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Policy

Analysis of positions on senior issues from leading 2008 U.S. Presidential candidates

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA.org)

Analysis

Michigan Department of Community Health

RFP for Single Points of Entry

Response to Questions Submitted

MDCH received more than 550 individual questions about the Request for Proposal as a result of the December 5, 2005, bidder meeting and the December 2, 2005, deadline for written questions. Based upon a review of all the questions, some common themes, similarities, and duplication of the questions were identified. The following information or expansion upon the language contained in the original RFP is provided for potential applicants as local proposal(s) are developed. The intent is to respond to all of the questions submitted in a broad and comprehensive fashion rather than address each question point by point.

Voices from the Front: Recruitment and Retention of Direct Care Workers in Long Term Care across Michigan

Severe shortages and turnover among direct care workers in long term care affects the quality of care as well as local and state economies.   Demand is expected to increase significantly with the aging of the population.

Maureen Mickus

Clare Luz

Andy Hogan

Michigan State University

April 2004