Free program for caregivers! Please share the information! “SUPPORTING and EMPOWERING THE CAREGIVER” SERIES TO BE OFFERED

Free program for caregivers!  Please share the information!

 

 

“SUPPORTING and EMPOWERING THE CAREGIVER” SERIES TO BE OFFERED

 

This October and November, a special free series is being offered to those who are caring for a loved one or friend.    Caregivers may include parents, grandparents, and other family and friends.  Tasks may include anything from shopping, arranging appointments and transportation to providing total care.  YOU may be a caregiver!

 

Ann Koegler, M.A., L.S.W. of Altenheim Resource and Referral Services and Marty Cornett, RN, a national board-certified health and wellness coach from St Clairsville will be presenting a four-part series on Supporting and Empowering the Caregiver.  The program will include four Tuesday afternoons from 1:00pm – 3:00pm on October 30, November 6, 13 and 20, 2018 at First Christian Church, 1343 National Road, Wheeling WV.

 

The program will include sessions on stress management, legal concerns of the caregiver, dementia, transitioning to the levels of care in long term care, and final plans.  Each session will include a guest speaker on the subject and an activity to highlight the session’s offering.  There are NO CEU credits for this program.

 

There is no fee but pre-registration is required as seating is limited.  Please contact Ann at 304 243-0996

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Alzheimer’s Association & Dementia University

I am pleased to share with you that the Alzheimer’s Association will be hosting Alzheimer’s and Dementia University for Families and Professionals in Morgantown on July 25th and that we still have registration slots available.

 

Alzheimer’s and Dementia University is a one-day conference offering CME/CEU’s for Physicians, Nurses and Social Workers.

 

We appreciate your help in spreading the word to your networks and clients/patients and their caregivers.

 

A flyer is attached, and online registration is available at this link:

Morgantown 2018 ADU Registration

WV Geriatrics: Caregiving Upcoming Conference

Upcoming conference, theme Caregiving:  Challenges and Solutions.  The cost is very reasonable, only $100 and $35 is you are a student, resident and/or fellow.  The registration includes the cost for processing the seven (7) continuing education credits, breakfast, lunch and snacks plus one year membership in the WV Geriatrics Society (WVGS) for calendar year 2019.

 

Any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.  Exhibitor opportunities available and Poster Competition.  Go to www.wvgeriatrics.org to view the announcements or download from the website.

 

Thank you, and hope to see you on September 13th.

West Virginia Counseling Association Fall 2018 Conference

West Virginia Counseling Association Fall 2018 Conference 

 

Share your talents and expertise with other West Virginia mental health professionals!  The WVCA Fall 2018 Conference will take place November 1 – 3, 2018 at the Days Hotel in Flatwoods, WV, and is offered to West Virginia Counselors, other mental health professionals, and Counseling students as an opportunity to share information, present ideas, demonstrate techniques, network, and to develop personally and professionally.  We encourage you to submit a proposal to present at the conference.  Proposals are due by Wednesday, July 18, 2018.  Proposals will be reviewed by the WVCA Conference Committee, and you will be notified of the review decision by e-mail by Wednesday, August 8, 2018.

Relating to mandated reporting of child abuse and neglect. CODE REFERENCE: §49-2-803 (Amends and Reenacts)

Senate Bill 465

COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE

SHORT TITLE: Relating to mandated reporting of child abuse and neglect.

CODE REFERENCE: §49-2-803 (Amends and Reenacts)

SUMMARY:

This bill was introduced upon the recommendations of the Task Force on

Prevention of Sexual Abuse of Children, which was established by W.Va. Code §49-2-8 to

make recommendations for decreasing incidence of sexual abuse of children. The bill

clarifies that sexual abuse and sexual assault constitute abuse of a child for reporting

requirement purposes. The bill also reduces the period in which a mandated reporter

must report suspected abuse or neglect from 48 to 24 hours. The bill requires mandated

reporters to directly report known or suspected cases of abuse or neglect to the proper

authorities, rather than to simply report the cases to a supervisor or person in charge.

Additionally, the bill removes broad reporting requirements in the current Code

that apply to any person over 18, as well as certain exceptions to the time-period during

which mandatory reporting must take place. The bill also removes reporting

requirements applicable only to school employees as well as reporting requirements

specific to conduct between students and school personnel; the more general

requirements in the bill for mandatory reporting already require reporting by school

personnel and reporting of conduct between school personnel and students.

DATE OF PASSAGE: March 7, 2018

EFFECTIVE DATE: June 5, 2018

ACTION BY GOVERNOR: Signed March 27, 2018

 

 

2018 CMS National Training Program (NTP) Workshops

You asked, and we listened! At the 2018 CMS National Training Program (NTP) Workshops, you can expect 2½ days of tailored training to meet a variety of learning needs. Whether you’re building a foundation of basic Medicare knowledge, or you want to expand your expertise, there’s something for everyone. You can attend the entire 2½-day workshop, or only the days that meet your varied interests and needs. Day 1 provides the basics, Day 2 has cross-cutting information including legislative and program updates, and Day 3 provides a deeper dive into more advanced topics. It will be helpful if you bring a laptop or tablet to participate in the casework activities. The locations and dates for the workshops are listed below. Attend the location that works for you. And, it’s free!

REGISTER NOW

Locations

Region VII—Kansas

 

July 31–August 2

The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center

1 E Pershing Road Kansas City, MO  64108

Region II—New York

August 6–8

New York Hilton Midtown

1335 6th Avenue New York, NY 10019

Region X—Seattle

August 14–16

The Artic Club Seattle

700 3rd Avenue Seattle, WA  98104

 Region IV—Atlanta

September 5–7

Loews Atlanta Hotel

1065 Peachtree St NE Atlanta, GA  30309

Region VIII—Denver

September 11–13

Marriott Westminster

7000 Church Ranch Boulevard Westminster, CO  80021

The NTP training materials will be available for download on the registration website prior to the workshops. If you would like hard copies, please download and print. You can also download the materials to your tablet, laptop, or on a USB. NOTE: Registration requests will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis until each meeting reaches capacity. The number of attendees from the same organization may be limited.

Please send all correspondence to:

cms@seiservices.com

Congress is taking steps to treat health information fairly across all conditions.

Next week, the House will consider multiple pieces of legislation to address the opioid epidemic, many of which will improve mental health and substance use care.

 

Representatives will consider legislation that will:

• Make it easier for people who have Medicare to access telemedicine for mental health and substance use care (Access to Telehealth Services for Opioid Use Disorders Act – H.R. 5603);
• Require the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) cover mental health and substance use conditions (CHIP Mental Health Parity Act – H.R. 3192); and
• Allow people using Medicare Part D to get prior authorization electronically from their health care providers for needed medications (PASS Act of 2018 – H.R. 5773).

Congress is taking steps to treat health information fairly across all conditions. H.R. 5795, the Protect the Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records Act, will align an outdated federal regulation, 42 CFR Part 2, with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). This will allow for better integration and coordination of treatment—and better outcomes for people with mental health and substance use conditions.

 

Act now. Ask your Representative to support these bills to address the opioid crisis and provide improved care for all people with mental health and substance use conditions.