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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. Agenda.
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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
Agenda • Wisconsin Lifespan Respite Care Project • Creating the Modules • Logistics • Registry
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)
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
Creating the Modules • In-Home Respite Care 101 • Across the Lifespan
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
Disability Basics • The Power of Words by Judy Endow • Keeping It General: Know the Person • Fact Sheets • Website Information
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
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
“BE THE HORIZON”CARING FOR CHALLENGING MOMENTS • Stages of Challenging Moments • Be the CALM in the Storm
Communication Techniques • Examples • Picture Boards • Communication Boards • Sign Language
Medication Management • The Five Rights • PRNs
Free Time Activities • Age-Appropriate • Adaptations • Community Outings
Making Connections • Initial Meeting • Training • Know Your Limits • Professionalism
Mini-Courses • Four-hour Training Sessions: • Working with individuals with challenging behaviors • Working with individuals with developmental disabilities • Working with individuals with emotional disabilities
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
STATEWIDE MARKETING/ PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGN • Targeted Training Areas • Organizations: Personal Contacts • Email blast and Newsletter articles • Press Releases in Targeted Areas
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
Contact Information Val Croissant, M.S., CTRS Director, Training and Program Development Easter Seals Wisconsin 800-422-2324 ext 111 VCroissant@EasterSealsWisconsin.com