Save the Dates for 2025 ADHCC Virtual Spring Training – Part 2
(May 13, 2025) The Adult Day Health Care Council (ADHCC) is presenting Part 2 of its 2025 Adult Day Health Care (ADHC) Virtual Spring Training.
Part 2 will offer four sessions – the first two focusing on serving ADHC registrants with developmental and intellectual disabilities (IDD/DD), and the next two providing an overview of mental illness and how ADHC programs can understand and better serve individuals with mental health conditions.
New directors and staff, as well as longstanding ADHC program staff, will learn new information about these registrant populations and how to best care for them. The program will be in a presentation format with opportunity for questions. There will be a question-and-answer period provided during the programs, so bring your questions, concerns, and ideas. The presentations will be recorded for those who are unable to attend the live sessions. Additional provider types are welcome to attend.
Thurs., June 5th, 1-2:30 p.m.
Understanding Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
This session will provide an overview of these two populations and review and identify different common developmental disabilities, as well as review signs and symptoms of their conditions. The presenter will discuss effective communication techniques for interacting with nonverbal or minimally verbal patients, as well as maintaining their basic care needs and common medical conditions.
Fri., June 6th, 1-2:30 p.m.
Strategies to Better Care for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in Adult Day Health Care
This session will help program staff identify and understand challenging behaviors and "triggers" that IDD/DD individuals may experience in program and strategies to create a supportive environment for them in ADHC. The session will help staff understand the emotional challenges IDD individuals may face, such as anxiety or depression; how to identify triggers of aggressive, anxious, or self-harming behaviors; and help registrants and staff maintain a positive, safe, and predictable environment that reduces stress. The session will also touch on person-centered planning for the population and individualized care strategies that address the unique needs and preferences of each patient.
Our presenter, Miriam G. De Leon, PT, is a lead instructor for Practical Health Solutions, Inc. Ms. De Leon has more than 35 years of clinical experience in rehabilitation and physical therapy in acute care, pediatrics, geriatrics, home care, and long term care.
Wed., June 11th, 1-2 p.m.
Mental Health 101 – An Introduction to Understanding Mental Health Disorders
This session is an introductory training to help identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health disorders. It will address some of the common causes contributing to the onset or exacerbation of mental health symptoms among nursing home residents and share common warning signs and practical strategies on how staff can support improving resident mental wellness. Participants will also gain helpful strategies for suicide prevention.
Our presenter, Bryan Stephens, MA, MBA, CPCS, LPC, is with the Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health in Nursing Facilities (COE-NF) and is a licensed professional counselor and the founder and CEO of TalkForward, which provides psychotherapy and executive consulting services. Mr. Stephens has practiced in behavioral health for the past 30 years.
Thurs., June 12th, 1-2 p.m.
Changing Behaviors from a Rolling Boil to a Simmer: De-escalation Strategies to Defuse Difficult Situations
This training will outline factors that contribute to escalating behaviors and strategies to safely defuse situations. It will also discuss how staff’s behaviors and communication styles can affect desired outcomes.
Our presenter, Barbara Bull, RN, BSN, is with the COE-NF and has 41 years of experience as a registered nurse in both acute care and long term care settings. For the last 13 years, she has been working with a behavioral health population in the long term care setting.
ADHCC is working on providing National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) credit for the mental health sessions.
REGISTRATION COMING SOON!
Contact: Meg Everett, meverett@leadingageny.org, 518-867-8871