January 28, 2016 video conference: Gaps Analysis Study: What was it? What was learned? What next?

Minnesota Department of Human Services sent this bulletin at 01/07/2016 02:25 PM CST

Gaps Analysis Study:

What was it? What was learned? What next?

 

January 28, 2016

 

Training via Video Conference from

Minnesota Department of Human Services

                                                                              

Presenters

Minnesota Dept. of Human Services subject matter experts including:

  • Mary Olsen Baker, Aging and Adult Services Division
  • Kari Benson, Aging and Adult Services Division
  • Sarah Thorson, Disability Services Division
  • Jennifer Strei, Disability Services Division
  • Jerry Storck, Adult Mental Health Division
  • Faye Bernstein, Adult Mental Health Division
  • Whitney Lester, Children’s Mental Health Division
  • Jill Johnson, Children’s Mental Health Division

 

Description

The Gaps Analysis study gathers information about the capacity of the Minnesota services systems (that is, home and community-based services system and the continuum of mental health services and supports) to serve older adults, people with disabilities, children, youth and adults living with mental health conditions. DHS conducts the Gaps Analysis study every two years. Input is gathered from lead agencies (counties, tribes, and managed care organizations), and local community members including people who receive services, caregivers, advocates, and providers regarding their perceptions about:

  • Barriers to getting services
  • Services that are needed but hard to get or unavailable
  • Use of services

Presenters will provide an overview of the 2013-2014 study, and share examples of what the results suggest.

Participants are encouraged to review the information about the Gaps Analysis Study (including reports from the Current Study) available on the DHS Gaps Analysis website at http://mn.gov/dhs/gaps-analysis/

 

Target Audience    

Anyone with an interest in improving the capacity of the Minnesota’s service systems (either 1] the home and community-based services, and/or 2] continuum of mental health services and supports] to best serve all Minnesotans (that is older adults, persons with disabilities, and adults, children and youth living with a mental illness.

 

Learning Objectives

Goal 1: Participants will gain an understanding of the Gaps Analysis study – background, method, statewide results (high-level),

Goal 2: Participants will be able to share population-specific examples of what the results suggest about the capacity of the service delivery system to serve each of the four populations, and

Goal 3: Participants will know where to find and how to access study results

 

Pre-registration is required.                                    

Each person needs to  register. Registration closes at 5:00 p.m. on the Monday prior to the session. By registering, you understand that the session will be videotaped with the possibility of your visual and audio likeness being recorded for reproduction and distribution.

 

Handouts and Resources

Presentation handouts and resource materials will be distributed to registered participants via email attachment 1-2 days before the scheduled session. Print and bring your own copies to the session. Copies may not be available at the site. Those individuals interested in receiving handouts only, can make this request via the registration survey.

 

Cancellation

Videoconferencing sites without any registered participants prior to the registration close date will be cancelled. If you register, but are unable to attend, please cancel your reservation through the web link using your confirmation number prior to the registration close date. This allows others to participate in the training.

 

Certification

Certificates for continuing education are available for participants at the site. Note:

Videoconference training sessions have not been submitted for prior approval to any licensing board.

 

Accommodations

Individuals with a disability who need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this may indicate "special request" when registering. Please make requests as early as possible.

 

DVD Ordering

Copies of the session may be available for ordering after the session ends. If the presenter(s) gives approval, you can order copies from the registration page.

 

Times and Locations

The conference will be offered at the sites and time below. Note: sites that are filled are listed as FULL on the registration system and cannot accept additional people. You must choose another site. Additional sites added after this announcement was published are identified on the registration page.

 

        Start Time:   09:30 AM

        Duration:      Two hours

 

Building                                          Street Address                                                City

Anoka County Government Center       2100 3rd Avenue, Room 238                                Anoka

Carlton County Courthouse                 301 Walnut Street                                                Carlton

Chisago County Government Center    313 North Main Street, Room 106                         Center City

Cook County Social Services              Social Services Dept., 411 West Second Street    Grand Marais

Department of Human Services           444 Lafayette Road, Fifth Floor, Room 5137         St. Paul

Fillmore County Courthouse                101 Fillmore Street, Commissioners Board           Preston

Isanti County Family Services,            1700 E. Rum River Drive South, Suite A               Cambridge

Oakview Office Comp

Itasca County Resource Center           1209 SE Second Avenue, Room 157                    Grand Rapids

Koochiching County Community         1000 Fifth Street                                                  International Falls

Morrison County Social                      213 SE First Avenue, Small Room                        Little Falls

Services/Public Health

Nicollet County Government Center     501 South Minnesota Ave, EOC Room                 St. Peter

Nobles County Government Center      315 10th Street, 3rd Floor                                    Worthington

Olmsted County Community               2100 Campus Drive SE, Room 243                      Rochester

Services Center

Polk County Government Center         612 North Broadway, Room 302                           Crookston

Renville County Human Services         410 East DePue, Room 121b                               Olivia

Roseau County Social Services          208 Sixth Street SW                                            Roseau

Wabasha County SCHA Services        411 Hiawatha Drive E                                           Wabasha

Winona County Community Services   202 Third Street West, Lower Level Room A          Winona

Yellow Medicine County LEC              930 Fourth Street                                                 Granite Falls

 

The conference will be repeated at the sites and time below. Note: sites that are filled are listed as FULL on the registration system and cannot accept additional people. You must choose another site. Additional sites added after this announcement was published are identified on the registration page.

 

        Start Time:   01:30 PM

        Duration:      Two hours

 

Building                                          Street Address                                                City

Cass County Health, Human and         400 Michigan Avenue                                           Walker

Veterans Services

Clay County Family Service Center      715 11th Street North                                           Moorhead

Crow Wing County Social Services      Community Services Building, 204 Laurel Street,   Brainerd

                                                         Room 31H

Department of Human Services           444 Lafayette Road, Fifth Floor, Room 5137         St. Paul

Douglas County Human Services        809 Elm Street, Suite 1186                                   Alexandria

Faribault County Human Services        County Office Building, 412 North Nicollet            Blue Earth

Goodhue County Government             509 West 5th Street                                             Red Wing

Kanabec County Courthouse               18 N Vine Street, Room 3                                    Mora

McLeod County Offices North             2385 Hennepin Avenue N                                     Glencoe

Complex

MNPrairie - Waseca County                 299 Johnson Avenue SW, Suite 160                     Waseca

Public Health

Otter Tail County Government             550 West Fir Avenue, Small Room                       Fergus Falls

Services Center

Ramsey County Human Services         160 East Kellogg Blvd, Room 3500                      St. Paul

Rock County Southwest Health and     2 Roundwind Road                                              Luverne

Human Services

St. Louis County Government Center   320 West 2nd Street, 5th floor conference room   Duluth

Wadena County Social Services          124 First Street SE, Board Room                         Wadena

 

Webstreaming

You may view the session via web streaming at the below links. Register for Webstreaming (see above). People participating through this method will be provided a webstreaming certificate of attendance for CEU certification and the handouts. 

                                                                                                                                                    

Afternoon Live

                                                                                                                                                

Archive

                                                                                                                                                    

Live Link will be available approximately thirty minutes prior to the start time of this event.

Archive Link will be available within 24 hours, but usually the same day if event has ended early enough for technicians to trim and post.

                                                                                                                                                  

Questions or problems using the links may be directed to Video Support at 651 431-2070.