Bill Text: HI SB902 | 2023 | Regular Session | Amended
Bill Title: Relating To Caregivers.
Spectrum: Strong Partisan Bill (Democrat 12-1)
Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2023-03-09 - Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 17 [SB902 Detail]
Download: Hawaii-2023-SB902-Amended.html
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THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE, 2023 |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO CAREGIVERS.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
The legislature also finds that several factors, including burnout, an aging workforce and population, rising costs of living, and greater demand for both institutional and at-home patient care, have increased pressure on paid and unpaid caregivers. The percentage of Hawaii's population seventy-five years old and above is expected to double by 2045, from eight per cent of the population to fifteen per cent. Supporting and retaining existing formal and informal caregivers will be more important than ever as Hawaii's population continues to age.
The legislature further finds that supporting caregivers in both home and long-term care settings will ensure that people receive appropriate, timely care. While there has been strong investment in training new employees, there must also be an investment in the existing workforce. It is imperative that new candidates who believe in the mission of health care, and especially in providing services for older adults in post-acute care settings, are recruited and retained.
The legislature further finds that health care employers and educators are competing with other industries to attract residents to health care programs. A concerted effort to maximize federal dollars to address the health care workforce shortage by creating a robust workforce pipeline is a smart investment that will attract more local students interested in a self-sufficient career.
The purpose of this Act is to establish and
appropriate funds for a workforce development and support center to:
(1) Develop and expand the State’s home- and
community-based workforce to effectively care for Hawaii’s aging population;
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(2) Provide support to address the needs of
caregivers.
SECTION 2. There is established within the executive office on aging a workforce development and support center. The center may:
(1) Develop a workforce pilot project to:
(A) Provide paraprofessional development courses and pathways for the non-clinical direct care workforce, including but not limited to courses and pathways related to understanding the aging process and cultural sensitivity in dealing with various ethnic and disparate populations;
(B) Provide career paths with opportunities for advancement;
(C) Provide professional development courses in management and leadership to existing employers to ensure a healthy work environment and workforce; and
(D) In consultation with appropriate organizations, develop administrative and service standards for the non-clinical direct care workforce that provides long-term services and supports;
(2) In consultation with members of the appropriate organizations:
(A) Provide support to caregivers through education and training so that they can effectively serve as caregivers; and
(B) Incorporate active aging programs and resources for the health and well-being of caregivers; and
(3) Develop
an outreach and marketing plan in consultation with members of the education
and health care industries to develop a comprehensive statewide recruitment
campaign aimed at addressing individuals’ interests, desires, and skill sets
while linking the individuals to various initiatives in the community.
SECTION 3. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $ or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2023-2024 and the same sum or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2024-2025 for the establishment of a workforce development and support center within the executive office on aging.
The sums appropriated shall be expended by the executive office on aging for the purposes of this Act.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect on December 31, 2050.
Report Title:
Kupuna Caucus; Caregivers; Workforce; Development; Center; Executive Office on Aging; Appropriation
Description:
Requires the Executive Office on Aging to establish a workforce development and support center. Appropriates funds for the center's establishment. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)
The summary description
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not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
