HRSA Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program Fund
HRSA has released the Funding Opportunity Announcement for its Geriatrics Programs. HRSA has combined all of the Geriatrics Programs (GACAs, GECs, GTPD, and CGEPs) into one fund – the Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP). The application deadline is March 5, 2015.
HRSA has released the Funding Opportunity Announcement for its Geriatrics Programs. HRSA has combined all of the Geriatrics Programs (GACAs, GECs, GTPD, and CGEPs) into one fund – the Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP). The application deadline is March 5, 2015.
A Technical Assistance call will be held on:
- Thursday, December 18, 2014 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Call-in Number (Toll Free): 1-800-369-1792
Participant Code: 1463638
Adobe Connect Link: https://hrsa.connectsolutions.com/ta_for_geriatrics_foa/
For replay information (The recording will be available until February 17, 2015)
Call-in number (Toll Free): 1-866-407-9261
Passcode: 2715
In addition, Regional TA sessions are tentatively scheduled for the week of January 5, 2015. Information regarding these sessions will be posted here:http://bhw.hrsa.gov/grants/geriatricsalliedhealth/gwep.html
HRSA Program Summary
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Bureau of Health Workforce (BHW) is accepting applications for fiscal year (FY) 2015 Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP). The purpose of this cooperative agreement program is to establish and operate geriatric education centers that will implement the GWEP project to develop a health care workforce that maximizes patient and family engagement and improves health outcomes for older adults by integrating geriatrics with primary care. Special emphasis will be on providing the primary care workforce with the knowledge and skills to care for older adults and on collaborating with community partners to address gaps in health care for older adults through individual, system, community, and population level changes.
Funding may be used to support training of individuals, including patients, families, caregivers, direct care workers, health professions providers, students, residents, fellows who will provide health care to older adults and the faculty who train these individuals. Funding may also be used to provide educational programs for patients, family members, and caregivers to afford them with the knowledge and skills for self-management or the care delivery of older adults.