Age-Friendly Health Systems Initiative, Phase II
Grant Summary
The Age-Friendly Health Systems initiative of The John A. Hartford Foundation and the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, in partnership with the American Hospital Association and the Catholic Health Association, will expand its reach into U.S. hospitals and outpatient care locations, integrate post-acute care settings and engage diverse stakeholders. The work will continue building the movement to adopt evidence-based approaches to improve care of older adults organized by the “4Ms” framework - What Matters, Medication, Mentation and Mobility. By the end of three years, 2,500 hospitals and practices and 100 nursing homes will be recognized by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement as Age-Friendly Health Systems.
Related Grant Resources
- Project Page: Age-Friendly Health Systems Initiative
- Press Release: Age-Friendly Health Systems Movement Exceeds Scale and Impact Goals to Improve Care for Older Adults
- Press Release: Improving Care for Older Adults
- Article: IHI Looks to Expand ‘Age-Friendly’ Health Systems
- Previous Grant: Age-Friendly Health Systems
Grant Details
Organization
Institute for Healthcare Improvement
Grant Amount
$6,026,760
Grant Period
42 months
Approval Date
December 2019
