CEUs: 1 CEU per webinar. Sessions will be approved by NAB for Administrators, IN licensed social workers, IN licensed occupational therapists, & nurses. Please note that in order to receive continuing education credits for this webinar, you MUST login via the webinar software on your computer, or via the mobile app. We are unable to grant continuing education units for those who call in by phone only without doing so through the GoToWebinar application on your phone. As a registered participant, you will receive access to the webinar recordings. No CEUs are given for watching the recording.
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About This Event
This webinar series emphasizes growing the skills of the interdisciplinary team in the areas of mental health, behavior management and fostering psychosocial well-being. Your staff will gain insight into common mental health disorders,
substance use disorders, trauma informed care, as well as psychotropic medications and implementing effective non-pharmacological strategies to manage behavioral health needs in the LTC setting.
What to Expect:
• Insight into common mental health disorders and caregiver strategies to support residents with these conditions
• Grow ability to recognize and address substance use disorders
• Gain confidence in managing behavioral health issues
Target Audience: Administrators, Director of Nursing, Nurse Leaders, Department Managers; Risk Management, Social Services, Therapy, QAPI team
Time: 2:30pm-3:30pm EST
Dates/Topics:
September 18 – Psychotropic Medications: Best Practices in LTC
This session explores the regulatory requirements and standards of care related to psychotropic medication use in nursing homes. Best practices for ensuring appropriate use, avoiding unnecessary medications and understanding related quality measures will be discussed with case study examples.
September 25 – Mental Health Conditions & Successful Care Planning for Resident Well-Being
This session provides an overview of mental health conditions commonly encountered in nursing facilities (NF) and outlines strategies for successful care planning to enhance resident well-being.
October 2 – Trauma Informed Care
Learn to recognize signs of trauma, create a supportive environment, and apply strategies to enhance the emotional and psychological well-being of residents. This session will emphasize integrating trauma-informed care practices into daily routines to provide compassionate and effective care.
October 9 – Substance Use Disorders (SUD)
Substance Use Disorders are now recognized and identified as a collection of cognitive, behavioral, and physiological symptoms, wherein an individual persists in using a substance despite experiencing significant problems and adverse consequences. This session will review the characteristics of this disease, along with identifying who is at risk, what substances are included, intervention strategies, and how it impacts Long Term Care.
October 16 – Behavior Management Programs
Expand insight into the application of non-pharmacological interventions, techniques for de-escalating challenging behaviors, and the importance of a person-centered approach. The goal of this session is to equip staff with the skills necessary to to preemptively reduce problem behaviors and to manage behavioral health issues effectively, fostering a positive and therapeutic environment for residents.
October 23 – Advance Directives, Consent, and End-of-Life Care
This session aims to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of how these critical aspects of healthcare influence patients’ mental and emotional states, as well as their overall quality of life
Our Speakers
Eleisha Wilkes, RN, GERO-BC, RAC-CT, DNS-CT Clinical Consultant
Clinical Consultant, Proactive LTC Consulting
Christine Twombly, RN- BC, RAC-MT, HRM, CHC
Appeals & Denials Management Coordinator , Proactive LTC Consulting
Janine Lehman
Director of Legal Nurse Consulting, Proactive Medical Review
Questions about this event?
Please email Katie, IHCA/INCAL’s director of education, using the form below.