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This episode of HealthCap Weekly Wrap focuses on workforce in senior care, from federal workforce infrastructure and grant access to nursing recruitment programs and proposed staffing mandates. Taken together, these stories show why providers need to stay engaged with funding opportunities, workforce strategy, and policy developments that could shape the future of care.

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) — U.S. Department of Labor — The Department of Labor explains how WIOA supports workforce development by connecting employers and job seekers through training, education, and local workforce systems.

New workforce grants network already in line for $2M for senior care training — McKnight’s — This article highlights early momentum behind the Workforce Grants Network, which quickly lined up about $2 million to support senior care training efforts.

Senior care titans form new CEO collaborative to target $3B in workforce grants — McKnight’s — Senior care leaders are coordinating around workforce grant strategy as the sector looks at how to access more than $3 billion in available Workforce Investment Board funding.

Grant F.I.A. — McKnight’s — This story points to CMS workforce efforts that include financial incentives for nurses and the use of financial incentive administrators to help run the program.

New Bill: Senator Ron Wyden introduces S. 3886: Nurses Belong in Nursing Homes Act — Quiver Quantitative — This bill summary outlines proposed minimum nursing staffing requirements, including 3.48 hours of care per resident per day, 24/7 registered nurse coverage, and specific implementation and oversight funding.