Practice Change Leaders for Aging and Health, Applications Due Sept. 23
The Practice Change Leaders for Aging and Health (PCL) program has announced their call for applications for the second cohort of awards. PCL is a national program to develop, support, and expand the influence of organizational leaders who are committed to achieving transformative improvements in care for older adults. The program is jointly supported by The Atlantic Philanthropies and the John A. Hartford Foundation. Applications are due by Monday, September 23, 2013, 5:00pm EDT.
The Practice Change Leaders for Aging and Health (PCL) program has announced their call for applications for the second cohort of awards. PCL is a national program to develop, support, and expand the influence of organizational leaders who are committed to achieving transformative improvements in care for older adults. The program is jointly supported by The Atlantic Philanthropies and the John A. Hartford Foundation.
PCL is a one-year opportunity to gain enhanced leadership skills and content expertise to positively influence care for older adults. Leaders complete a project aimed at integrating improved care for older adults within their organization, allowing them to remain at their full-time job throughout the one-year program. The goals of the program are 1) the development of effective leaders who champion high quality care and promote a prominent role for older adults in defining the type, intensity, and setting of care they choose to receive; and 2) the resulting improvement in the organization and delivery of health and health care services to older adults. Through participation in this one-year program, leaders will further develop their leadership skills through completing a project aimed at improving care for older adults. With the support of national Senior Leaders, PCLs will engage in self-directed acquisition of the necessary skills and content expertise to become more effective leaders.
Application Deadline: Monday, September 23, 2013, 5:00pm EDT
Start of Award: January 1, 2014
Amount of Award: Leaders receive $45,000 per year for one year. The applicant's home institution is expect to provide cost-sharing support as described in the "Conditions of the Award."
Number of Awards: Up to 10 awards will be made.
To learn more about the program and download an application, please visit www.changeleaders.org; details regarding informational teleconferences for potential applicants will be posted here. For more information about the application process, please click here.