Who we help

Supporting those who support residents.

From administrators to day-to-day caregivers, we provide resources that can be used throughout your skilled nursing facility. Now, nursing facilities can access the technical assistance, evidence-based trainings and educational materials they need, right when they need it.

Medicare/medicaid

Certified FACILITIES

Nursing Facility

Administrators

Directors

of nursing

Certified Nursing

Assistants (CNA)

Licensed

Nursing Staff

Social

Workers

Residents

Care

Partners

How can we help

For any questions on our services, or to find out more about how we can help, please provide some basic information on your facility by clicking on the link below.

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Get all the latest information from the Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health in Nursing Facilities.

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COE-NF Newsletter – November 2024

The November 2024 newsletter highlights resources and training to enhance mental health care in nursing facilities. Key topics include National Native American Heritage Month, guidance on best practices for nursing…

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COE-NF Newsletter – October 2024

The October 2024 newsletter highlights resources and training to enhance mental health care in nursing facilities. Key topics include National Depression Screening Day, guidance on psychotropic medication use, and upcoming…

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COE-NF Partners with PALTmed to Discuss Pain Management for Patients with Substance Use Disorder

In this episode, host Diane Sanders-Cepeda, DO, CMD, and special guests Jennifer Azen, MD, and Barbara Resnick, PhD, RN, CRNP, FAAN, FAANP, discuss practical strategies for managing pain in patients…

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Medicare/medicaid certified facilities

Medicare/Medicaid Certified Facilities are facilities which are certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) as a Nursing Facility. These facilities primarily provide inpatient skilled nursing care and related services to patients who require medical, nursing, or rehabilitative services but do not provide the level of care or treatment available in a hospital. They are sometimes called nursing homes or nursing facilities.

Nursing Facility Administrators

Sometimes called Nursing Home Administrators or Executive Directors, Nursing Facility Administrators are responsible for the oversight of all clinical and administrative operations of the CMS certified nursing facility.

Directors of Nursing

Directors of Nursing oversee and direct the nursing operations of the CMS certified nursing facility.

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA)

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) provide direct care and assistance with activities of daily living to residents in CMS certified nursing facilities. CNA’s are sometimes called a nursing assistant, nurse’s aide, or patient care assistant.

Licensed Nursing Staff

Licensed Nursing Staff include Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and other licensed nurses that provide clinical nursing care such as medication administration, nursing assessment, or clinical treatments to residents in CMS certified nursing facilities.

Social Workers

Social Workers are licensed or unlicensed social workers that provide medically related social services to residents in CMS certified nursing facilities.

Residents

Residents are any individuals admitted for care in a CMS certified nursing facility.

Care Partners

A family member, friend or neighbor who knows the resident and their routine and can support them and the staff in their care.

David Farrell

MSW, LNHA

Consultant

Region 9 (NV, CA, AZ, HI, GU, AS, MP, PW, FM, MH)

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Mark Sanders

LCSW, CADC

Owner, On the Mark Consulting

Region 5 (IL, IN, OH, MI, WI, MN)

Alfredo Cerrato Lanza

Senior Cultural and Workforce Development Officer

Region 5 (IL, IN, OH, MI, WI, MN)

Victor Molinari

PhD

Professor