The Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health In Nursing Facilities has a few new trainings offering ACCME and/or NAB Credit available throughout August. All of the trainings are free to attend. They will be partnering with AMDA to cover topics like Managing Behavioral Health Needs and Easing Transitions of Care for Patients with Serious Mental Illness. Additional details below; access the flyer below for a complete list of offerings. These trainings are intended for all nursing facility staff.
Upcoming National Trainings
Practical Strategies for Managing Behavioral Health Needs of Nursing Home Residents
August 7, 2024 | 1:00 – 2:00 pm (CT)
AMDA Roundtable Webinar: Exploring Options – Pain Management for Patients with Substance Use Disorder – August 7, 2024 | 5:00 – 6:00 pm (CT)
Assessment and Initial Management of Suicidal Ideation Across Long Term Care Settings
August 14, 2024 | 1:00 – 2:00 pm (CT)
Question, Persuade, Refer: Suicide Prevention Training
August 15, 2024 | 1:00 – 2:30 pm (CT)
Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) Implementation for Behavioral Health Equity in Nursing Facilities
Tuesday, August 20, 2024 | 1:00- 2:30 p.m. (CT)
An Introduction to Trauma Informed Care
August 22, 2024 | 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. (CT)
Gentler Journeys – Easing Transitions of Care for Patients with Serious Mental Illness
August 27, 2024 | 5:00 – 6:00 pm (CT)
Additional Trainings:
- The If’s and What’s of SUD Basics: Substance Use Disorder 101 – August 13, 2024 | 12:00 pm (CT)
- Understanding Co-Occurring Disorders: A Brief Overview – August 13, 2024 | 1:00 pm (CT)
- Mental Health 101, Suicide Prevention & De-escalation Strategies – August 13, 2024 | 2:30 pm (CT)
New Center Of Excellence For Behavioral Health In Nursing Facilities Resources:
Alliant Health Solutions (AHS) was awarded a three-year cooperative agreement from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), in collaboration with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), to create a COE-NF. AHS has over 50 years of experience working with nursing homes and behavioral health in nursing homes.
