Interprofessional Model for Practice, Age-Friendly Care and Teamwork

Interprofessional Model for Practice, Age-Friendly Care and Teamwork(IMPACT 4Ms) is an invitation-only, one-day immersive event that offers learning and skill-building for professionals dedicated to improving the lives of older adults.

Why Attend IMPACT 4Ms?

This retreat is designed to help health care professionals, students and community workers gain essential knowledge and leadership skills for working with older adults. This event encourages collaboration across different specialties, helping participants see firsthand how working together can make a real difference in geriatrics and palliative care.

The retreat is open to a diverse group of participants, including:

  • Chief Residents
  • Program Directors
  • Social Work Students
  • Nursing Students
  • Chaplain Residents
  • Community Workers
  • Patients
  • Pharmacy Residents

What You Will Gain

Advanced Care Techniques

Acquire new skills for caring for older adults.

Expanded Teaching Abilities

Strengthen your skills in sharing knowledge on geriatrics and palliative care with others.

Certificate of Completion

Earn a certificate recognizing your commitment to interdisciplinary care.

What to Expect

Participants work in interprofessional groups to explore a case study centered around the 4Ms of Age-Friendly Health Systems.

The 4Ms: What Matters Most, Medication, Mentation and Mobility

Each module includes:

  • Evidence-based mini-lectures on geriatrics and palliative care
  • Interactive exercises and team-building activities
  • Presentations to enhance clinical skills

Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

Professionals in the following fields may be eligible for CEU credits (pending approval):

  • Nursing
  • Medicine
  • Pharmacy
  • Social work

Past Participating Organizations

CRIT has welcomed participants from various organizations, including:

  • Kentuckiana Regional Planning & Development Agency (KIPDA)
  • University of Louisville (Internal Medicine, Hematology & Oncology, Urology, School of Nursing, Psychiatry, Anesthesiology, Palliative Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Family and Geriatric Medicine)
  • Jewish Family & Career Services
  • Kentucky Coalition for Healthy Communities (KCHC)
  • ElderServe