Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP) Coordinating Center, Phase II
Grant Summary
This grant supports the development of a primary care workforce that can improve health outcomes for older adults by integrating Age-Friendly Health Systems principles into the Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP) funded by the federal Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). In 2019, HRSA announced its support for 48 GWEP sites, which are partnerships between educational institutions and clinical systems to transform how primary care is delivered to older adults. With this grant funding, the American Geriatrics Society will continue to host a national Coordinating Center to support learning and professional development at the GWEP sites. The Coordinating Center will collaborate with the Institute for Healthcare Improvement to facilitate a seven-month Age-Friendly Health Systems Action Community for all 48 GWEP teams.
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Grant Details
Organization
American Geriatrics Society
Grant Amount
$2,631,930
Grant Period
36 months
Approval Date
September 2019
Priority Area
Status
Renewed
Primary Contact
Nancy E. Lundebjerg
nlundebjerg@americangeriatrics.org
Program Officer
Scott Bane
