COE-NF Hosting Free Virtual Trainings Throughout April
The Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health in Nursing Facilities (COE-NF) is offering a number of free trainings throughout the month of April. Nursing home staff seeking to expand their knowledge of behavioral health and earn continuing education credit are encouraged to register for one or more of the following sessions:
Building A Better Suicide Risk Assessment: The Nuts and Bolts of the Columbia Protocol C-SSRS
Tues., April 16, 2024
1:30-3 p.m. ET
The Columbia Protocol, also known as the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS), supports suicide risk assessment through a series of simple, plain-language questions that anyone can ask. The answers help users identify whether someone is at risk for suicide, assess the severity and immediacy of that risk, and gauge the level of support that the person needs.
Users of the tool ask people:
- Whether and when they have thought about suicide (ideation).
- What actions they have taken – and when – to prepare for suicide.
- Whether and when they attempted suicide or began a suicide attempt that was either interrupted by another person or stopped of their own volition.
A Facility Assessment Approach to Behavioral Health
Thurs., April 18, 2024
2-3 p.m. ET
Discover a practical approach to conducting a nursing facility behavioral health needs assessment. Learn to systematically identify the behavioral health demographics and needs of a facility’s resident population and a method for evaluating a facility’s current behavioral health services. Explore the range of behavioral health services and support that can be offered in and out of a facility to increase capacity to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.
Learning Objectives:
- Recognize key components of a nursing facility behavioral health needs assessment.
- Identify key components of behavioral health services available to nursing facilities within the facility and the community.
Preventing Implicit (Unconscious) Bias from Undermining Resident Care: Strategies and Opportunities
Tues., April 23, 2024
2-3 p.m. ET
This webinar will examine the development of implicit (unconscious) bias and explore the environmental factors that may contribute to stereotyping and stigma. Participants will learn techniques to reduce bias and person-first language approaches to enhance staff and resident interactions.
Learning Objectives:
- Examine the cognitive process associated with the development of stereotypes, implicit (unconscious) bias, and stigma.
- Identify external and internal risk factors supporting implicit bias.
- Learn how bias can negatively impact communication and rapport building with residents.
- Learn strategies to eliminate implicit bias to enhance resident interactions.
An Introduction to Trauma Informed Care Approaches
Wed., April 24, 2024
2-2:30 p.m. ET
In this brief 30-minute training session, nursing facility staff will explore the principles of trauma-informed care and learn techniques for creating a safe environment where residents and staff can thrive.
Learning Objectives:
- Participants will be able to define trauma-informed care.
- Participants will be able to recognize trauma triggers.
- Participants will learn easy-to-implement techniques for resident engagement and interactions.
Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) Implementation for Behavioral Health Equity in Nursing Facilities
Thurs., April 25, 2024
2-2:30 p.m. ET
Are you ready to overcome challenges in implementing CLAS standards for behavioral health in nursing facilities? Join the COE-NF for a 30-minute training on practical strategies and resources to address these pressing issues. Discover how to effectively integrate CLAS standards into your nursing facility practices to improve behavioral health outcomes and ensure equitable care for all.
Learning Objectives:
- Participants will be able to recognize the 15 action steps for providing CLAS standards.
- Participants will gain an awareness of practical ways to implement CLAS standards to enhance behavioral health equity.
- Participants will be able to identify resources to help improve CLAS implementation.
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)
Fri., April 26, 2024
11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. ET
7.75 National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) credits and 5.5 Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) credits will be offered after completing the live training.
MHFA training provides skills to engage and provide initial help and support to someone developing a mental health or substance use challenge or experiencing a crisis.
This session provides a MHFA certification for three years.
The training covers:
- Common signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges.
- How to interact with a person in crisis.
- How to connect a person with help.
- Expanded content on trauma, substance use, and self-care.
The training is divided into three parts:
Part 1 starts AFTER initial registration has been APPROVED by the instructor. Approved registrants will be emailed instructions on how to create an online profile using MHFA Connect and complete a pre-survey/quiz followed by a two-hour self-paced online course. Registrants MUST complete Part 1 no less than 48 hours (two business days) prior to the scheduled Part 2 session.
Part 2 is a 5.5-hour live instructor-led virtual training. Participants are required to be on camera the entire time.
Part 3 participants will return to MHFA Connect to complete the post-test and evaluation, which is required to receive a certificate of participation.
To register for the MHFA training, please send your name, email address, agency, and training date to coeinfo@allianthealth.org by Fri., April 19, 2024.
Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR)
Tues., April 30, 2024
2-3:30 p.m. ET
This 1.5-hour evidence-based live instructor-led training will be held virtually and will provide a comprehensive review of a three-step approach anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. This session will provide a two-year certification to attendees.
Key Components Covered in the Training:
- How to Question, Persuade, and Refer someone who may be suicidal.
- How to get help for yourself or learn more about preventing suicide.
- The common causes of suicidal behavior.
- The warning signs of suicide.
- How to get help for someone in crisis.