November 5 video conference: Elderly Waiver Basic Program Overview

Elderly Waiver Basic Program Overview

11/5/2018

Training via Video Conference from

Aging and Adult Services Division,

Community Supports for Seniors

Minnesota Department of Human Services

 

Presenter

Libby Rossett-Brown, Administrator, Elderly Waiver/Alternative Care Programs

 

Description

The training sessions cover the policies and procedures for the Elderly Waiver (EW) program. The training is targeted for staff with UP TO 12 months of program experience, but those with more experience are welcome to attend if they haven't previously - understanding that the information presented will be focused on program basics.

 

Target Audience    

Lead agency staff from counties, health plans and tribes; Area Agency on Aging and Senior LinkAge Line® staff; Community Senior Service Providers, including home health care and supportive services staff; nurses, including public health, Block Nurse and parish nurses; and nursing home staff.

 

Learning Objectives

Goal 1:  Attendees will understand the basic concepts of the Elderly Waiver program including service definitions, eligibility criteria, and service delivery systems.

 

Goal 2:  Attendees will understand the range of supports and services available on the Elderly Waiver program.

 

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. Be aware that class materials alone may not be a sufficient substitute for video conference or web stream attendance. Class materials usually do not include the content depth provided during the training. We encourage attendance via one of the sites or webstreaming.

 

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 event may indicate "special request" when registering. Please make requests as early as possible.

 

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:   09:00 AM

       Duration:     2 1/2 hours

 

Building                                    Street Address                               City

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

Blue Earth County Human Services   410 S 5th Street, River Room              Mankato

Carlton County Community Services 14 North 11 Street                             Cloquet

   Building

Chisago County Government Center  313 North Main Street, Room 130b   Center City

Cook County Social Services and      411 West 2nd St., Public Health Room Grand Marais

Department of Human Services        444 Lafayette Rd, Room 5137             St. Paul

Fillmore County Courthouse             101 Fillmore St., Commissioners Board Preston

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

   Services/Public Health

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 340 A/B  Crookston

Renville County Government            105 S 5th Street, Room 121A              Olivia

   Services Center

Roseau County Social Services        208 Sixth Street SW                           Roseau

Scott County Law Enforcement         301 Fuller Street S., Room 203          Shakopee

Stearns County Human Services       705 Courthouse Square, Room 333    St. Cloud

Wabasha County SCHA Services      411 Hiawatha Drive E                      Wabasha

   Building

Webstreaming                             Using your computer or laptop                       

 

Webstreaming

You may view the session via web streaming by registering for webstreaming. People participating through this method will be provided a webstreaming certificate of attendance for CEU certification and the handouts.