direct-care workforce in a re-tooled eldercare delivery system. (6) An Institute of Medicine report on the future of nursing, released in October of 2010, recommended nurses should practice to the full extent of their education and training. The report also states that all health care professionals should work collaboratively in team-based models, and that the goal should be to encourage care models that use every member of the team to the full capacity of his or her training and skills. (7) The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( Public Law 111–148 ) emphasizes the need for improving care and lowering costs by better coordination of care and integration of services, particularly for consumers with multiple chronic conditions. This will require developing new models of care for those receiving long-term services and supports. 3. Demonstration program on care coordination and service delivery Part A of title IV of the Older Americans Act of 1965 ( 42 U.S.C. 3032 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: 423. Demonstration program on care coordination and service delivery (a) Establishment of demonstration program (1) In general The Assistant Secretary shall carry out a demonstration program in accordance with this section. Under such program, the Assistant Secretary shall award grants to eligible entities to carry out demonstration projects that focus on care coordination and service delivery redesign for older individuals with chronic illness or at risk of institutional placement by— (A) designing and testing new models of care coordination and service delivery that thoughtfully and effectively deploy advanced aides to improve efficiency and quality of care for frail older individuals