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Authors

1. Fitzpatrick, Joyce J. MBA, PhD, RN, FAAN
2. Salinas, Theresa K. MA, RN, ANP-C
3. O'Connor, Linda J. MSN, RNC, CS
4. Stier, Lori EdD, RN
5. Callahan, Barbara MSN, RNC, ANPC
6. Smith, Thomas MSN, RN
7. White, Maureen T. MBA, RN

Abstract

This report describes a Nursing Care Quality Initiative (NCQI) through which a new model of care for hospitalized older adults and their families, the Family-Centered Geriatric Resource Nurse (FCGRN) model, was introduced. Eighteen units in 10 hospitals participated in the NCQI Project. Educational, clinical, and evaluation components of the NCQI Project are described.