Long-Term Care RISE ECHO Program

What can you expect from an ECHO session?

The heart of an ECHO session is the delivery and discussion of cases presented by participants like you. Cases are presented to other registered participants and our multi-disciplinary expert team in order to to gain confidence and competence in providing specialized care to residents. ECHO sessions also include 15-minute flash talks covering various topics.  

What are the benefits of attending?

  •  A regional learning community of professionals like you.   
  • Presentations from subject matter experts.
  • Suggestions on managing your most complex cases.
  • Free continuing education and nursing home administrator credits.
 

 

Brought to you by our Partners at Project ECHO at Penn State College of Medicine:

Project ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) is an internationally-recognized, evidencebased approach to continuing education and tele-mentoring that leverages the power of sharing knowledge across miles and across disciplines. Project ECHO started at Penn State College of Medicine in 2018 and aims to improve health outcomes and access to care within and beyond Pennsylvania. 

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Session Schedule & Topics:

  • The Long-Term Care RISE ECHO program hosts sessions on alternating Thursdays each month from 1 - 2 pm
  • This program seeks to empower facility administration and staff to improve health outcomes for residents facing challenges related to age-friendly care.
  • The Long-Term Care RISE ECHO provides an innovative and evidence-based approach to increasing high-quality care for residents by bringing together specialists and non-specialists to improve care for residents in the communities where they live.