The Center of Excellence Releases New January Education Events Events Published:January 02, 2025 Amy Miller Rollup Image Page ContentThe Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health in Nursing Facilities (COE-NF) released new education events for the month of January, with many that offer Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education and National Association of Long-Term Care Administrator Board credits. In addition to the resources and January education events listed below, the COE-NF continues to provide tailored technical assistance, such as an individualized plan to assist your facility with specific behavioral health needs, including training. The COE-NF also continues to add new on-demand training videos, which include bite-sized learnings and longer video modules with pre/post-tests on a variety of topics. It also offers a wide array of resources on a multitude of mental health topics via the resource hub. Not sure how the COE-NF can help your facility? Explore summaries of previous consultations by the COE-NF to see how you might transform your facility’s approach to providing high quality behavioral health care to residents. January COE-NF Education Events: January 9, 2025, 2 – 3:30 PM EST: Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) – Suicide Prevention January 16, 2025, 2 – 2:45 PM EST: Serious Mental Illness (SMI) in Nursing Facilities: Using a 5-Step Approach to Care January 21,2025, 2 – 3 PM EST: Strategies for Managing Residents with SMI in Long Term Care January 30, 2025, 2 – 2:45 PM EST: Utilizing Methadone to Treat Residents for Pain and Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) in Nursing Facilities: A Comprehensive Guide January 31, 2025, 11 am – 4:30 PM EST: Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Additional Links: The Center of Excellence FAQ Sheet December 2024 Newsletter Sign up for the monthly newsletter Related Blogs Join Us for Congressional Briefing 2025 in Washington, D.C. – June 9-10 3.25.2025 REMINDER: May 1 Mandatory SNF Provider Enrollment Revalidation Deadline Approaching 3.24.2025 Make Your Voice Heard at the 2025 AHCA/NCAL Congressional Briefing 3.18.2025