Join the Free COE-NF Behavioral Health Action Network Spring Series

​​​​​​Beginning in March 2025, the Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health in Nursing Facilities (COE-NF) will host a three-part series of virtual one-hour sessions.

These sessions are FREE to attend! Learn best practices from other nursing facilities and behavioral health subject matter experts. With the support of COE-NF behavioral health specialists, you will be able to implement the learnings in your facility.
Who Should Attend: 
This series will improve the behavioral h​ealth knowledge and skill set of all staff working in CMS-certified nursing facilities across the United States.
Series Topics:   
  • Part 1: Incorporating behavioral health & substance use disorder (SUD) into Individualized Assessment & Person-Centered Care
  • Part 2: Engaging with Residents: Effective Communication Skills
  • Part 3: De-Escalating Aggressive Behavior and Crisis Situations with Residents
Sessions 
Registration is required. Select only one cohort session from the list below to register.
Cohort 1 – all sessions at 12 pm EST 
  • Part 1: Tuesday, March 4, 2025
  • Part 2: Tuesday, March 18, 2025
  • Part 3: Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Cohort 2 – all sessions at 10 am EST 
  • Part 1: Thursday, March 6, 2025
  • Part 2: Thursday, March 20, 2025
  • Part 3: Thursday, April 3, 2025
Cohort 3 – all sessions at 2pm EST 
  • Part 1: Wednesday, March 12, 2025
  • Part 2: Wednesday, March 26, 2025
  • Part 3: Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Cohort 4 – all sessions at 4pm EST 
  • Part 1: Thursday, March 13, 2025
  • Part 2: Thursday, March 27, 2025
  • Part 3: Thursday, April 10, 2025
For more information, please call 1-844-314-1433 or email coeinfo@allianthealth.org​.

When Residents Bring Substance Use Disorders with Them.

Facilities, staff, and families must work together to recognize and treat addiction and substance use disorders in LTC communities. Individualized plans are needed to provide necessary pain management without giving in to drug-seeking behaviors.

https://www.providermagazine.com/Issues/2023/Fall/Pages/When-Residents-Bring-Substance-Use-Disorders-with-Them.aspx

AHCA Publishes New Behavioral Health Resource

AHCA’s Clinical Practice Committee has published a Quick Guide to Behavioral Health Resources in LTC. This guide provides a comprehensive list of free Behavioral Health resources for Long Term Care (LTC) providers. LTC providers seeking assistance and support on promoting or managing behavioral health issues among residents are encouraged to check out this guide​.
These resources can be used directly by the facility and shared with residents and their families. ​