Empowerment and Dcat have been successful in this region and new programs developed with emphasize on in-home visitation programs for families with children. Utilization of New Funds-Direct service. SLT-Reports they have not received any funds. Agencies are adjusting staffing to the specific needs of their agencies and their specific clients. New programs in this region are increase in immunizations for pneumonia and Hep B, tobacco mentioning program in the schools., and latch key programs for children.
Some agencies continue to report problems with retention and recruitment.
Utilization of New Funds-Direct care. Cathy's particular agency is working very hard on safety issues. She reports worker's compensation costs are escalating due to more aggressive acute treatment in order that employees may return to work even if under resisted conditions. She will be sharing NewYork's traveler's safety guide. Her agency has developed a POS with two hospitals for nursing services.