AIM Nursing Home Consortium

Nursing homes participating in the AIM consortium will have the option to become a clinical site location for the USI Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Occupational Therapy Assistant, and/or Administrator-in-Training programs.

1. BSN: Host Bachelor of Science in Nursing students for clinical rotations to provide hands-on experience in geriatric care. More about USI Nursing here. Learn about requirements and limitations here.
2. OT: Host Occupational Therapy students to support their clinical training in age- and dementia-friendly practices. More about the USI OTD program here. Learn about requirements and limitations here.
3. OTA: Host Occupational Therapy Assistant students for practical training in enhancing mobility and daily living skills for older adults. More about the USI OTA program here. Learn about requirements and limitations here.
4. AIT: Host Administrator-in-Training students to develop leadership skills in managing age- and dementia-friendly nursing home environments. More about the USI AIT program from their website by clicking undergraduate or graduate. Learn more about requirements and limitations here.

If you would like to participate in one of our opt-in initiatives, please complete the survey on the right side of the webpage.

Some opt-in initiatives will have participation limitations based on funding and capacity.

Nursing homes participating in the AIM consortium will have the option to participate in the following evidence-based programs:

1. Coming soon! Age- and Dementia-Friendly Information Session: USI will provide nursing homes with essential knowledge on creating supportive environments for older adults, including those living with dementia, from a subject matter expert (SME) on your topic of choice based on our developed curriculum. We look forward to announcing the curricula that are ready at future AIM meetings.
2. Coming soon! Alzheimer’s Association Project ECHO Staff Training: Engage staff in specialized training sessions to improve dementia care practices. Learn more about the Alzheimer's and Dementia Care ECHO Program for Professional Care Providers here.
3. Alzheimer’s Association essentiALZ Staff Training and Certification: Certify staff in essential Alzheimer’s care techniques to enhance their caregiving skills. Learn more about essentiALZ staff training and certification here.
4. A Matter of Balance Coach Training: Train staff to coach older adults in fall prevention and mobility improvement programs. More information about A Matter of Balance here.
5. Offered August 2025 Circle of Friends Facilitator Training: Prepare staff to lead programs aimed at reducing loneliness and fostering social connections among residents. More information about Circle of Friends here. More information about the upcoming Circle of Friends facilitator training and MAIA Pre-Conference here.
6. Dementia Live Coach Training and Certification: Certify staff to deliver immersive dementia training experiences that enhance empathy and understanding. More information about Dementia Live here. Dementia Live coach certification and kits are available for interested nursing homes; however, we are currently assessing internal capacity to provide in-services directly to nursing homes for fiscal year 2025-2026.
7. Offered May 2025: Teepa Snow's Positive Approach to Care Trainer Certification: The University of Southern Indiana’s Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP) hosted a free two-day Positive Approach to Care® (PAC) Trainer Certification for those providing staff education in nursing homes from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 13-14 on the USI campus. Aftercompleting pre-work, the 2-day workshop, and post-work, participants were certified as independent PAC Trainers.
8. Teepa Snow's Positive Approach to Care: USI has staff that are Positive Approach to Care (PAC) Certified Trainers. They can come on-site and provide a PAC training session for staff to know how to better care for older adults, especially those living with dementia. More information about PAC here. We are currently assessing internal capacity to support this initiative for fiscal year 2025–2026. At this time, this initiative is not yet available for implementation. Updates will be shared as planning progresses.
9. Coming soon! Administrator-in-Training Preceptor Training: In as little as 8-hours, you could complete an Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (IPLA) board-approved preceptor educational program. If you are a Health Facility Administrator, this state approved course fulfills your required educational hours for preceptor eligibility. The Preceptor course fulfills ONE of the eligibility requirements to mentor an Administrator-in-Training and you receive 8 CEUs for attending. More information about AIT Preceptor Training here.

If you would like to participate in one of our opt-in initiatives, please complete the survey on the right side of the webpage.

Some opt-in initiatives will have participation limitations based on funding and capacity.

Nursing homes participating in the AIM consortium will have the option to host the following evidence-based programs:

1. A Matter of Balance Class: Offer classes to residents focused on improving balance and preventing falls. More information about A Matter of Balance here.
2. Coming soon! Circle of Friends Class: Facilitate social engagement classes to help residents build meaningful connections and reduce loneliness. More information about Circle of Friends here. We are currently in the pilot phase of this program. At this time, it is not yet available as an opt-in initiative.
3. Coming soon! Artificial Intelligence in Nursing Homes: Implement AI technologies to enhance resident care and operational efficiency. We are currently in the pilot phase of this program. At this time, it is not yet available as an opt-in initiative.

If you would like to participate in one of our opt-in initiatives, please complete the survey on the right side of the webpage.

Some opt-in initiatives will have participation limitations based on funding and capacity.

Coming soon!

1. Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) Level 1 or Level 2 Age-Friendly Health System Recognition: USI will support nursing homes in achieving recognition for implementing age-friendly health system practices. More information about IHI Age-Friendly recognition here.

Listed below are some excellent resources provided by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement:

• Nursing Home Basics: The Benefits of Age-Friendly Care for Residents and Staff
• Age-Friendly Health Systems: Guide to Care of Older Adults in Nursing Homes
• Age-Friendly Health Systems: A Workbook for Nursing Home Teams

If you would like to participate in one of our opt-in initiatives, please complete the survey on the right side of the webpage.

Some opt-in initiatives will have participation limitations based on funding and capacity.

Coming soon!

1. CNA Pre-Apprenticeship Program: Provide foundational training for individuals preparing to enter the Certified Nursing Assistant workforce.
2. CNA Apprenticeship Program: Offer structured apprenticeship opportunities for CNAs to gain practical experience and advance their careers.

Some opt-in initiatives will have participation limitations based on funding and capacity.