Past Virtual Trainings.

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In recognition of National Recovery Month, Dr. Malcolm Horn, LCSW, LAC, MAC, SAP, and President of the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Counselors (NAADAC), will lead an engaging session on understanding addiction through the lens of the chronic disease model. The training will explore how substance use disorder (addition) impacts brain functioning, review the DSM-5-TR criteria, and reinforce the disease concept to build a clear and practical foundation. Participants will also learn strategies to support resident recovery, with a focus on enhancing overall well-being and improving quality of life.

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand how addiction impacts the brain; consequences of addiction and behaviors residents dealing with addiction might exhibit.
2. Identify the DSM-5-TR criteria for addiction to support treatment referrals.
3. Discover basic addiction screening tools.
4. Learn that recovery is possible and identify practical strategies to support residents living with a substance use disorder.

Speaker: Dr. Malcolm Horn, Ph.D., LCSW, MAC, SAP

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Equip nursing facility staff with a clear understanding of the Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) federal requirements. Participants will learn the core principles of Level I and Level II screenings, the identification of Serious Mental Illness (SMI), Intellectual Disability (ID), and Related Conditions (RC), and how to ensure compliance with federal regulations. The session will also guide attendees on how and where to find their state-specific PASRR procedures, contacts, and resources. Real-world examples, compliance tips, and best practices will be included to help protect residents’ rights, avoid unnecessary institutionalization, and connect individuals to the right services at the right time.

Learning Objectives:

1. Explain the purpose and scope of PASRR and its role in protecting individuals with SMI/ID/RC from inappropriate nursing facility placement.
2. Identify federal requirements for Level I and Level II screenings, resident reviews, and documentation requirements under 42 CFR Part 483.
3. Differentiate between federal PASRR rules and state-specific processes and requirements, including when and how to seek guidance from their state PASRR authority.
4. Describe key definitions (SMI, ID, RC) and the criteria that trigger further evaluation.
5. Apply best practices to ensure timely, accurate PASRR submissions and effective follow-up.
6. Interpret Level II evaluation and determination outcomes, including how to document and implement required and recommended specialized services and/or specialized rehabilitative services in the resident’s care plan.
7. Locate and use state-specific PASRR resources to resolve questions, coordinate services, and maintain compliance.

Speaker: Ellen Olsen, LCSW, MBA

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Nursing facility staff will explore the principles of trauma-informed care and learn techniques for creating a safe environment where both residents and staff can thrive.

Learning Objectives:

1. Define trauma and trauma-informed care
2. Learn what happens to the traumatized body and why trauma behavior is misunderstood
3. Understand the basic concepts of trauma-informed care

Speaker: Dr. LaVerne H. Collins, PhD, LPC, LCMHC, NCC

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Nursing facilities serve a diverse population, including many racial and ethnic minority residents. Providing high-quality care requires recognizing and addressing cultural and linguistic barriers.

This webinar will introduce the National CLAS (Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services) standards, offering practical strategies for delivering respectful, effective, and equitable care. Participants will learn how to apply these standards to reduce health disparities and promote health equity in residential nursing facilities.

Learning Objectives:

1. Gain an understanding of the National Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) standards and their relevance in promoting health equity within nursing facilities.
2. Learn to identify and analyze cultural barriers faced by diverse adults and other health-impacted communities in nursing home settings, facilitating better service delivery.
3. Develop actionable strategies for implementing CLAS standards within facilities.

Speaker: Diana Padilla, MCPC, CARC, CASAC-TASAP

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Nursing facilities and skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) often care for residents who are discharged from hospitals with opioid prescriptions for acute pain. In addition, many residents receive opioids for both acute and chronic pain management. However, prolonged use and higher doses significantly increase the risk of opioid use disorder (OUD).

In this presentation, Dr. Swati Gaur, MD, MBA, CMD, AGSF, and Dr. Jenn Azen, MD, MPH, will explore how nursing facilities can implement effective opioid stewardship practices to minimize harm. This includes ensuring the right indication, right dose, and right duration of opioid therapy. The session will also cover evidence-based alternatives to opioids, adjunctive pain management strategies, and guidance on selecting appropriate opioids when long-term use is unavoidable.

Participants will gain practical strategies to reduce opioid-related risks while optimizing pain management for residents.

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand strategies for developing an opioid treatment program at your facility
2. Discuss approach to assessing opioid orders on admission and create a plan to taper.
3. Recognize approaches to managing patients on chronic opioids and keeping them safe.
4. Implement an interdisciplinary opioid stewardship program and incorporate within a QAPI framework.

Speaker: Dr. Swati Gaur and Dr. Jenn Azen

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The relationships formed between residents and staff in long-term care settings can foster mutual compassion and support overall well-being. In this training, Kristin M. MacDonald, PhD, MS, RD, will present original research highlighting the positive impact of experienced compassion at work on nursing facility direct caregivers. She will also clarify the distinction between empathy and compassion which are two closely related, but distinct elements central to person-centered care. Participants will take part in an interactive empathy mapping exercise focused on residents with complex behavioral health needs.

Learning Objectives:

1. Define the concepts of empathy, compassion, and “experienced compassion at work.”
2. Understand how compassion benefits the well-being of both nursing home residents and direct care staff.
3. Learn how to use empathy mapping to enhance caregiving practices by applying key insights of empathy and compassion.

Speaker: Kristin M. MacDonald, PhD, MS, RD

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Nursing facilities serve a diverse population of racial and ethnic minority residents while providing high-quality care requires recognizing and addressing cultural and linguistic barriers. This webinar will introduce the National CLAS (Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services) standards, offering practical strategies for delivering respectful, effective, and equitable care. Participants will learn how to apply these standards to reduce health disparities and promote health equity in residential nursing facilities.

Learning Objectives:
1. Gain an understanding of the National Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) standards and their relevance in promoting health equity within nursing facilities.

1. Learn to identify and analyze cultural barriers faced by diverse adults and other health-impacted communities in nursing home settings, facilitating better service delivery.
2. Develop actionable strategies for implementing CLAS standards within facilities.

Speaker: Diana Padilla, MCPC, CARC, CASAC-TASAP

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The COE-NF in collaboration with the Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association (PALTmed), gather clinical and operational leaders for an open, interactive, solutions-focused conversation on integrating behavioral health into post-acute care.

Moving beyond traditional consult-only models, presenters will share practical strategies for embedding behavioral health as a core component of interdisciplinary teams. Through a conversational format and opportunities for audience participation, attendees will gain evidence-based insights and actionable approaches to support sustainable, team-based behavioral health care in post-acute and long-term care settings.

Learning Objectives:

1. Define the role of behavioral health in post-acute care.
2. Explore best practices for care models that support behavioral health integration.
3. Share strategies for effective interdisciplinary collaboration.
4. Discuss the measurable impact of behavioral health integration.

Speakers: Tana Whitt, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC and Dr. Robert Russell

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Nursing facility staff will explore the principles of trauma-informed care and learn techniques for creating a safe environment where both residents and staff can thrive.

Learning Objectives:

1. Define trauma and trauma-informed care.
2. Learn what happens to the traumatized body and why trauma behavior is misunderstood.
3. Discover the basic concepts of trauma-informed care.

Speaker: Dr. LaVerne H. Collins, LPC, LCMHC, NCC

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Dr. Abhilash Desai and Mr. David Brog, LNHA MHA, will present strengths-based and trauma-informed, non-pharmacological psychosocial interventions aimed at enhancing safety and reducing distress in residents with Schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders. The session will also highlight ineffective or counterproductive approaches that may escalate agitation and hinder de-escalation efforts.

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify at least two evidence-based non-pharmacological interventions to treat schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders.
2. Learn techniques to de-escalate agitation and promote safety in residents experiencing psychotic symptoms.

Speakers:

Dr. Abhilash Desai

David Brog, LNHA MHA