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Older adults have been hit the hardest by COVID-19. Now, more than ever, ensuring they receive the best possible care is paramount. In light of that, we are offering a 30% discount on our materials to help make sure we can get the best knowledge into the right hands, right now.
Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing
NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing
Expert insight on COVID-19 and Older Adults
HIGN is dedicated to the care of older adults and recognizes the vast impact of COVID-19 on this vulnerable population. To address their unique needs and experiences, we’ve created educational content specific to older adults and the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more about our free resources here.
Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing
NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing
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Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing
NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing
Expertise in Geriatric Education, Research, and Practice
HIGN Associate Director Cinnamon St. John's Center for Medicare Advocacy report looks at how COVID-19 exploited existing vulnerabilities in nursing homes and offers policy recommendations for needed change in nursing home care. Read more here.
Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing
NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing
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This collaborative study, Senior Oral Health: A Community-Based, Interprofessional Educational Experience for Nursing and Dental Students, reports on the effectiveness of a community-based interprofessional experience with teams of students from NYU nursing, nurse practitioner and dental programs.
Our Mission
The mission of HIGN is to ensure older adults achieve optimal health and quality of life. The commitment to this mission exhibited by the dedicated Hartford Institute leadership, staff and affiliate organizations has made HIGN a globally recognized geriatric presence.
Behavioral Health in Primary Care (BHPC) Series
Course Format
Interactive Module
Target Audiences
Interprofessional, Registered Nurses
Course Learning Objectives
To maximize the potential of the nursing workforce as a vital part of the primary care team to address behavioral health concerns, including substance use and mental health, and mitigate social determinants that serve as barrier to good health.
Course
Primary Care of Older Adults for Registered Nurses (PCOA-RN) Series
Author
Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing at New York University Rory Meyers College of Nursing
Course Format
Asynchronous
Target Audiences
Registered Nurses
Course
Care of Older Adults in Home Care Series: RN Modules (COA-HC-RN)
Author
Tara Cortes, PhD, RN, FAAN
Course Format
Asynchronous
Target Audiences
Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses
Course Learning Objectives
After viewing this module you will be able to: Differentiate between care coordination and disease management Describe characteristics of care coordination Recognize the role of care coordination in establishing working partnerships Describe risk stratified care coordination Distinguish between the levels of care coordination
Course
E-Learning Modules
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The HIGN eLearning Center is your portal to courses, webinars, tools and other resources for nurses, physicians, social workers and other members of the interprofessional healthcare team.
Try This:® Series
Our Try This:® Series offers assessment tools on a variety of topics relevant to the care of older adults.
General Assessment Series
The General Assessment Try This:® Series offers assessment tools on essential care...
Specialty Practice Series
Highlighting assessment tools specific to specialty practice nurses in the care of older adults, this series…
Dementia Series
This series is focused on tools and strategies in the assessment of older adults with dementia. Endorsed…
