Align the need for health care and community services workers with Ohio s technical and vocational preparation programs. Work with Ohio nursing programs to increase enrollment and retention. Work more closely with jobs programs for people leaving welfare and Rehabilitation Services Commission. Overcome policy constraints on self-sufficiency and personal responsibility. Provide better information and move toward concept of no wrong door.
People get consistent, accurate and timely information no matter where they enter the system.
Ohio Helps and Long-Term Care Consumer Guide are internet approaches in the works. Statewide toll free number will be implemented by Aging this winter. Explore possibilities of letting people with disabilities work while still receiving health care coverage. Explore possibility of training people with disabilities to get care workers. Develop public policy that lets people with resources contribute part of that to their services without jeopardizing their eligibility for services.