Hypertension Management
This presentation (7:06 minutes) given by Denise P. Kruszynski, Clinical Educator and Trainer for the HRSA funded Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program at Nova Southeastern University, discusses the optimization of blood pressure control in relation to the 4M design to develop and promote an Age-Friendly Healthcare System. By the end of this lecture, learners should be able to: (1) explain the 4Ms Frameworks; and (2) explain how optimizing blood pressure control applies to the establishment of an age-friendly health system.
Train-the-Trainer Testimonials
T3 Program Testimonials
“This conference has been life-changing for our entire team. The sessions are thoughtfully planned to build both professional and personal leadership skills to ensure success in our goals. I’m impressed by the incredibly organic team development that is happening. We are building a team that is going to be the future of IPE at UT Health.”
– UT Austin, T3 participant from UT Health Houston, January 2021
Building Connections to Interprofessional Collaboration: Innovations in Substance Use and Harm Reduction Pedagogy
Meeting Time & Date: 05.11.2021 | 11:00 AM - 1:40 PM CST
Location: Zoom Event | Registration links to keynote and selected workshop will be emailed to participants the week before the event.
Meeting Fees: Complimentary
Join us for this 2.5-hour workshop-style virtual event to learn more about innovations in IPE programming focused on opioids, substance use, and/or harm reduction in addiction.
Addressing Children's Needs in Disasters: A Regional Pediatric Tabletop Exercise
Objective. Preparing and responding to the needs of children during public health emergencies continues to be challenging. The purpose of this study was to assess the usefulness of a tabletop exercise in initiating pediatric preparedness strategies and assessing the impact of the exercise on participants’ understanding of and confidence in their roles during pediatric public health emergencies.
Quality Health Care for Homeless Children: Achieving the AAP Recommendations for Care of Homeless Children and Youth
Background. We assessed whether and how health care organizations serving homeless pediatric patients meet recommendations issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Methods. We conducted a web-based survey of Health Care for the Homeless (HCH) Program grantees serving children. Results. Of 169 grantees, 77 (46%) responded. All organizations reported connecting patients to specialty services.
An LGBTQIA+ Symposium to Improve Care for Sexual and Gender Minority Youth
Background and Objectives: Multilevel factors drive health disparities experienced by sexual and gender minority (SGM) populations. We developed a 3-hour symposium focusing on care for SGM youth to address this. The symposium was a free, extracurricular event open to the public, with an emphasis on health professional students and providers from all disciplines and involved interprofessional didactic and interactive components.
Extending the Reach of Pediatric Emergency Preparedness: A Virtual Tabletop Exercise Targeting Children’s Needs
Objectives: Virtual tabletop exercises (VTTXs) simulate disaster scenarios to help participants improve their emergency-planning capacity. The objectives of our study were to (1) evaluate the effectiveness of a VTTX in improving preparedness capabilities specific to children’s needs among pediatricians and public health practitioners, (2) document follow-up actions, and (3) identify exercise strengths and weaknesses.
Equity, Justice, and Inclusion for Older Worker: Recommendations and Solutions, Part 2: Systems of Inequality Affecting Older Workers
This GSA webinar organized by the Sloan Research Network on Aging and Work features Dr. Jacquelyn B. James (Boston College) and Dr. Kendra Jason (University of North Carolina at Charlotte) who discuss topics related to equity, justice, and inclusion for older workers.
The Growing Stronger Tool Kit: A Program Leader's Guide to Conducting Strength Training Programs for Older Adults
This Growing Stronger Program toolkit aims to: 1) provide the necessary educational materials and training to program leaders to help them successfully implement and maintain the Growing Stronger Program; 2) facilitate the implementation of the program in community centers, local health and fitness facilities, hospitals and clinics, cooperative extension services, businesses, and any other place where older adults come together; and 3) improve the health and well-being of older adults throughout the U.S.