SMP 101
Though every SMP program is unique in its own way, certain
characteristics are fundamental to every SMP project. These fundamentals
are explained in the SMP cooperative agreement with the U.S.
Administration on Aging (AoA). SMP cooperative agreements are contained
within the SMP
Program Announcement. AoA funds the SMP program as well as the
SMP Resource Center.
New to SMP? Start Here:
Working with ACL/AoA: For an understanding of
basic SMP grant requirements under the Administration for Community
Living (ACL), Administration on Aging (AoA), click
here.
SMART FACTS: SMART FACTS is the web-based program
used by the SMPs to track and report program activity. For more
details, including the manual and other training resources, click
here.
OIG Report: SMP outcomes are measured annually
by the Office of the Inspector General, based upon the data in SMART
FACTS. To learn more about OIG Reporting, click
here.
Volunteer Risk and Program Management (VRPM): AoA
has developed comprehensive VRPM policies for SMPs. Aimed at decreasing
and managing risks related to volunteer involvement in SMPs, they are
also designed to enhance the quality, effectiveness, and safety of SMP
services. For access to the policies and support resources, click
here.
National SMP Branding: A standard SMP logo is
used by all SMPs to forge national visibility for the program. An
SMP brochure and SMP personal health care journals have also been made
available by AoA. For details, click
here.
Support from the SMP Resource Center
Mentor Calls: To network with other SMP project
directors, take advantage of the monthly mentor calls. They are held the
second Tuesday of every month at 11:30 a.m. ET and 3:00 p.m. ET. Access
instructions are emailed to SMP project directors. For more information,
contact Carol Dahms at 1-877-808-2468.
Training: The SMP Resource Center provides regular
webinars on topics of interest to SMP project directors and support
staff. For information, click
here.
Center Products and Services: To learn about
all products and services provided to SMPs by the SMP Resource
Center, click
here.
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