Moving Beyond Traditional Consult Models

As a follow-up to the training on Embedding Behavioral Health in Post-Acute Care Teams, hosted by the Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health in Nursing Facilities (COE-NF) in collaboration with the Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association (PALTmed), Dr. Robert L. Russell, MD, MBA, and Tana Whitt, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, return for a conversational session titled Moving Beyond Traditional Consult Models. In this engaging discussion, they respond to key questions from the initial training and offer practical, real-world strategies for successfully integrating behavioral health into post-acute care settings.

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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.

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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).

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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.

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