The Azusa Pacific University (APU) GWEP is integrating the 4Ms Framework into high-level electronic health record (EHR) automation visions with cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence (AI) clinical simulation in post-acute settings to deliver Age-Friendly Care to tribal, tribal organizations, underserved, and/or rural (TTOUR) populations.
 
The APU GWEP case study details the processes, challenges, and lessons learned from their transition from a design phase into an active pilot through partner engagement and clinical buy-in. 

Speakers:

• Diane Chau, MD
• David Picella, PhD, FNP, CNS, GS-C, CPG 

The Johns Hopkins University GWEP collaborates with the Schools of Nursing at the University of Maryland and Morgan State University to integrate the 4Ms Framework into nursing home care for both undergraduate and graduate nursing students.

This initiative includes an interprofessional didactic component followed by a clinical experience. Students learn to facilitate advance care planning discussions and explore what matters to each resident using an “All About Me” booklet and the development of personalized storyboards. Students also receive training in medication safety, medication reconciliation, and mobility and fall risk assessment.

Speakers:

• Regina Greco, DNP, CRNP, CPAFH
• Jane Marks, MSN

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The University of Louisville Trager Institute GWEP case study discusses integration of the 4Ms Framework into the EHR system through their innovative FlourishCare (FC) model.
 
This initiative transformed their geriatrics primary care clinic into an interprofessional, age-friendly hub by embedding a holistic, biopsychosocial assessment directly into the EHR, enabling the creation of shared, goal-oriented care plans centered on what matters most. The case study details the development of specific workflows and custom functionalities within Epic that support interdisciplinary team communication and track improvements in mobility, mentation, and medication management. 

Speakers:

• Samantha G. Cotton, PhD
• Anna C. Faul, PhD 
• Christian D. Furman, MD 
• Katherine E. Linzy, MS 
• Chelsea Miceli, MSSW 

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The Virginia Geriatric Education Center (VGEC) GWEP is partnering with the Chickahominy Indian Tribe in Virginia to promote Age-Friendly Care for tribal elders.  This case study shares the journey of embarking on relationship building and collaboration with the Chickahominy Indian Tribe, including establishing relationships with tribal leaders and staff, being present in the community for pow-wows and other events, conducting an age-friendly needs assessment with tribal elders, offering culturally adapted educational opportunities identified as important by the elders, and hiring a tribal citizen to join their GWEP team. 

The activities have generated positive impact and support coalition building with tribal nations. Currently, tribal leaders and elders are co-creating and delivering, with the VGEC GWEP, a video-based curriculum to train health care professionals and students about the history, culture and meaning of health and wellness in the tribal community.  

Speakers:

• Mia Eubank, RN
• Lindsey N. Johnson, MS, CPC, THRP
• Patricia W. Slattum, PharmD, PhD
• Ishan C. Williams, PhD, FGSA

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