This four part webinar series will discuss the main principles of Trauma Informed Care and treating the whole person. In this series attendees will learn how more about Trauma Informed Care and how events, experiences and effects can play a critical role in caregiving.
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
