Hong
Chartrand,
DrPH
Project Manager
Virginia Commonwealth University
Hong Chartrand, DrPH, joined the Virginia Center on Aging (VCoA) as Project Manager for the Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP). Prior to this position, she worked in different settings, including academics, governments and community-based organizations. Hong has over 20 years of experience administering, implementing, and evaluating community- and health system-based programs, policies, and services to improve access to care and population health. She holds a doctoral degree in public health from the University of Arizona.
Presenting at the Nexus Summit:
Background: High-quality geriatrics education and care include interprofessional collaboration rooted in mutual respect and shared values. Grounded in the 4Ms of Age-Friendly Care, the Creating Interprofessional Readiness for Complex & Aging Adults (CIRCAA) program is a continuing education program for healthcare practitioners seeking practice-based geriatrics training. Scholars assess their interprofessional readiness and geriatrics knowledge and experience at baseline and completion.Methods:Longitudinal assessment and demographic data from four cohorts (2020-2023) were analyzed. Change…