The Center of Excellence Releases New October Education Events Programs and Resources Published:September 30, 2024 Dave Kyllo Rollup Image Page ContentThe Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health in Nursing Facilities (COE-NF) released new education events for the month of October, with many that offer ACCME (Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education) and National Association of Long-Term Care Administrator Board (NAB) credits. In addition to the resources and October 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 as needed. COE-NF 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. They also offer a wide array of resources on a multitude of mental health topics via the resource hub. October Upcoming Education Events: October 9, 2024 – Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) – Suicide Prevention Training from 2 – 3:30 pm EST October 15, 2024 – Assessment and Initial Management of Suicidal Ideation Across Long Term Care Settings from 2 – 3pm EST October 16, 2024 – CARES Serious Mental Illness (SMI) Office Hours from 3 – 3:30pm EST October 17, 2024 – An Introduction to Co-occurring Disorders from 2 – 3pm EST October 18, 2024 – Managing Substance Use Disorders (SUD) in Nursing Facilities Office Hours from 1 – 1:30pm EST October 22, 2024 – An Introduction to Trauma-Informed Care from 2 – 2:30pm EST October 25, 2024 – Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) from 11am – 4:30pm EST October 29, 2024 – An Easy Pill to Swallow: Nonpharmacological Interventions for Long-Term Care Residents from 2 – 2:30pm EST Other Links: The Center of Excellence FAQ Sheet September 2024 Newsletter Sign up for the monthly newsletter Related Blogs Your Staff Will Appreciate Spending Less Time Meeting Training Requirements 9.16.2025 Prioritize Staff Wellness with These Long Term Care Resources 9.16.2025 Compass Offers Affordable Health Benefits Employees Can Use on Day One 9.16.2025