THE SAN DIEGO / IMPERIAL
GERIATRIC EDUCATION CENTER
A Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program
Training
The SDIGEC GWEP is providing trainings to health care providers at various healthcare systems that include:
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Assessing educational needs and areas of concern of providers
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Determining preferred and optimal methods for implementation of education programs and tailoring accordingly.
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Identifying current practice of “4Ms” of Age-Friendly Healthcare” and providing practice implementation support
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Providing relevant trainings centered on Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias and the 4Ms of an Age-Friendly Health System through “Education” teams established at UCSD and with community partners
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Ensuring links and referrals to community resources; and
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Fostering participation in national AFHS Action Communities in order to gain the tools and knowledge to become an Age-Friendly Health System with the opportunity for recognition as a formal AFHS Participant (Level 1) and Committed to Care Excellence (Level 2).
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Example training formats may include:
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Live virtual or in-person lunch sessions (with Continuing Medical Education credits offered)
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Case discussions
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“Open hours”
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Grand Rounds presentations
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Access to webinar modules and other asynchronous resources
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Overview of recommended Clinical Guidelines
Dementia Care Aware
Dementia Care Aware empowers primary care providers and their teams to screen for dementia. Take our training on a 5-10-minute cognitive screening tool called the cognitive health assessment (CHA). This tool can be used annually or whenever a cognitive screen is indicated, such as during Medicare Annual Wellness Visit.
Professional Staff Training: Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias
Tools to assist older adult healthcare workers understand and better assist individuals with cognitive decline.
Training Videos
LEGAL CAPACITY TRAINING
Topic: Legal Capacity Considerations
Presented by: Elder Law & Advocacy
Hosted by: DCA Medical-Legal Partnership
Video from December 1st 2023
Age-Friendly Care Videos Earn CE Credits
Learning about age-friendly care can earn you continuing education credits (CE). These JAHF videos on Medscape, created in partnership with WebMD, are available for a number of professionals, including: Physicians, ABIM Diplomates, Nurses, Pharmacists, Physician Assistants & more. Created to support the Age-Friendly Health Systems movement in partnership with the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, the brief educational videos showcase Age-Friendly Care in Action in three clinical settings.
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