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Long Term Care Leadership Conference 2022

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Working Together for Solutions to Mental Health Challenges in Long-Term Care

The Indiana Healthcare Leadership Conference “Working Together for Solutions to Mental Health Challenges in Long Term Care” was held Thursday, October 13, 2022. The conference was a hybrid event, providing participants the option to attend in person at the Indiana Convention Center or online.

Mental Health

Lindsay Weaver, MD, FACEP – Chief Medical Officer, Indiana Department of Health

Welcome from IDOH Chief Medical Officer

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Aging Adults: Serious Mental Illness, Substance Use, and Co-occurring Disorders

Eric Weakly – Western Branch Chief, Center for Mental Health Services

The prevalence of mental illness and substance abuse among older individuals, including those in long-term care facilities, will be discussed. This session addresses how to recognize signs and symptoms of mental illness and substance abuse, assessment, treatment and resources available.

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Resources: SAMHSA’s new Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health in Nursing Facilities

CMP Projects Announcement

Amy Kent – Assistant Commissioner, Consumer Services & Health Care Regulation, Indiana Department of Health

Announcements of newly approved CMP Projects related to mental health and substance abuse.

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Turning "Moments" into Magic: The Recipe for a Purpose-filled Day

Deb Lambert – President CEO, Byron Wellness Systems
Elizabeth "Libby" Mizzell – Resident Engagement Specialist, Byron Wellness Systems

This session discusses the “ingredients” used by Byron Wellness Community to enable their residents to turn their “moments” into a purpose-filled day. Deb and Libby explore the role that culture, physical environment, team member support and training, person-centered care, interdisciplinary support and regulatory agency support plays in creating an environment where those who live with mental illness can flourish.

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Mental Health and Long-Term Care

Michael Slavkin – Director of the Master of Science in Counseling Program, Marian University

This interactive presentation provides information for practitioners about how to deal with the ever-diversified population of individuals living in long-term care and residential placement. The mental health needs of these individuals as well as the staff who support them are of ongoing concern. This presentation focuses on varying activities that both staff and residents can use to improve coping skills, reduce stress, and improve engagement within their community.

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It's Not Your First Rodeo, and it Won't be Their Last

Patty Piechocki – Director of Programming and Continuing Education, The Institute for Excellence in Memory Care
Angelica Baginske – Director, Alzheimer's and Dementia Services of Northern Indiana

Elaborate stories that never happened, visions that are not there, and genuine beliefs that are false. Confabulations, hallucinations and delusions are common behavioral expressions that professional caregivers see daily. How does your team cope with these challenging behaviors? This session helps professionals understand how to accept these expressions through respect and sensitivity while exploring ways individualized program kits can help your team engage, respond and prevent these challenges from escalating.

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