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E-Report Archive - Volume II, December 2002

Greetings!

Vol II, Dec `02

I am pleased to write that since the last E-Report, the AMDA Foundation has been awarded two AHRQ grants (see article below, left) and has published a two-part article on the LTC Research Network (plus an accompanying editorial from Network director, Larry Lawhorne, MD) in the September/October 2002 issue of JAMDA. I invite you to share the articles (as well as the AMDA Foundation E-Report) with your long term care colleagues.

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David Polakoff, MD, CMD
Chair, AMDA Foundation

Research Network Director's Report

Vol II, Dec `02 Dear Colleagues: It's been a very exciting and productive fall, and I am pleased to provide an update on Research Network Activities. Larry Lawhorne, MD AMDA Foundation Research Network Director
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Futures Program for Residents and Fellows

Vol II, Dec `02

Through January 6, 2003, the AMDA Foundation is accepting applications for the 2003 Futures Program. Since 2001, the Program has provided a select group of early career physicians a real-world perspective on life as a long term care (LTC) professional. The 1-day event, supported by an educational grant from Janssen, will be held March 6, 2003 in conjunction with the AMDA Annual Symposium.

Join the Research Network!

Vol II, Dec `02

More than 230 strong and growing, the AMDA Foundation Long Term Care Research Network is a alliance of AMDA members--established investigators and community-based medical directors--working to advance the cause of evidence-based practice in long term care. The group provides a unique opportunity for medical directors to gain research knowledge and skills and serves as a training ground for new principal investigators.

Watch Your Mail....

Vol II, Dec `02

Watch Your Mail for information on the AMDA Foundation's Annual Giving Campaign. The Foundation is committed to providing quality research, evidence-based practice, and improved patient outcomes. Your continued support ensures a better future for long term care.

AMDA Foundation Awarded Partnership and Conference Grants by AHRQ

Vol II, Dec `02

The AMDA Foundation has received a 4-year grant from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), a Public Health Service agency of the US Department of Health and Human Services, to support the formation of national- and state-based Long Term Care Quality Improvement Partnerships. The Foundation will collaborate with state Quality Improvement Organizations (QIOs) and national long term care provider organizations to implement and evaluate the effectiveness of AMDA evidence-based clinical practice guideline (CPG) toolkits in long term care facilities.