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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 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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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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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