IMPART Alliance's Podcast
A major shortage of direct care workers (DCWs) in Michigan threatens the delivery of long-term, home, and community-based services that support individuals with disabilities and older adults.
Join us to hear conversations with DCWs, partners, experts, and key stakeholders working to help Michigan build a strong direct care workforce through advocacy, training, and sustainable career development initiatives.
Each episode contains powerful information, testimonials, and updates on current developments within the workforce.
IMPART Alliance's Podcast
Bethany Duyser, DNP, RN, AGPCNP
On our second podcast episode, we are joined by IMPART Alliance’s assistant director, Bethany Duyser, DNP, RN, AGPCNP.
Bethany shares her journey from being an intern at IMPART Alliance during her doctorate studies to her current role as assistant director. She discusses her background as a registered nurse and adult gerontological primary care nurse practitioner and how it has influenced her work at IMPART Alliance.
In this discussion, Bethany also highlights the intersectionality of health professions and how they must work together to deliver the best care and support, as well as the challenges and opportunities in improving direct care worker jobs and workforce development.