Research appearing in the March/April 2024 edition of the peer-reviewed journal Professional Case Management suggests the Center for Caregiver Advancement’s high-quality caregiver training contributes to reduced emergency room visits. It also appears to reduce healthcare costs.
The study looked at caregivers who completed 16 weeks of in-person In-Home Supportive Service (IHSS) training. The study compared them to a group who did not take the IHSS caregiver essentials skill-building course. Researchers tracked each group for three years. CCA developed the caregiver skill-building program with support from a Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Innovation Grant, established by the Affordable Care Act.
Caregiver Training Delivers Positive Results for Consumers and Healthcare Systems
- Reduction in Hospitalizations
30% reduction in hospital readmissions for consumers who received care from trained home care workers compared to those who did not receive training. - Emergency Room Visits
There was a reported 25% decrease in emergency room visits among consumers cared for by trained caregivers. - These reductions in utilization led to an average savings of $1,500 per consumer annually.
OUR IMPACT: Skilled Caregivers Are Key
Training through CCA was associated with several other factors that impact quality of life. For consumers who receive care from trained caregivers, researchers saw:
- 20% fewer complications for consumers with chronic illness
- 35% increase in adherence to care plans
- 40% increase in consumer satisfaction
CCA believes in building a workforce of highly trained caregivers that many Californians can’t live without, particularly as our population ages. Researchers estimate that 20% of Californians (1 in 5) will be 65 or older by 2030. California is in a care crisis, with high demand for trained caregivers.
CCA was founded in 2000. Over the years, CCA has established itself as California’s most experienced provider of free, accessible training that focuses on a supportive, experience-based learning environment. Our impact studies advance policy initiatives to develop career pathway opportunities and build professionalization within long-term care.
The findings from this research study were published in Professional Case Management.
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