Session: Building Capacity and Linkages for Long Term Care Research (Research that Promotes Sustainability and (re)Builds Strengths (January 15 - 18, 2009))
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PC-8 Building Capacity and Linkages for Long Term Care Research

Speakers/Presenters:


Sheryl Zimmerman, na , Mercedes Bern-Klug, na and Sonya Bowen, na
Schedule:
Thursday, January 15, 2009: 11:00 AM-12:30 PM
Balcony L (New Orleans Marriott)
Meeting psychosocial needs and demonstrating the importance of social work practice in long term care requires rigorous studies and linkages to federal agencies. This session will highlight an emerging network of long term care (LTC) researchers, efforts to build an LTC research agenda, and potential for stronger connections with CMS, NIH, AHRQ and the VA.