This first webinar will present universal competencies that are fundamental to quality geriatrics care, across disciplines and care settings. These include: understanding what is unique about the health and care of older adults; prevention, diagnosis, and management of geriatric syndromes (e.g., incontinence, falls, gait and balance disorders, dementia); care transitions; medication management; maintaining older adults’ function and well-being; working with older adults and families to set care goals; coordinating care with an interdisciplinary team; and providing social services and supports.
This series is hosted by the Medicare-Medicaid Coordination Office (MMCO) in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in collaboration with The Lewin Group, Community Catalyst, and the American Geriatrics Society. To learn more about current efforts and resources, visit Resources for Integrated Care at www.ResourcesforIntegratedCare.com.
