This four part webinar series will discuss the main principles of Trauma Informed Care and treating the whole person.
April 4, 2019 | 2:00 – 3:00 PM
Overview of Behavioral Health Services
Objectives:
-Describe and clarify terminology related to behavioral health services
-Identify how to determine if a resident needs specialized services for behavioral health
-Learn three leadership strategies for providing behavioral health services for residents
April 18, 2019 | 2:00 – 3:00 PM
Mental Health Disorders in LTC
Objectives:
-Describe the regulatory guidance related to mental health disorders
-Identify ways to properly identify and assess residents to ensure proper interventions are care planned
-Learn education strategies to train staff members on mental health disorders
May 2, 2019 | 2:00 – 3:00 PM
Chemical Dependency Issues in LTC
Objectives:
-Recognize signs of progressive addiction and drug misuse in older adults
-Identify helpful management tools to manage compliance with residents who may use drugs or alcohol while a resident
-Learn how to identify chemical use in older adults and how to assist the resident with special services or treatment options
May 16, 2019 | 2:00 – 3:00 PM
Dealing with Difficult Behaviors
Objectives:
-Understand why residents have the behaviors they do
-Identify ways staff members can change their own behaviors to help residents more effectively
-Learn approaches that will help keep staff members and residents safe
-Describe three ways we can help staff deal with stress
