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OVERVIEW. Kenneth Shay Director of Geriatric Programs Geriatrics and Extended Care Services Department of Veterans Affairs Kenneth.Shay@va.gov. Veterans. Community. VA. Veterans. Community. VA care provided to Veterans. VA. Community care provided to Veterans. Veterans.

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  1. OVERVIEW Kenneth Shay Director of Geriatric Programs Geriatrics and Extended Care Services Department of Veterans Affairs Kenneth.Shay@va.gov

  2. Veterans Community VA

  3. Veterans Community VA care provided to Veterans VA Community care provided to Veterans

  4. Veterans Community Veteran-Community Partnership (VCP) Community care provided to Veterans VA care provided to Veterans VA

  5. Groups or agencies concerned with homelessness, mental health, caregivers, …. Veterans Community corresponding VA offices VCP VA corresponding VA offices ….transportation, post-deployment, elder care, rural health…

  6. Groups or agencies concerned with homelessness, mental health, caregivers, …. Veterans Community corresponding VA offices VCP VA ….transportation, post-deployment, elder care, rural health… corresponding VA offices

  7. Veterans Community VCP VA

  8. V C P Veterans Community VA Veteran-Community Partnership = VCP

  9. Background • There are over 22 million Veterans in the U.S. • ~9 million Vets enrolled; 47% over age 65 • Elderly Veterans are “10 years older” than age-matched non-Veteran counterparts • More interacting diagnoses, drugs • More functional dependence • More caregiver needs and challenges • 70% of VA patients over age 65 use one or more other healthcare services—yet there is no systematic linkage among providers/services • Discontinuities in care and documentation • Redundant and missed services

  10. Veteran-Community Partnerships • Vision • All Veterans and their caregivers will have access to, and choices among, the services that allow our Veterans to stay in the place they call home. • Mission • To foster Veterans seamless access to, and transitions among, the full continuum of non-institutional extended care and support services in VA and the community. “Serving those who served for us”

  11. What is a VCP? • Veteran Community Partnerships (VCP) are formalized partnerships through which local VA facilities connect with state and local community service agencies in an effort to: • Enhance and improve access to and quality of care • Promote seamless transitions • Educate community agencies & VA providers • Support caregivers • Develop and foster strong relationships between VA and community agencies and providers

  12. VCP Principles • Person Centered • Increase Access • Create Choice • Provide best care • Mutual support

  13. VCP Origins and Status • Hospice-Veteran Partnerships (HVP) (2002) • Geriatrics & Extended Care strategic plan (2008) • VCP Pilot Sites (2010 - 2011) • Albany, NY • Manchester, NH • Battle Creek, MI • Contract with NHPCO (2011) • VCP Trainings (2012 - current) • VISN 8 – January 2012 • VISN 11 – May 2012 • VISN 6 – June 2013 • VISN 4 – March 2014 • VISNs 18, 20, 21 (VA Rural Health) – January 2014, follow up May 2014 • VCP-HVP – November 2015 • VISN 20 – (combined with COVER-to-COVER) – October 2016 • VISN 9 – (combined with COVER-to-COVER) – December 2016 • Total VCPs – 56 VA sites trained, in 24 states and 17 VISNs* * Note: VISNs are the Veterans Health Administration’s Veterans Integrated Service Networks; see https://www.va.gov/directory/guide/division.asp?dnum=1.

  14. VCP Locations (Sites Trained) Rural Health Sites – VISNs 18, 20, 21 – AK, WA, CA, AZ, TX (6) VISN 10 & 12 Facilities - IL, IN, MI (7) VISN 2 – Albany, NY (1) VISN 1 – Manchester, NH (1) VISN 20 Facilities - WA (2) w/ C2C VISN 4 - PA and DE (9) VISN 9 Facilities – KY, TN (5) w/ C2C VISN 5 & 6 Facilities – WV, VA, NC (8) HVP to VCP Sites – AR, So. CA, No. CA, MT, NE, NJ, FL, OH, PA, NC, GA (11) VISN 8 Facilities (7)

  15. Who is Involved? • Community Partners: • Veterans • Veterans Services Organizations • Hospice-Veteran Partnerships • Community, county, and state human services agencies • Aging network • Caregivers • Caregiver coalitions • Academic institutions • Service Organizations • Faith-based organizations • Non-profits • Charitable organizations • Philanthropic organizations • Hospice organizations • Home care agencies • Respite organizations • Disability groups • VA Medical Center Partners: • Hospice and Palliative Care • VA Voluntary Service • OIF/OEF program • Social Work Service • Nursing Service/Community Health • Mental Health Service • Geriatrics and Extended Care • Office of Public Affairs • Homelessness

  16. VCP National Advisory Council • Administration for Community Living* • Disabled American Veterans* • LeadingAge(formerly American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging) * • National Alliance for Caregiving* • National Association of Area Agencies on Aging* • National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization* • VHA Hospice-Veteran Partnership Workgroup • VHA Office of Care Management and Social Work • VHA Office of Community Engagement • VHA Offices Geriatrics and Extended Care and Operations • VHA Office of Nursing Service • VHA Office of Primary Care Services and Operations • VHA Office of Rural Health * ex officio members

  17. Activities of VCPs • Conduct assessments to determine the unique needs of Veterans within communities • Exchange information between VA and community agencies in an effort to keep both informed of local and VA resources, strengths, and potential growth areas • Educate community agencies about specific veteran-related issues and benefits • Conduct community outreach educational programs for veterans groups/community agencies to provide information on the VA continuum of care, available resources, and options • Hold local/regional/statewide educational events for both community and VA stakeholders to provide information on the continuum of care options and VA healthcare system • Create/disseminate educational tools that partners can access for the most current and complete information on resources for veterans, in VA and in the community…And more!

  18. Feedback about VCP • “VCP activities have opened doors to building stronger relationships with community agencies.” • “I thought VCP was going to be another responsibility to add to my already overflowing plate—but it has really provided me the very tools I was looking for to help me do my job more effectively.” • “VCP has provided opportunities to represent the VA in a positive light.” • “VCP has provided education to community agencies that was unknown prior – including myths re: enrollment & eligibility.” • “VCP is key to a strong foundation for ongoing collaboration, trust and mutual respect.”

  19. VCP Resources – Toolkit, Reports, Etc.

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