Trauma Informed Care (TIC) will be a requirement as part of the CMS, Phase 3, Requirements of Participation, implemented, November 29th, 2019. The treatment framework and structure of trauma-informed care involves understanding, responding and recognizing the effects of all types of trauma. LeadingAge, working with Resilience for All Ages (RFAA), and LeadingAge Maryland, has created tools and resources for members to understand the impact of TIC and create the culture in your organization. You can access these tools on our website in the RoP Tools and Resources Section.  The tools included in this section are:

  • Foundations of Trauma-Informed Care: An Introductory Primer
  • Foundations of Trauma-Informed Care One-Pagers
  • Foundations of Trauma-Informed Care: Training for All Staff – (PowerPoint)
  • Foundations of Trauma-Informed Care: Training for Senior Staff and Board Leaders (PowerPoint)
  • User Guide to the Foundations of Trauma-Informed Care Toolkit

View the tools.

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Nicole Schings is the Director of Member Services and Business Development. Nicole joined the association in 2018, and oversees our Member Services program, our Partnership and Associate Member relationships, and our online education system. A graduate of Washburn University, Nicole uses her 22 years of experience in the association world to enhance the support of our members, problem solve their issues and bring new partners into the LeadingAge Kansas family. Outside of work, Nicole is passionate about geocaching and moments spent with her dog, Blu. You can reach Nicole directly at 785.670.8048.