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This one day workshop will provide you with the most up-to-date information on
how to manage difficult problem behaviors in the long-term care setting.
Check the schedule and register today! |
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Learn how to: |
- Understand the major causes of dysfunctional behavior
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Recognize the four major approaches to behavior management
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Identify cases that are best managed with behavioral
interventions
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Asses complex dysfunctional behaviors
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Design effective behavioral interventions
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Develop staff capacity to carry out behavioral interventions
effectively
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Evaluate and refine existing behavioral strategies
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Plan and develop effective facility-wide behavior management
systems
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Benefits: |
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Improved quality of care
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Improved quality of life for residents and staff
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Improved staff morale
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Increased access to liability coverage
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Improvement in the bottom line -- really!
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Reduced staff injuries
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Reduced chemical and physical restraint
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Reduced reportable incidents
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Sample Schedule: |
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8:30 - 9:00 am |
Registration |
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9:00 - 9:05 am |
Introduction |
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9:05 - 9:20 am |
The Evolution of Behavior Management in Long-Term Care |
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9:20 - 10:00 am |
The Principles of Behavior |
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10:00 - 10:15 am |
Break |
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10:15 - 11:00 am |
The Process of Behavior Management |
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11:00 am - Noon |
Changing the Antecedents |
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Noon - 1:00 pm |
Lunch (with demonstrations) |
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1:00 - 2:00 pm |
Changing the Consequences |
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2:00 - 2:15 pm |
Break |
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2:15 - 3:00 pm |
Case Studies |
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3:00 - 4:00 pm |
Making it Work |
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4:00 - 4:30 pm |
Final Comments and Questions |
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Continuing Education Credits: |
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Administrators: Approved for 5 CEUs by the National Association of Boards
of Examiners of Long Term Care Administrators.
Nurses: Approved for 6.6 contact hours by the Pennsylvania State
Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing
Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Activities Professionals: Approved for 5.5 hours of continuing
education by the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals. |
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Cancellation Policy: |
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In the event of a cancellation prior to 48 hours before any scheduled seminar,
there is a $25 processing charge. Cancellations received less than 48
hours are subject to 50% of the registration fee. Registrants who do not
cancel are responsible for the full registration fee. Substitutions are
welcome to replace a registrant. |
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Support Materials Provided: |
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Handout materials for these workshops will be provided. Books, tapes and
software on behavior management and related subjects are available through
GeroServices, Inc. GeroServices provides a variety of consultation and
educational resources for the long-term care industry. Course materials
are available for inservice education. Special discounts are extended to
participants of these workshops for a period of thirty days following
attendance.
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Schedule and Registration: |
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Registration Fee is $150.00 per seminar per person. You may
register online below via a secure
Pay Pal transaction.
*SAVE 10% by registering multiple people or by registering for multiple
seminars. To receive this discount, you must order by phone fax or mail:
Lessons in Long-Term Care
GeroServices, Inc.
1900 Murray Avenue, Suite 205
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Telephone: 412.421.7400
Fax: 412.421.7410
The first 20 to register for each seminar will receive a free course book:
Behavior Management System:
Basic Course.
Pre-registration and payment required. On-site registration available
only as space permits.
Check this page frequently for schedule updates or send us an email asking for
notification
of newly scheduled seminars.Currently scheduled seminars:
| January 10, 2005 |
Akron, Ohio
Holiday Inn Express
2940 Chenowith Road
Akron, Oh 44312 |
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| January 13, 2005 |
Fairborn, Ohio
Holiday Inn
2800 Presidential Drive
Fairborn, Oh 45324 |
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