CREATING THE CARING NETWORK : A TRAINING PROGRAM FOR IN-HOME RESPITE CARE PROVIDERS

1. CREATING THE CARING NETWORK:A TRAINING PROGRAM FOR IN-HOME RESPITE CARE PROVIDERS Val Croissant, M.S., CTRS Director, Training and Program Development Easter Seals Wisconsin 2011 National Respite Conference Many Faces of Respite November 2011

2. Agenda • Wisconsin Lifespan Respite Care Project • Creating the Modules • Logistics • Registry

3. WISCONSIN LIFESPAN RESPITE CARE PROJECT • Funding: Sept 1, 2010 – Aug 31, 2013 • Partners: • State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services/Division of Long-Term Care • Respite Care Association of Wisconsin (RCAW) • Easter Seals Wisconsin (ESW) • Wisconsin Quality Home Care Authority (WQHCA)

4. Project Goals • Creation and delivery of a base-level, comprehensive Respite Care Provider Training curriculum • Creation of a statewide, web-based “Care Registry” referral database of trained respite providers • Increased awareness of respite care options through a Public Awareness Campaign

5. Creating the Modules • In-Home Respite Care 101 • Across the Lifespan

6. Curriculum Advisory Group • Represent a variety of caregiver populations • Role: • Develop priorities for curriculum content • Evaluate existing and revised content • Approve teaching and trainee manuals • Review pre- and post-test results following Pilot Training; recommendations to modify curriculum

7. Disability Basics • The Power of Words by Judy Endow • Keeping It General: Know the Person • Fact Sheets • Website Information

8. AMERICAN RED CROSS CAREGIVER TRAINING • Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer's Disease or Dementia • Positioning and Helping Your Loved One Move • Assisting with Personal Care

9. MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING • Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect - Mandated Reporter Training Program (SCAN-MRT) • Developed by Child Protection Center, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin • State-specific

10. “BE THE HORIZON”CARING FOR CHALLENGING MOMENTS • Stages of Challenging Moments • Be the CALM in the Storm

11. Communication Techniques • Examples • Picture Boards • Communication Boards • Sign Language

12. Medication Management • The Five Rights • PRNs

13. Free Time Activities • Age-Appropriate • Adaptations • Community Outings

14. Making Connections • Initial Meeting • Training • Know Your Limits • Professionalism

15. Mini-Courses • Four-hour Training Sessions: • Working with individuals with challenging behaviors • Working with individuals with developmental disabilities • Working with individuals with emotional disabilities

16. Logistics • Two-day Training Sessions • 14 Trainings in Years 2 & 3 • 6 locations across state • Half-day Mini-Courses • 24 Trainings in Years 2 & 3 • 6 locations across state

17. STATEWIDE MARKETING/ PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGN • Targeted Training Areas • Organizations: Personal Contacts • Email blast and Newsletter articles • Press Releases in Targeted Areas

18. Registry Respite Care Association of Wisconsin: • Online Registry of trained respite providers • Searchable database for families & caregivers • Trained Lifespan Respite Care providers eligible for Registry following background check

19. Questions?

20. Contact Information Val Croissant, M.S., CTRS Director, Training and Program Development Easter Seals Wisconsin 800-422-2324 ext 111 VCroissant@EasterSealsWisconsin.com