Working towards optimal health for all older adults

National Hartford Center of Gerontological Nursing Excellence

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NHCGNE is a 501(c)3 organization whose mission is to enhance and sustain the capacity and competency of nurses to provide quality care to older adults.

We build upon the legacy of The John A. Hartford Foundation, which represents the gold standard of excellence in gerontology. Join us for the opportunity to build your institution into a gerontological nursing powerhouse.

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WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT

NHCGNE is a specialty organization dedicated to optimal health and quality of life for older adults.

Support from the John A. Hartford Foundation ended in 2016. In our commitment to continue the legacy of these generous years of funding, which provided the impetus for the ascendance of the discipline of gerontologic nursing, NHCGNE is spearheading a fundraising campaign to continue to support operations of the NHCGNE. Your gift will ensure our parents, grandparents and loved ones all get the very best, researched-based gerontological nursing care available.

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2020 NHCGNE Leadership Conference November 7-8, 2020 Philadelphia, PA

Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Older Adults

Please note that NHCGNE is paying close attention to new developments pertaining to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Six cases were confirmed in a Washington state nursing home on 2/29/20. We encourage anyone working with older adults to pay attention to the warnings and take extra precautions. Specifically, we encourage you to:

Monitor the CDC website for additional information
Review and follow the World Health Organization's (WHO) Travel Advice
Recommendations for protecting yourself and others from exposure.

Resources

Here are some additional links to help all of us understand and be as prepared as possible for this world health threat, especially as it relates to older adults:

COVID-10 in PALTC Settings by The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine

A message from the ANA

ANA COVID-19 Page

Coronavirus Commission for Safety and Quality in Nursing Homes

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation after Hospital Admission with COVID-19

Tackling High-Priority COVID-19 Challenges for Nursing Homes

2020 Applications Coming Soon!

Distinguished Educator in Gerontological Nursing Program

The Distinguished Educator in Gerontological Nursing Program (the Program) is a Hartford initiative that aims to recognize the leadership of nurse educators working with students, faculty, providers, and older people in diverse settings.

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NHCGNE Leaders Chronical Gerontological Nursing Initiatives

NHCGNE leaders, Claudia J. Beverly and J Taylor Harden, have written a tremendous article in Science Direct that chronicles the John A. Hartford Foundation (JAHF) funded gerontological nursing initiatives 1996-present.

NHCGNE 2019 Annual Report

2019 was a year of growth and expansion for NHCGNE. Learn more about the direction and program building accomplished by NHCGNE.

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