COVID-19 Pandemic Digital Training Series in July
The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged care facilities to make modifications to their day-to-day care and services, and has had a significant impact on the psycho-social wellbeing of residents and staff. IHCA’s three-part COVID-19 Pandemic Digital Training Series will offer guidance on adapting care and services to achieve compliance with regulatory directives, while maintaining quality of life for all concerned.
Addressing Stress and Anxiety Resulting from the COVID-19 Pandemic
July 15 | 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Now, more than ever, staff need outlets for their own stress and anxiety in order to prevent those emotions from impacting residents. Residents who suffer the stress of not being permitted to visit with friends and family, attend group activities or eat their meals in the dining room will cause a variety of reactions. This session focuses on anticipating and addressing the “cabin fever” that is sure to impact everyone concerned – residents, staff and their families. There are some very simple things facilities can do now to avoid the mood and behavior challenges that often accompany critical events and can potentially escalate to abuse, neglect and altercations.
Modifying Therapeutic Activity and Psycho-social Services to Meet the Individual Needs of All Residents
July 22 | 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
The moratorium on visitation and social distancing within the facility environment will require a modification of therapeutic activity programming from groups to an individual focus. Likewise, social workers and psychologists will need to increase psycho-social services to residents struggling with the restrictions of this pandemic. This session explores the most efficient methods of ensuring the behavioral health needs of residents and staff are addressed successfully through improved coordination and teamwork.
Trauma-Informed Care: Recognizing and Responding to Residents with Special Needs
July 29 | 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
The trauma-informed care regulations challenge long-term care facilities to ensure that they are fully prepared to care for residents with complex psycho-social needs. As the restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic continue, residents impacted by dementia, psychiatric illness or addictions may present with increased agitation, aggression and restlessness that may fuel elopement attempts. This session offers guidance in assessing and modifying the interventions for residents with special needs to ensure accommodation is person-centered.
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Registrants will receive the access information and link via email prior to the webinar date. All registrants will receive a link to the recorded webinar which can be accessed anytime for two months after the original webinar was held.
IHCA will continue to schedule virtual online courses that offer CEUs, as well as timely webinars. View the events calendar on IHCA’s website to get the latest education and training information.
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