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University of Southern California
University of Southern California
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
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Research

Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program

Program Director: Laura Mosqueda (Family Medicine)

Occupational Therapy Faculty: Ashley Halle OTD, OTR/L; Samantha Valasek OTD, OTR/L

Period
Jul 2015 – Jun 2024

Total funding
$205,457 (anticipated)

The growing older adult population coupled with a shortage of an adequately trained health care workforce requires innovative models of care delivery and training to create a geriatric competent primary care workforce. The USC Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP) is a three year, $2.5 million grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). USC GWEP is developing comprehensive interprofessional geriatric primary care-based assessment and training programs with an emphasis on interprofessional training and team-based care. Our focus is on improving recognition and care for patients who have cognitive impairment or have a dementia diagnosis, and who, in addition, have significant medical co-morbidities.

Funding

Type Source Number Amount
Federal U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration 5U1QHP28740-02-00 $205,457 (anticipated)

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