Dementia-Proficient Managed Care: Academic–Industry Collaboration on a Multitiered Staff Training Program
2024
Dementia Care Training Program
Sample size: 500
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Engle David, O’Neil GeVonne, Amjad Halima, Fields Cynthia, Samus Quincy
Primary Institution: Centene Corporation and Johns Hopkins University
Hypothesis
Can a multi-tiered staff training program improve dementia care proficiency among managed care teams?
Conclusion
The training program led to a nearly 50% increase in proficiency in dementia care among participants.
Supporting Evidence
- Over 6.5 million people are living with Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias in the U.S.
- Centene Corporation operates government-sponsored healthcare programs for 27.5 million managed care members.
- The training program aligns with CMS and state training requirements.
Takeaway
This study shows that training healthcare workers can help them take better care of people with dementia.
Methodology
The study involved a multi-tiered training program with eLearning and live instructor-led modules.
Participant Demographics
Participants included managed care and health plan teams from 37 states.
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