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Interprofessional Collaboration for Optimal Geriatric Care, in partnership with AVAA

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1.  What is the mission of the Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center (GRECC)? Build new knowledge in geriatric care through research Improve health care for older Veterans by developing innovative clinical models of care Provide training and education on best practices in caring for older adults for health professions students and VA staff All of the above

2.  What statement is TRUE about integrating audiology into interdisciplinary case management? It’s easy, kids can do it It’s hard work but it’s worth it Audiology is too specialized to integrate into interprofessional education and practice Other specialties don’t care about hearing loss

3.  What is a good way for audiologists to collaborate across disciplines? Shadow providers in other specialties Participate in interdisciplinary case conferences Invite other providers to tour/observe in audiology All of these and more

4.  The Geriatric 5 Ms refer to which of the following? Mobility, mentation, medications, what matters most and multi-complexity Mobilize, maximize, maintain, minimize and modernize Model, motivate, mobilize, mediate and monitor None of the above

5.  Clinical demonstration projects that are ongoing in Eastern CO include which of the following? Free earplugs during Better Hearing and Speech Month Free hearing screening for Vets and family members Clinic observation of geriatric providers Students call isolated older adults at home to do wellness checks