The purpose of this program is to employ evidence-based strategies to strengthen Geriatrics knowledge among health professionals, integrate Geriatrics into primary health care and improve dementia care. The Dakota GWEP seeks higher quality care of older adults, helping primary care teams transform into age and dementia-friendly enterprises.
Program Objectives
- Develop reciprocal partnerships between academia, primary care sites/delivery systems (including nursing homes), and community organizations to transform clinic trainings environments into integrated geriatrics and primary care sites/delivery systems that are age-friendly and dementia-friendly.
- Provide interprofessional geriatrics clinical training and education to students, residents, fellows, faculty, and preceptors in Tribal, Tribal Organizations, Underserved and/or Rural (TTOUR) primary care sites/delivery systems with the intent to have them practice in these sites upon completion of their program.
- Establish and/or maintain education and training programs in TTOUR primary care sites/delivery systems that provide the supportive care workforce, direct care workers, and the primary care workforce with the knowledge and skills to improve the care of older adults, including persons living with dementia, by using innovative technology and methods.
Staff
Donald Jurivich, DO
Principal Investigator, Program Director, Chair of Geriatrics
donald.jurivich@und.edu(701) 777-6949
Gunjan Manocha, PhD
Associate Program Director, Director of Geriatrics Education, Assistant Professor
gunjan.manocha@und.edu(701) 777-4455
Bethany Reed
Program Assistant
Susan Thompson
Program Assistant
susan.thompson2@und.edu(701) 777-6706
Meghan Jeanotte
Administrative Assistant, GWEP Business Manager
meghan.jeanotte@und.edu(701) 777-6936
Natasha Green
Program Manager
ngreen@qualityhealthnd.org(701) 989-6226
Partners
Academic Partners
Indians Into Medicine (INMED)
North Dakota AHEC
North Dakota State University (NDSU)
University of North Dakota (UND)
University of South Dakota (USD)
Community Partners
Alzheimer's Association - Minnesota North Dakota Chapter
Alzheimer's Association® South Dakota Chapter
Center for Rural Health
Dancing Skies
Grand Forks Senior Center
Home Therapy Solutions
LINK
Memory Cafe
NAGE
North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services (NDHHS)
North Dakota Long Term Care Association
Quality Health Associates of North Dakota (QHA)
Train ND
Tribal Organizations
Healthcare Partners
All Embracing Home Care
CHI - Carrington ND
Dunseith Community Nursing Home
Edgewood Healthcare
Golden Acres Manor
Good Samaritan Society®
Home Therapy Solutions
Hospice of the Red River Valley
Indian Health Services (IHS)
Innovative Therapy Solutions
Legacy Medical
Life Skills and Transition Center
Love & Care, Inc
Lutheran Sunset Home
Missouri Slope LTC
Mountrail Bethel Home
ND Rural CAHs
Richardton Health Center
Rough Rider High Value Network
Sakakawea Medical Center
Sanford® Health
SMP Health - St. Catherine North
Spirit Lake Health Center
UND Center for Family Medicine
Unity Medical Center
USD Family Medicine
Funding Partners
Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA)
Dakota Geriatrics, a Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP) is supported by funding from the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling 5M with 0% financed with nongovernmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government.
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