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Behavioral Health Action Network

A FREE THREE-PART VIRTUAL SERIES

Staff from CMS-certified nursing facilities across the United States are invited to join this three-part learning series to enhance skills in person-centered care, engaging with residents, and de-escalation with expert guidance and peer support.

 

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SERIES TOPICS

Part 1 –

Incorporating Behavioral Health & SUD Into Individualized Assessment & Person-Centered Care

This session will explore ways to incorporate the needs of residents with behavioral health and substance use disorders into a person-centered approach.

Participants will learn about:

  • Understanding the life course perspectives of residents with behavioral health and substance use disorder needs
  • Reframing the paradigm: Behavioral Symptoms vs. “Resident as a Problem”
  • Developing and implementing a person-centered integrated care plan as a team
  • Fostering placement and care transition considerations

Part 2 –

Engaging With Residents: Effective Communication Skills

This session will focus on engaging residents by developing effective communication skills.

Participants will learn about:

  • The importance of active listening
  • Basic attending skills
  • Verbal and nonverbal communication
  • Adapting communication style

Part 3 –

De-Escalating Aggressive Behavior & Crisis Situations with Residents

This session will discuss strategies for de-escalating behavior and how to incorporate them into your work.

Participants will learn about:

  • Understanding the root causes of behavior
  • Mirroring
  • Combining active listening and boundary-setting skills
  • Environmental considerations

Benefits of Attending

Learn from experts & peers

Gain valuable insights from subject matter experts and peers across nursing facilities nationwide.

Improve resident care

Enhance your care planning processes, communication skills, and de-escalation strategies for residents with SMI & SUD.

apply learnings

Receive support from the BHAN Education Team and your Regional Behavioral Specialist to implement strategies directly in your facility.

COHORTS

Select only one cohort rom the options below to register for the series that works best for your schedule.

COHORT 1

DATES
Part 1: March 4, 2025
Part 2: March 18, 2025
Part 3: April 1, 2025

TIME
9AM PT | 10AM MT |11AM CT | 12PM ET

COHORT 2

DATES
Part 1: March 6, 2025
Part 2: March 20, 2025
Part 3: April 3, 2025

TIME
7AM PT | 8AM MT | 9AM CT | 10AM ET

COHORT 3

DATES
Part 1: March 12, 2025
Part 2: March 26, 2025
Part 3: April 9, 2025

TIME
11AM PT | 12PM MT | 1PM CT | 2PM ET

COHORT 4

DATES
Part 1: March 13, 2025
Part 2: March 27, 2025
Part 3: April 10, 2025

TIME
1PM PT | 2PM MT | 3PM CT | 4PM ET

Alliant Health Solutions is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Alliant Health Solutions designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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the center of excellence for behavioral health in nursing facilities (COE-NF)

Established by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), in partnership with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the COE-NF offers Certified Medicare and Medicaid Nursing Facility Staff a centralized resource hub with easy access to trainings, technical assistance and additional resources, at no cost.

What We Do

We help nursing facilities to improve the quality of life and care provided for residents who are experiencing a variety of behavioral health disorders, with a focus on Serious Mental Illness (SMI), Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and Co-Occurring Disorders (COD).

Who We Help

We provide direct technical assistance, evidence-based training, and resources that are appropriate for every member of your long-term care facility — from those providing day-to-day direct care, to clinical and administrative staff.