Senator Writes Op-Ep Supporting Direct Care Staff

Drew Thies

Sen. Bob Casey (D-Penn.) penned an opinion article emphasizing the importance of the work direct care employees do in healthcare facilities across the nation.

The article, which ran in the Tribune-Democrat of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, expressed the Senator’s thanks for a group of caregivers “who are often overlooked and underappreciated.”

“Direct care workers also provide a vital service to people with disabilities, allowing them to live more independently,” he continued.

The skilled nursing profession across America employ over 1 million direct care workers in over 15 thousand centers nationwide.