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.

Course

COA-LTC (All): Person and Family Centered Care

This module will guide providers on how to provide care that is respectful of and responsive to individuals, as well as how to put patients/residents and their families at the center of decision-making.

Course

COA-LTC (All): Serving a Diverse Population in Long-Term Care

This module will outline best practices to use when caring for LGBTQ older adults. This is done by explaining terminology, describing conceptual frameworks, and outlining health disparities faced by this community. Additionally, best-practices in caring for LGBTQ older adults are outlined.

Course

COA-LTC (Discharge Planner): Transitional Care for Older Adults

This module will define transitional care, identify gaps in transitional care and risk factors for readmission, and outline the roles of the Interprofessional Team in transitional care. Learners will be able to describe the 4Ms of an age-friendly health system, identify the eight care services associated with improved patient outcomes, and apply techniques that improve patient education. 

Case Study

COA-LTC (Discharge Planner): Transitional Care for Older Adults (Case Study)

In this case study, professionals will be presented with a patient who is discharged from post-acute care to home care.

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