NIH Reporter #5IK2HX003341-04

VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System seeks research services to optimize care transitions for Veterans with dementia

The VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System is seeking research services to optimize care transitions for Veterans with dementia following discharge from community hospitals or emergency departments. - Government Buyer: - Veterans Affairs (VA) Eastern Colorado Health Care System - Supported by VA Offices of Geriatrics and Extended Care, Community Care, and Emergency Medicine - Scope of Work: - Mixed-methods research to evaluate and improve care transitions for dual-use Veterans (receiving both VA and community care) - Identification of risk factors for adverse outcomes - Pilot intervention to enhance care transitions - Legislative Alignment: - Project aligns with the VA MISSION Act of 2018, focusing on dual-use Veterans - Products/Services Requested: - Research services (no specific products, part numbers, or OEMs mentioned) - Unique Requirements: - Emphasis on dual-use Veterans and transitions from community care to VA care - Mixed-methods approach combining qualitative and quantitative research - Focus on piloting practical interventions to improve outcomes - No OEMs or commercial vendors specified, as this is a research-focused procurement.

Description

The project aims to evaluate and improve transitions of care for Veterans with Dementia who are discharged from community hospitals or emergency departments. It addresses gaps in care for dual-use Veterans receiving both community and VA care under the VA MISSION Act of 2018. The work involves a mixed-methods approach to identify risk factors for adverse outcomes and to pilot an intervention to enhance care transitions. The project is supported by the VA Offices of Geriatrics and Extended Care, Community Care, and Emergency Medicine and aligns with VA priorities focusing on legislative impacts on Veteran care.

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