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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.