First off, this session will offer an overview of the MI Choice Waiver program to better understand the program. This may offer program options for assisted living residents. Additionally, this session will provide a comprehensive introduction to PACE, exploring how it supports aging in place while delivering high-quality, cost-effective care. Attendees will gain insights into the program’s structure, benefits, and opportunities for collaboration—helping them launch into a new era of senior care with a deeper understanding of this transformative model.

Nurse Learner Outcome: At the conclusion of this learning activity, 80% of participants will self report a knowledge increase of the MI Choice and Pace programs and how they assist residents and older adults.

Learner Objectives:

1. Describe how the MI Choice Waiver may work related to assisted living settings.
2. Apply knowledge to offer resources to residents.
3. Evaluate the MI Choice rules and regulations for effectively helping residents.
4. Describe the fundamental principles of the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), including its structure, eligibility criteria, and core services.
5. Compare PACE to traditional long-term care models, such as skilled nursing facilities, in terms of cost, outcomes, and patient-centered care.
6. Evaluate the potential benefits and challenges of incorporating PACE as a care option for medically complex older adults in skilled nursing and post-acute care settings.
7. Apply knowledge of PACE to identify opportunities for collaboration between skilled nursing facilities and PACE organizations to improve care coordination.
8. Discuss strategies for engaging with PACE programs to enhance patient transitions, reduce hospitalizations, and support aging in place.