W48/W55
- State Children's Policy Maker Roundtable
Glynn Chase, Barber National Institute
Stan Mrozowski, PhD, OMHSAS
Thomas Seben, Bureau of Special Education
Robin Rothermel, Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Programs
Nina Wall-Cote, Bureau of Autism Services
Richard Gold, Office of Children, Youth and Families
Ellen DiDomenico, MSEd, Governor’s Commission for Children and Families
Dupre
Join children’s services officials as they present current policy, planning, and funding initiatives and priorities for state government programs that impact mental health, substance abuse prevention and treatment, health care, child welfare, juvenile justice, education, special education, autism services, and early childhood services. Following individual presentations by the speakers, attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions about the material presented and offer comments and recommendations on issues discussed. Providers of children’s services won’t want to miss this comprehensive overview of programming and policy making. This workshop is two concurrent sessions and continues at 10:45 a.m.
W49 - How
to Implement a Wellness Initiative at Your Workplace
Michaela Kennedy, MA, LPC, Family Services of Western Pennsylvania
Sunburst
It is well known that employees who improve physical and emotional health are more likely to be productive, enjoy improved morale, are less sick, and overall live healthier and longer lives. This workshop will teach participants a step-by-step process of how to get started in adding a wellness component to their work site, provide specific ideas of wellness activities, and provide an example of how a wellness initiative was implemented at Family Services of Western Pennsylvania.
W50/W57
- Dialogue With ODP: Up to the Minute Information
Jeff Petraco, Bureau of Mental Retardation
Kelly Svalbonas, Statewide Waiver Coordinator
Suzanne Puzak, Division for Program Analysis
Susan Pasker, Division for Program Management
Snowflake
Pennsylvania’s mental retardation/intellectual disabilities system continues to transition through extensive changes. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, one of the main funding streams for community-based waiver services, requested changes for a uniform, state-directed service and support system. The Pennsylvania Office of Developmental Programs (ODP), which includes the Bureaus of Mental Retardation and Autism Services, is responsible for development and implementation of these changes. This training is two concurrent sessions (continuing at 10:45 a.m.) and provides up-to-date information of system changes and opportunity for conference participants to interact and dialogue with ODP staff. Bureau of Mental Retardation Services Director Jeff Petraco will facilitate the session. Topics include support coordination service definition, rate setting, new curriculum, direct service definitions and rate setting, PROMISe billing and “prudent pay,” SIS assessment impact on supports coordination and direct service providers, administrative entities monitoring of providers, and incident management issues.
W51 - Use
of and Best Practice Models Regarding Buprenorphine/Suboxone
Neal A. Capretto, DO, FASAM, Gateway Rehabilitation Center
Seasons 1
Opioid abuse and dependence from prescription drugs and heroin has been a growing trend leading to multiple problems including rising rates of drug overdose deaths. Buprenorphine has proven to be a valuable tool in the bio-psycho-social-spiritual tool box for many people with opioid dependence. This workshop will briefly describe the growing trend of opioid abuse and dependence and then focus on a more in-depth review about the potential advantages and disadvantages of Buprenorphine.
W52 - Developing
and Using a Program Quality Improvement Process to Change and Enhance Service
Delivery at Your Agency
Frank Ghinassi, PhD, Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic
Seasons 3
A practical, hands on approach on how to start from scratch and use the data and information within your system and the national benchmarks available to everyone in service to building and maintaining a tailored and effective quality monitoring and improvement system for your agency, staff, and consumers. Real world examples, a system that can work with both paper-based and electronic data systems, how to target quality goals that matter to consumers and staff, how to enlist champions to drive change, how to make data feedback timely and meaningful, when to shift focus, and how to maximize the lasting effects of improvements through cultural shifts and staff performance are all featured in this advanced workshop.
W53 - Alternative
Compensation: Innovative Solutions to Staff Productivity
Steve Kohler, McBee Associates
Matt Rogers, McBee Associates
Seasons 5
Cancellations and no-shows significantly impact productivity and, in turn, profitability. With continued stagnant reimbursement from payers, providers are seeking various alternative compensation models for employees. During this session the presenters will explore the benefits and potential risk areas associated with bonus methods for administrative staff, outpatient therapists, community-based staff, and other direct care professionals. Providers will be encouraged to actively participate in the discussion on these payment packages.
W54 - Bridging
the Gaps Between Financial, Business, and Clinical Operations
Matthew Zabolotny, MBA, NHS Human Services
Derrick Yacovelli, CPA, NHS Human Services
Dogwood
The presentation will provide executive leaders within the provider community insight and techniques to bring together all aspects of their organization to improve financial and clinical management. Topics to be covered include building control systems, responding to change, revenue and accounting systems, the effective use of data, and internal collaborations. Learn to help staff identify how their roles work together to enhance services.