Education and training relating to geriatrics

42 U.S. Code § 294c. Education and training relating to geriatrics

(a) Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program
(1) In general
The Secretary shall award grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements under this subsection to entities described in paragraph (1), (3), or (4) of section 295p of this title, section 296(2) of this title, or section 298(d) of this title, or other health professions schools or programs approved by the Secretary, for the establishment or operation of Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Programs that meet the requirements of paragraph (2).
(2) Requirements
(A) In general
A Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program receiving an award under this section shall support the training of health professionals in geriatrics, including traineeships or fellowships. Such programs shall emphasize, as appropriate, patient and family engagement, integration of geriatrics with primary care and other appropriate specialties, and collaboration with community partners to address gaps in health care for older adults.
(B) ActivitiesActivities conducted by a program under this section may include the following:
(i)
Clinical training on providing integrated geriatrics and primary care delivery services.
(ii)
Interprofessional training to practitioners from multiple disciplines and specialties, including training on the provision of care to older adults.
(iii)
Establishing or maintaining training-related community-based programs for older adults and caregivers to improve health outcomes for older adults.
(iv)
Providing education on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias to families and caregivers of older adults, direct care workers, and health professions students, faculty, and providers.
(3) Duration
Each grant, contract, or cooperative agreement or contract awarded under paragraph (1) shall be for a period not to exceed 5 years.
(4) Applications
To be eligible to receive a grant, contract, or cooperative agreement under paragraph (1), an entity described in such paragraph shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require.
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