ECHO Series: Transforming Care for Individuals with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities
A five session series on institutionalization, transitional living options, and care team support systems
The WVU CED is offering a new ECHO Series: Transforming Care for Individuals with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities. This five session online training series is intended to provide education and resources to individuals, families and healthcare professionals about transforming care for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
ECHO Series webinars are free to attend. RSVP to receive Zoom meeting registration info for any or all of the five sessions.
All sessions will take place from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. EST
January 24 - IDD Institutionalization
Didactic: Robert Hansen, MS Special Assistant for I/DD Services, Bureau of Behavioral Health
Case: Amy Ingles, Regional Director/Statewide Development Director, Starlight Behavior Health System
Objectives:
- Describe and discuss the Project ECHO format and purpose of this ECHO Series.
- Summarize and evaluate evidence supporting increased institutionalization of individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
- Identify and explain factors associated within increased institutionalizations of this population.
February 21 - Measurement and Functioning
Didactic: David Clayman, Ph.D., Clinical & Forensic Psychologist
Objectives:
- Describe and illustrate how intellectual and/or developmental disability is measured.
- Compare and analyze how different measures are associated with different approaches and outcomes.
March 20 - Transitional Placement Decision Making
Didactic: Lesley Cottrell, PhD, Professor of Pediatrics, Director of the WVU CED
Case: Heidi Thomas, MBA/HCM Division Director I/DD Services, Westbrook Health Services
Objectives:
- Summarize available transitional living options for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
- Describe, illustrate and analyze the decision-making process for determining transitional living arrangements for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
- Review temporary placement arrangements for stabilization and discuss role of crisis placements.
April 16 - Differences Between Behavioral and Mental Health Services
Didactic: Lauren Swager, MD, Behavioral Health Medical Director at Aetna Better Health of West Virginia
Case: Elma Fisher, Healthways, Inc.
Objectives:
- Compare and contrast behavioral and mental health approaches.
- Describe, illustrate and analyze trauma-informed approach for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
- Generate discussion on influence of client co-morbidities, I/DD and care.
May 15 - Delivering Effective Interventions in the Real World
Didactic: Kim Shontz, LCSW, Director- Illinois Crisis Prevention Network Support Service Team
Case: Charlene Bennett, EdD, Co-Founder and CEO/Executive Director of Individual Advocacy Group
Objectives:
- Review common interventions shown to be effective for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
- Classify and discuss challenges to implementation in the field (e.g., limited staff, space).
- Review how to maintain staff and client safety in times of crisis.
- Discuss liability issues.
If you have any questions, please contact Melina Danko at mdanko@hsc.wvu.edu for more information.
This program is being presented with financial assistance as a grant from the West Virginia Developmental Disabilities Council through the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources.