The overarching goals of the virtual Rural Interdisciplinary Team Training (RITT) workshop are to increase provider and staff knowledge and skills in geriatrics and to provide the tools for sustained team-based approaches for quality care for older Veterans. Topics include:
- Benefits of interprofessional healthcare teams
- Identification of geriatric “red flags” that require immediate attention when recognized
- Discussion about three common geriatric syndromes
- Overview and demonstration of cognitive screening tools
Virtual RITT workshops are open to VA and other affiliated VA employees (such as contracted HBPC employees or
staff from contracted Home Health Agencies) that primarily serve rural Veterans. Virtual RITT is
accredited by EES for 3.75 CME/CEU for Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Psychology, Dietetics, Social Work and PT/OT.
Visit the RITT website to learn more: www.Gerischolars.org/RITT Program
If you are interested in scheduling a training or need more information about virtual RITT please contact:
Eve Gottesman, MBA
Program Coordinator
eve.gottesman@va.gov
Judith L. Howe, PhD
Program Director
judith.howe@va.gov