The John A. Hartford Foundation
The Framework initiative was supported by a grant from The John A. Hartford Foundation. Founded in 1929, the Foundation is a committed champion of training, research and service system innovations that promote the health and independence of America’s older adults. Additional information about the Foundation and its programs is available at www.jhartfound.org.
National Conference
“What a wonderful, worthwhile conference to be a part of!”
“It will be unforgettable for me; instilled hope for the future and potential for integration and collaboration.”
“Great, dynamic interchange among home care experts who share a passion.”
Framework’s National Conference
Promoting Excellence in Geriatric Home Care, held on July 9th, 2008, brought together 100 senior home care executives, geriatric experts, and leaders in government agencies and professional associations from across the nation.
The conference was a working meeting. Three plenary presentations provided a foundation for workgroup sessions based on Framework’s six key practice areas and commissioned white papers. Conference participants provided their expertise and feedback to Framework’s National Advisory Council.
The slides from the plenary presentations can be downloaded as PDF files by clicking the titles below. You will need Adobe Reader to view these files.
WELCOME: Promoting Excellence in Geriatric Home Care – Penny Hollander Feldman
OPENING: Examining the Evidence, Establishing the Framework, Embracing Change: Making Home the Hub of Excellent Care for Older Adults – Joanne Handy and Mary Naylor
LUNCH PRESENTATION: Retooling Home Health Care for an Aging America – Carol Raphael
Click here to read the conference proceedings featured in April 2009 issue of the National Association for Home Care & Hospice’s (NAHC) CARING magazine.
The challenges and proposed strategies discussed in each workgroup can be downloaded as a PDF file by clicking the title below.
Implementation Approaches for Framework Priority Areas and Strategies