Courses and Case Studies
The following listing includes courses and case studies developed by the Hartford Institute in collaboration with a panel of geriatric experts, the Oral Health Nursing Education and Practice Initiative (OHNEP) and the NICHE Program. Please visit this page for updated content.
Leadership Series
This series reviews different leadership skills and focuses on what it means to be a leader in one’s practice. It also highlights how organizations support leadership development to enhance recruitment and retention.
IPEP Case Study: Transitional Care
This case study follows George Rodriguez, an 82 year old man, currently in the hospital approaching discharge. He was admitted from the primary care provider's office 2 days ago for cellulitis of his left leg. The cellulitis has improved and he is now ready for discharge back home.
IPEP Case Study: Oral Health and Dementia
This case study explores the case of Mr. J. T., a 67 year old male with a diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment and diabetes mellitus (well-controlled with diet) and metformin for 5 years.
IPEP Case Study: Heart Failure
This case study follows Mrs. Jacobs, an 89-year-old woman who is new to the clinic. A social worker has referred her and forwarded on her report from a home evaluation.