Links
Direct Care Worker Registry
Direct Care Worker Registry Information
https://dial.iowa.gov/licenses/health/direct-care
Visit the Health Facilities website to look up your status on the Direct Care Worker Registry. Select “DCW Search” on the left side of the page, and search by Registry ID number, first or last name, city, or county.
Main Line: 515-281-4115
Alzheimer’s Association
Brain Injury Alliance of Iowa
The mission of the Brain Injury Alliance of Iowa is to create a better future through brain injury prevention, advocacy, education, research, and support.
To learn more: www.biaia.org
Common Good Iowa
Bold policy for families and communities
To learn more, visit https://www.commongoodiowa.org/
Iowa Department for the Blind
The Iowa Department for the Blind serves blind and visually impaired Iowans to help them live independent and successful lives.
For more information, call 800-362-2587 or visit https://blind.iowa.gov/
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
Iowa DD Council
Works to create change with and for persons with developmental disabilities so they can live, work, learn, and play in the community of their choosing.
Iowa Health and Human Services, Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Program (ADRD)
Focuses on issues such as increasing early detection, diagnosis, and risk reduction for Alzheimer’s Disease and dementias, prevention of avoidable hospitalizations related to these diseases and conditions, and providing support for dementia-related caregiving.
Iowa Immunizes
A coalition of individuals and organizations dedicated to improving vaccination rates for all Iowans through education, advocacy, and statewide partnerships
To learn more, visit https://www.iowaimmunizes.org/
Iowa Rural Healthcare Workforce Connection
Iowa Workforce Development
I-Smile Silver
The project is designed to improve the ability of Iowans age 60 and older to prevent dental disease, access oral health care and maintain overall health. As a pilot project, I-Smile Silver services are only available in these ten counties: Calhoun, Des Moines, Hamilton, Humboldt, Lee, Pocahontas, Scott, Van Buren, Webster, and Wright.
PHI
PHI is a national organization that is improving the quality of care through improving the jobs of direct care workers. PHI is primarily focused on technical assistance on the practice level and policy-based advocacy. For more information on their initiatives, please visit PHI.