent during the pandemic. Work led by CHWS investigator Danbi Lee identified how this and other benefits evolved during the pandemic and beyond.
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#homehealth #paidleave

US Home Care Worker’s Access to and Use of Benefits During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Mixed-Methods Study – UW CHWS

Health Workforce Issues and Challenges in the Post-Pandemic Era

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Center for Health Workforce Studies at University of Washington @uwchws.bsky.social · Jan 27

In Part 1 of Health Affairs Scholar special issue (@healthaffairs.bsky.social), our team has 2 studies on (1) the importance of community health centers in providing perinatal care and (2) the financial well-being of healthcare workers, particularly during the pandemic.

Center for Health Workforce Studies @chwsny.bsky.social · Jan 23

HWTAC and the Health Workforce Research Centers (HWRCs) have collaborated with Health Affairs Scholar to release a special issue focusing on the #healthworkforce. Check out the latest articles published this month here: buff.ly/4in13GA
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The health workforce is an essential component of our health care delivery system. A well-trained, sufficiently sized, and diverse workforce is critical to meet

Supporting the Frontline: Strengthening the Community Pharmacy Workforce - HWTAC

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Bianca Frogner @biancafrogner.bsky.social · Jan 27

*Webinar this THURSDAY!*
Hear what's needed to support our pharmacy workforce with presentation by Prof. Jenny Bacci, discussion with community pharmacy owner Ryan Oftebro, and moderating by Prof. Peggy Odegard.

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Center for Health Workforce Studies @chwsny.bsky.social · Jan 24

Upcoming Webinar: Supporting the Frontline: Strengthening the Community Pharmacy Workforce
January 30, 2025 at 2:00 pm ET
Register here: buff.ly/3Wub4Z8

This webinar explores the role of community pharmacy teams in health care and public health, presenting emerging evidence about the community pharmacy workforce. Attendees will hear from a community p...

US Home Care Worker’s Access to and Use of Benefits During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Mixed-Methods Study – UW CHWS

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Center for Health Workforce Studies at University of Washington @uwchws.bsky.social · Dec 23

Paid leave is a critical benefit needed by healthcare workers, which became ever-apparent during the pandemic. Work led by CHWS investigator Danbi Lee identified how this and other benefits evolved during the pandemic and beyond.
familymedicine.uw.edu/chws/publica...

#homehealth #paidleave

The December 2024 UW CHWS Newsletter Is Out Now! – UW CHWS

Center for Health Workforce Studies at University of Washington @uwchws.bsky.social · Dec 12

Grab a warm cup of coffee, snuggle by the fire, and read what our team has been up to over the last few months in our December newsletter! ☕☃️
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Career pathways into the medical laboratory workforce: Education, exposures, and motivations

Center for Health Workforce Studies at University of Washington @uwchws.bsky.social · Dec 10

The "medical lab workforce" encompasses many professions. Our team unpacks 6 of these, highlighting the challenges of being visible as a field and the lack of career paths. Yet once in their career, these workers are overall satisfied with their jobs. academic.oup.com/ajcp/advance...

AbstractObjectives. The goal of this study was to investigate career pathways into the medical laboratory workforce by examining medical laboratory scienti

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