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Changing the Narrative of Suicide by Addressing Suicidal Behaviors in Nursing Facilities
Event Date: September 10, 2024
2 - 3 p.m. ET
ACCME & NAB CREDITS WILL BE OFFERED.
In recognition of World Suicide Prevention Day, join our virtual webinar and panel discussion focused on addressing suicide in nursing facilities. Suicidal thoughts, behaviors, and attempts are increasingly common among the nursing facility population, with rates rising steadily over the past decade and expected to continue increasing in the coming years. Suicide is largely preventable, with many modifiable risk factors. During this webinar, panelists will discuss the general prevalence of suicide, with a particular emphasis on suicidal behaviors in nursing facilities. They will also outline risk and protective factors and offer practical strategies that nursing facilities can implement to reduce the risk of suicide among their residents.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify at least two modifiable risk factors for suicide.
- Outline at least two protective factors for suicide.
- Discuss at least two practical steps nursing facilities can take to reduce the risk of suicide among their residents.
Panelists:
Dr. Abhilash Desai
Adam Lesser
Megan Pesansky, MSW, LSW
Allison Villegas, PA-C
Event
Understand the Science of Addiction and Recovery
Event Date: September 19, 2024
2 - 3 p.m. ET
ACCME CREDITS WILL BE OFFERED.
In recognition of National Recovery Month, join this live virtual session to learn about how addiction occurs and discover strategies for addressing the needs of residents with substance use disorders in nursing facilities. Participants will have the opportunity to hear from a panelist with lived experience as she shares her recovery journey and discusses the Twelve Steps of the Recovery Program.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the science of addiction.
- Explore the complex needs of nursing home residents with substance use disorders (SUD).
- Learn strategies that nursing facility staff can use in working with residents with a SUD.
- Gain an awareness that recovery is possible from an individual with lived experiences in long-term recovery.
- Gain an understanding of the Twelve Steps Recovery Program.
Speakers:
Jen Azen, MD, MPH
Crystal Daniel, MSW, LCDC
Event
Managing Substance Use Disorders (SUD) in Nursing Facilities Office Hours
Event Date: September 20, 2024
1 - 1:30 p.m. ET
Interested in receiving expert answers to substance use challenges you are facing in your nursing facility?
Join subject matter experts, Dr. Jenn Azen and Dr. Swati Gaur, during monthly office hours as they answer questions to your complex cases. No question is too big or small. Monthly office hours are held on the 3rd Friday of each month from 1 – 1:30 p.m. ET.
Event
CARES Serious Mental Illness (SMI) Office Hours
Event Date: September 25, 2024
2:30 - 3 p.m. ET
The COE-NF is making the CARES® Serious Mental Illness™ Online Training Program available to CMS-certified nursing facilities at no cost. CARES SMI focuses on how to develop care strategies for individuals diagnosed with a serious mental illness and how it differs from dementia.
Join our monthly office hours meeting on the fourth Wednesday of each month from 2:30 – 3 p.m. ET for an open discussion on implementation, benefits, case studies and successes.
Event
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)
Event Date: September 27, 2024
11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. ET
FULL
ACCME AND NAB CREDITS WILL BE OFFERED.
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training provides skills to contact and provide initial help and support to someone who may be 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 challenges 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 (3) parts:
Part 1 starts AFTER initial registration has been APPROVED by the instructor. Approved registrants will be emailed instructions on how to create an on-line profile using MHFA Connect and completing a pre-survey/quiz followed by a 2-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, required to receive a certificate of participation.
7.75 NAB credits and 5.5 ACCME credits will be offered after completing this live training.
Speaker:
Holly Pounders, Certified QPR and Mental Health First Aid Instructor
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