Internationalization as innovation in long-term care

BackgroundLong-term care in Germany is undergoing a process of internationalization. Against the backdrop of a growing need for skilled workers, personnel are also increasingly being recruited from abroad.ObjectiveThe article analyzes the relevance of immigration of skilled workers for the labor market and derives the needs for innovation on the side of companies.Material and methodsSelected results of the professional recognition statistics are presented and literature-supported innovation needs are worked out.Results and conclusionSignificant innovation needs lie in the areas of implementation of recognition procedures, operational integration measures and approaches to municipal cooperation.