Unique learning experience for health care students throughout the University System of Maryland. One or Two day programs Hosted by Geriatric Facilities Attended by USM students from different disciplines. This is an excellent opportunity to work collaboratively in geriatric health facilities with the GAIT coordinators through the Area Health Education Centers. Student expenses are covered. An opportunity to:
Enhance your Interdisciplinary Health Care Team Skills training
Learn about Interdisciplinary Geriatric Assessment at a rural geriatric care site
Participate in Interdisciplinary Team Assessment of program participants at care sites
Discuss your Team Interdisciplinary Assessment with the care site staff
Programs offered in Western Maryland:
Oct. 20 SUPPORTING STAYING AT HOME: Adult Medical Day Services Diakon Adult Medical Day Services Hagerstown, MD 8am – 4pm Morning refreshments and onsite Lunch is included (previous night HOTEL option available if you are traveling a distance)
Oct. 26 MAINTAINING INDEPENDENCE: Healthy Older Adults Meeting Challenges of Aging @ the Homewood at Williamsport, MD 8am–4pm Morning refreshments and onsite Lunch is included (Wednesday night HOTEL option available if you are traveling a distance)
Other GAIT training opportunities: Thursday, November 9 & Friday, November 10, 2017 at Union Hospital in Elkton, MD (2-day GAIT) Topic: Using a Team Approach to Meet the Needs of Medicare Patients: Nurses, Social Workers, Community health Workers, and Pharmacists
Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at HealthSouth Chesapeake Rehabilitation Hospital in Salisbury, MD (1-day GAIT) Topic: An Interdisciplinary Approach to the Treatment of Parkinsons Disease To register for training contact: Lisa Widmaier, MEd GAIT Coordinator Eastern Shore AHEC 814 Chesapeake Drive Cambridge, Maryland 21613 TELEPHONE: 410-221-2600 FAX: 410-221-2605 E-Mail: esahecgait@esahec.org For more information about GAIT go to: www.ahecwest.org/uploads/files/GAIT%20-PPT%20Overview%20updated%20with%20FY17%20FINAL.pdf
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