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7 Essentials of an Effective Quality Management Program

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A new era of quality management is showing remarkable potential to enhance the outcomes and increase the efficiency of human services. Whether you run a large state department, or a regional agency serving the aging or disabled, the right quality management program can improve your level of care, the health of your community, and the satisfaction of your provider network. This webinar will show you a 7-step approach to build a successful quality management campaign.

Public Health’s Role in Improving the Health and Well-Being of Older Americans

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This webinar will take place October 2, from 4:00 to 5:15 p.m. ET. It is the first of many opportunities to share lessons learned at the 2018 Healthy Aging Summit and Workshop in July. The webinar is recommended for state health officials, state aging directors and local health officials and their staff to learn more about creating age-friendly public health systems. 

NEVVA Fall Meeting

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Join key State stakeholders and Electronic Visit Verification industry leaders for an informative and interactive discussion on current EVV requirements, findings and implementations. Jen Burnett from Health Management Associates will provide an overview of the Electronic Visit Verification market, followed by an update on the federal policy requirements from Damon Terzaghi, Senior Director of Medicaid Policy and Planning at ADvancing States. 

Growing Challenges Facing Older Adults: Housing, Homelessness and Rural Aging

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This webinar will highlight the findings of a poll and report on housing and homelessness.  Older adults face mounting challenges in finding and securing safe and affordable housing.The poll and report examine the extent to which AAAs are seeing the impact of housing and homelessness in their communities. They also examine what innovative programs and partnerships AAAs are utilizing to address these issues.

Improving Healthcare for People Living with Dementia

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People living with dementia often do not receive the medical care they need and are not adequately connected to essential home- and community-based supports. This web seminar offers tools and strategies to improve dementia healthcare. It will explore funding and policy initiatives that can be leveraged to improve dementia healthcare and discuss two key systems changes that healthcare organizations can implement to better identify and serve patients with dementia. 
 

Aging in Place: Innovative Strategies to Support Adults with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities

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JESPY House is an organization dedicated to serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. JESPY House has announced their inaugural symposium on aging in place with I/DD. Individuals with I/DD are living longer than ever before, and the number of adults with I/DD will double by 2030. The symposium will bring together experts to share the latest information on health trends, policy, research, employment, community-based supports, and more. Presentations will cover topics including:
  • Identifying age-related health changes

The Importance of Talking About Sex - The Elephant in the Room

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This webinar explains why it is important for people with developmental disabilities, parents, and families to talk about sexuality and healthy intimate relationships. It will address the fact that people often feel unprepared to discuss this subject with each other. This webinar will discuss common misunderstandings about people with I/DD and sexuality and cover the differences between healthy and abusive relationships. The presenters will also help participants prepare to discuss this subject with people with disabilities in their life.

Community Based Organizations: Maximizing Technology to Drive Efficiency and Better Outcomes

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This webinar will discuss the technology trends affecting CBOs. It will cover the three fundamentals in developing a technology strategy and help CBOs get started with a technology plan. The webinar will also describe how organizations can prioritize their technology needs by using a request for proposal (RFP) process. The presenter for this webinar is Ginna Baik, Senior Care and Aging Technology strategist and practice leader for CDW Healthcare, which provides technology solutions for healthcare organizations.

The Older Americans Act in Action: Building & Cultivating Your Elder Law Program

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This webinar from the National Center on Law and Elder Rights explores how you can improve your elder law program by enhancing your program’s capacity to effectively leverage limited time and resources. Presenters will share how you can apply the framework of the Older Americans Act and accompanying regulations to your organization and make your elder law program stronger.

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