AMDA Foundation - Deadline Approaches for 2006 AMDA Foundation/Pfizer Quality Improvement Awards

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Vol XIX, Nov `05

Deadline Approaches for 2006 AMDA Foundation/Pfizer Quality Improvement Awards

Vol XIX, November `05

Applications for the 2006 AMDA Foundation/Pfizer Quality Improvement Awards, a program created to support innovative projects that will make a distinct impact on the quality of long term care, are due on November 30. The number of applicants for this program has grown considerably over the years, as AMDA members and other practitioners have sought to contribute to patient care and share their insights with colleagues nationwide.

The awards, $10,000-$15,000 each, will support initiatives that focus on facility staff education, quality improvement programs, research on interventions and treatment, and health literacy to directly enhance the quality of care provided to patients in long term care settings. Applications must focus on one of the several therapeutic areas: pain management, dementia, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, or urinary incontinence.

Up to four awardees per year are selected by a group of experts appointed by the AMDA Foundation. Full eligibility criteria and all application materials have been mailed directly to AMDA members and also are available online at www.amdafoundation.org/awards. Direct questions about the awards to Erin Blume at 410-991-3137 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .