To train and educate nursing personnel in providing geriatric care by providing support for training of individuals, development and dissemination of curricula relating to the treatment of the health problems of elderly individuals; for training faculty members in geriatics; or for continuing education
credit:
to individuals who provide geriatic care.
Programs and initiatives are developed and implemented in coordination with programs under section 753 of the Public Health Service Act.
Funds may be used for salaries of personnel specifically employed for the project; consultant fees; supplies and equipment necessary to conduct the project; essential personnel travel expenses and other expenses related to the project.
Restricted uses:
Indirect costs are allowed for administrative costs incurred as a result of the project, limited to eight percent of direct costs.
Trainee expenses are not allowed.