The Specialization in Health The Specialization in Health Management for Older Management for Older

Adults:Adults: Contents and Contents and DynamicsDynamics

Specialization Introductory Module6 May 2013

Specialization Specialization SummarySummary

The Specialization in Health Management for Older Adults is a course to improve the competencies of

current professionals in quality health management in Latin America and the Caribbean.

This theoretical and empirical course was designed in partnership by:

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)The Inter-American Center for Social Security Studies (CIESS)

andThe Latin American Academy of Medicine for Older Adults

(ALMA)

Development of Development of Competencies in 7 Competencies in 7

AreasAreas1. Analysis and Evaluation2. Policy Management3. Program and Service Planning4. Communication and Cultural Competency5. Community Work6. Public Health7. Senior Management and Leadership

All 7 of these competencies are gained All 7 of these competencies are gained through students’ participation in an through students’ participation in an

introductory module followed by 6 online introductory module followed by 6 online class modules.class modules.

Introductory Module:Introductory Module:May 6-10, 2013May 6-10, 2013BarbadosBarbados

Introductory ModuleIntroductory ModuleObjectives: By the end of the Introductory Module you will:

1.Be familiar with the principal health management concepts upon which the Specialization is built2.Be able to navigate the MOODLE platform3.Engage in discussions on relevant topics and learn to present on these topics in groups4.Understand how you can translate the knowledge gained in the Specialization into your career and life goals.

Introductory ModuleIntroductory ModuleAgenda items include:

1.LECTURES: An introduction to various topics related to health management in aging.2.TRAININGS: MOODLE platform and virtual campus navigation.3.CASE STUDIES: Three different case studies that will be followed by group presentations.4.WORKSHOPS: Presentations and activities relating to important management topics and the final project.

Introductory ModuleIntroductory Module

Use this time in the introductory module to ask

questions about the MOODLE platform, get to know your

group members and begin the learning process!

Module I – VI: Module I – VI: May 13, 2013 – January 20, May 13, 2013 – January 20,

20142014Virtual ClassroomVirtual Classroom

Course CompositionCourse Composition• Each module is composed of several units.• Use the unit guides posted under each module

to receive instructions for your coursework.• Each module unit varies in homework and

activities and will include several of the following: lectures, readings, forums, quizzes and practical activities.

• The last unit of each module contains an evaluation activity. You are given four extra days before you start the next module to complete this activity.

Module IModule IAging and SocietyAging and Society

Unit Title Knowledge

1 Demography of Aging

Understand key demographic indicators to assess the health status of the elderly and their impact on health systems.

2 Epidemiology of Aging

Know and interpret the main epidemiological indicators to assess the health status of the elderly and their impact on health systems.

3 Society and Aging Identify the influence of social determinants of health on health patterns of the elderly and the accessibility and equity of health services for them.

Evaluation Unit: Health Situation Analysis

Module IIModule IIPublic Policy, Public Health and Health Programs Public Policy, Public Health and Health Programs

Unit Title Knowledge

1 Aging and Health in Public Policy: Active Aging Framework

Understand the essential functions of public health in the development, implementation and evaluation of programs and services for older adults while utilizing an active aging framework.

2 Public Health and Aging: The Human Rights Approach

Study the principle contributions and social, political and legal barriers to the positioning of aging themes in policy strategies and identify effective public policies that promote the human rights of older adults in the region.

3 Healthy Aging and the Environment: The Age Friendly Communities Project

Recognize and implement policies and programs that utilize environments as tools in active and healthy aging.

Evaluation Unit: Strategic Planning

Module IIIModule IIIHealth Service Management for Older AdultsHealth Service Management for Older Adults

Unit Title Knowledge

1 Basics of Individual Aging

Utilize the life course approach to aging in understanding the biological and psychological development of persons as they age.

2 Older Persons as a Patient

Recognize the heterogeneity of the aging process of individuals and varying determinants in aging.

3 Chronic Care in Health Services

Manage chronic disease care and the interaction between one’s chronic disease and their functional state.

4 Disease Prevention for Older Adults

Understand key prevention efforts in health for older adults.

Evaluation Unit

Module IVModule IVCommunity Health Management for Older AdultsCommunity Health Management for Older Adults

Unit Title Knowledge

1 Health Promotion for Older Persons

Assess risks to older adult health and safety and identify interventions and behaviors that promote physical and mental health, nutrition, function, safety.

2 Principles of Community Health Program Development

Design and implement community programs aimed at the prevention, rehabilitation and care of older adults while successfully incorporating all sectors involved in community health, wellness and quality of life of older adults.

3 Evidence-Based Self-Care Programs for Older Adults

Understand the theory, concepts and practices of self-care and identify evidence-based self –care programs on the community level.

4 Continuous Coordination of Care

Understand the various aspects of the referral process for services and care for older adults and how to oversee successful transitions of care.

Evaluation Unit: RE-AIM for Program Planning

Module VModule VHealth Management for Complex Older PatientsHealth Management for Complex Older Patients

Unit Title Knowledge

1 The Burden of Multiple Chronic Disease, Frailty and Disability

Manage chronic disease care and the interaction between one’s chronic disease and their functional state

2 The Complex Older Patient

Understand the various needs in care for older adults and address those needs through the integration of appropriate services.

3 Acute Care for Older Persons

Analyze the organization of hospital geriatric services and programs addressing the major health problems for older adults and that demonstrate a high level of quality and attention to patient safety.

4 Long-Term Care Know the definitions of various models of medium and long-term care programs and services and understand the characteristics of each program, criteria for admission, evaluation and standards of quality for best practices in care.Evaluation Unit: Quality Assessment

Module VIModule VIFinal ProjectFinal Project

• The final project consists of a proposal of an intervention for a management problem. The student will choose this management problem according to unresolved needs that he or she has identified in the environment in which they work.

• Start now!

ProfessorsProfessorsAll Specialization professors are experienced health experts in the field of aging and health.

Professors here this week include:Dr. Alan DeLaTorreDr. Enrique Vega

Dr. Gabriela Ríos CázaresDr. Mary Guthrie

Dr. Raquel Abrantes

TutorsTutorsTutors are available to assist students in course navigation. Tutors serve as students’ primary contact throughout the course.

Tutors:Ix-Chel Poot

Shonta DuncanAshley Rowe

Specialization GroupsSpecialization GroupsGroup 1 Group 2 Group 3

Tutor: Ix-Chel Poot Tutor: Shonta Duncan

Tutor: Ashley Rowe

Eulynis BrowneLolita ColebrookeRaschelle GreavesGozel GreenidgeEvelyn HannaAlicia de Jong SalinasTessa StroudeAdora ToussaintDerice Williams

Shirley AugustineVanya BruneyBernadine CumberbatchMegan GrosvenorRose-Anne HazzardGarcia HendricksonLundie RichardsJennifer Roberts

Uanna BurrowsJuliett DownesMichael GoodluckCharmaine HippolytePaula Scipio LesseyCelia MaxwellAkenath MiserFrancine Watson

QUESTIONS?QUESTIONS?