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CCHCA) organizations interested in hrt. The North Carolina Community Health Care Association (N Additional informationlon how the HRSA calculates IMU sari �1�° and fo found at htrp: / /61xP� "• a+'s ov /sleortagehnunguide. also provides consultation and technical assistance to obtained at I establishing a CHC. NCCHCA resources a 29 batebtamed at hrtp: 77x' rx'xx'.nechca.org /179591.i}xrrn . Ili 2048, there were 61 PACE programs Program of All- Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) model of service provision• The PACE m Burlington, Nox-th Carolina, following tile piedmont Health also operates an elder -care facility lace "; or, (PACE) in in p program of All- Inclusive Care for the Elderly term health care in their o«'n model, first piloted in San Francisco in the Preventive, 1970s, acute as and long1t idea a "aging providing the elderly With primary, p' able to live safely in the commwx ty, services from the PACE program. communities. This model is suitable for individuals judged contingent upon receiving PACE patients are cased for by and according to a plan devised by an integrated team of service providers that must include one each of the following: • Primary Care Physician; • Registered Nu'se; • Masters -Level Social Worker; • Physical Therapist; • Occupational Therapist; • Dietitian; • Recreational Therapist or Activity Coordinator; • PACE Center Manager'; • Home Care Coordinator; • Personal Care Attendant; and Van Driver: center. PACE facilities can be adult day care center's, coxnxmmity centers, or Services can be provided at home, or at a dedicated PACE ay h sician and nurse incorporated into dedicated elderly care cludlita health C1s, and at least one room for social or another medical facility. Day centers include a health clinic with al on -site p y practitioner, physical and occupational therapy fac recreational activities. Transportation is provided to and fcorn the center and other medical appointments. 32