THE VA GERIATRIC SCHOLARS PROGRAM IMPACT ON CLINICAL INNOVATIONS: QI COMPONENT IMPACTS OVER THE PAST DECADE
2024
Impact of the VA Geriatric Scholars Program on Clinical Innovations
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Author Information
Author(s): Callaway-Lane Carol
Primary Institution: Tennessee Valley VA, Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Conclusion
The Geriatric Scholars Program has successfully adapted its Quality Improvement Workshop to enhance clinical practices for aging Veterans over the past decade.
Supporting Evidence
- The Geriatric Scholars Program has been active since 2009.
- 79 national presentations have been completed from 2010 to 2024.
- The program has expanded to include various healthcare professions.
Takeaway
The Geriatric Scholars Program helps healthcare providers improve care for older Veterans by teaching them how to make real changes in their clinics.
Methodology
The program includes workshops and practicum sessions focused on improvement science and real-time projects.
Participant Demographics
Participants include a wide range of healthcare providers, including prescribing providers, pharmacists, social workers, and therapists.
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