Geriatric Research, Education, and Training Act of 1985

Summary

Geriatric Research, Education, and Training Act of 1985 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize appropriations for grants to schools of medicine, osteopathy, and dentistry for FY 1986 through 1988. Sets aside specified amounts to be available for grants and contracts for programs, traineeships, and fellowships which provide specialized education and training in geriatric medicine and geriatric dentistry. Authorizes appropriations for the planning, development, and operation of area health education center programs for FY 1986 through 1988. Sets aside specified amounts for grants and contracts for specialized education and training in geriatrics. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to and enter into contracts with schools of medicine, dentistry, osteopathy, pharmacy, optometry, podiatry, public health, chiropractic, and allied health, graduate programs in health administration and clinical psychology, programs for the training of physician assistants, and other appropriate public or private nonprofit entities to assist in meeting the costs of such schools, programs, or entities in providing projects to: (1) improve the training of health professionals in geriatrics; (2) develop curricula relating to treatment of the elderly; (3) expand instruction in methods of such treatment; (4) train faculty; (5) support continuing education programs in geriatrics; and (6) establish new affiliations with nursing homes, chronic and acute disease hospitals, ambulatory care centers, and senior centers to provide students with clinical training in geriatric medicine. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1986 through 1988 for the above and for conversion and curriculum grants and contracts. Sets aside specified amounts to carry the provisions of the first sentence of this paragraph. Defines the terms: (1) "school of chiropractic"; (2) "allied health professional"; and (3) "graduate program in clinical psychology." Redefines the term "program for the training of physician assistants." Authorizes appropriations for grants and contracts for advanced nurse training programs and nurse practitioners programs for FY 1986 through 1988. Sets aside specified amounts for grants and contracts relating to geriatrics. Authorizes appropriations for grants and contracts for training programs for paraprofessionals to provide home health services for FY 1986 through 1988. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the National Advisory Council on Aging, to develop a plan for a comprehensive research program on aging. Authorizes appropriations for education and training activities and to support traineeships and fellowships through the National Institute on Aging for FY 1986 through 1988. Authorizes appropriations for training, instruction, and traineeships relating to mental health conditions, problems, and illnesses of the elderly and the care, treatment, and rehabilitation of elderly individuals with mental health problems for FY 1986 through 1988. Amends the Older Americans Act of 1965 to authorize appropriations for FY 1986 through 1988 for training, research, and discretionary projects and programs. Sets aside specified amounts for training and instruction activities. Directs the Secretary to: (1) establish an interdepartmental committee to ensure that the planning, development, and evaluation of education and training activities in geriatrics and gerontology are conducted in a coordinated manner; and (2) report to the Congress concerning the committee's activities.

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Timeline

1. 8 May 1985

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 8 May 1985

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 17 May 1985

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Aging (Labor and Human Resources).

   Source: Committee

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 8 May 1985

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Glenn, John H., Jr. [D-OH] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Matsunaga, Spark M. [D-HI] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Burdick, Quentin N. [D-ND] · D · Cosponsor
• · sshr00 · Standing

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