Hartford Practice Initiatives

• Increase access to and dissemination of gerontological nursing best practices education to nurses and leaders of staff who care for older persons
• Expand degree options for upgrading the skill and preparation of nurse leaders in community-based and long term care settings
• Build cooperative relationships with care agencies to enhance education, practice, and research

M-Train: Multi-level Translation Research Application in Nursing Homes

M-Train provides workshops and individualized training in long-term care (LTC) facilities and focuses on different care problems such as urinary incontinence and pain management. The workshops are designed for staff members from long-term care facilities including RN’s, LPN’s and CNA’s.

Each participating LTC facility will bring their facility’s policy on the topic and a case study of a person with the problem. An expert in the field will make a formal presentation, followed by a roundtable discussion and opportunity for questions and information sharing. Each facility will receive a site visit between sessions to provide assistance and consultation as requested.

Evidence-Based Practice Guidelines