Tohono O’odham Elder Care Consortium

Sustainability and Sustained Impact Report

December 2013

Sustainability and Sustained Impact

Sustainability:- Programs and services continue because they are

valued and draw support and resources

Sustained Impact:- Those long-term effects that may or may not be

dependent on the continuation of programs, services, efforts or collaborations

Accomplishments:Caregiver CertificateAOA GrantResource Mapping for Improved Continuum of CareShared VisionIncreased Awareness of Elder NeedsEnhanced Community EngagementStrategic Plan, Whitepaper, Focus Group Data,

Needs Assessment, Mission/Vision

New Capacities Created

Future Goals: Outreach Increased Staffing Networking with Aging Experts Trainings (e.g. Case Manager 101, ethical issues)

New Capacities Created

Accomplishments:Career DevelopmentEnhanced Collaboration and CommunicationContact List and Division ActivitiesSustaining Commitment to Elder WelfareDHHS Senior Services Expansion PlanAddressing IT Needs of Tribal Elders

New Ways of Serving

Future Goals:Resource Mapping and Coordination of CareInformation TechnologyStrategic Planning and Policy ChangeCommunity Outreach

New Ways of Serving

Accomplishments:Investment of Staff Time by Agency LeadershipElders are Part of the Community ConversationInvestment in Staff through Geriatric Nurse

Leadership AcademyOngoing Caregiver Training ProgramECC Strategic Plan Adopted under Nation’s

Executive Administration PlanCreation of Adult Protective Services

Policy Changes

Future Goals:Workforce Development (assessment of health

service providers needed)Network Development (annual goals and

increased funding)Access to Care (technology, monthly clinic)

Policy Changes

Questions?

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