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Healing Hands — A Collaborative Approach to Treating Pediatric Hand Burns
Monday, December 8, 2025 
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm EST; 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm CST;
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm MST; 11:00 am – 12:00 pm PST
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Presenter Bios:

Hannah Gift, OTR/L, CHT, COMT UE, CEAS
Hannah Gift is an occupational therapist and certified hand therapist at St. Louis Children’s Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Her primary role is providing upper extremity rehabilitation for pediatric patients with acquired, traumatic, and congenital conditions; she also serves on a team specializing in complex pain and neurological disorders. Hannah previously served on the American Society of Hand Therapists (ASHT) board of directors in roles including Education Division Director and Board Member at Large, and she has taught live and virtual education courses for Select Medical, ASHT, and other local and national organizations.

Jennifer Seigel, RN, CPNP, CWCN
Jennifer Seigel is a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner at WashU at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. She works in the Pediatric Surgery Department and has specialized in burn recovery and wound care for 25 years. St. Louis Children’s Hospital is a level 1 trauma hospital and sees several hundred burn patients per year through both their inpatient and outpatient departments. Jennifer has authored textbook chapters on burn care and often lectures on the topic. She enjoys caring for children and their families in the St. Louis Children’s Hospital burn wound unit called PAWS: Pediatric Acute Wound Service.

Objectives: Following this course, the learner will:

  • Describe 2 common mechanisms of pediatric hand burns and their implications for wound depth and tissue involvement;
  • Differentiate between the grades of burn injury to guide appropriate medical and rehabilitation interventions;
  • Identify the correct position of an orthosis based on the location of the hand burn; and
  • Discuss the purpose of pressure garments and other scar management techniques in improving functional outcomes for pediatric patients.

Audience: This webinar is intended for all interested members of the rehabilitation team.

Level: Beginner-Intermediate

Certificate of Attendance: Certificates of attendance are available for all attendees. No CEs are provided for this course.

Complimentary webinars are a benefit of membership in IPRC/RCPA. The registration fee for non-members is $179. Not a member yet? Consider joining today.

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Independent Monitoring for Quality (IM4Q) has released its October update, highlighting current activities and opportunities for involvement.

The update includes information on the 2025–2026 cycle, including sample distribution, upcoming survey materials, training reminders, and data system updates. It also provides updates on the external evaluation, Enterprise Case Management reports, and resources available on MyODP. Local programs are encouraged to review and provide feedback on reports, share lessons learned from the QA&I cycle, and ensure required trainings are completed.

In addition, the IM4Q Statewide Steering Committee is seeking new self-advocate and family member participants. The committee brings together individuals with disabilities, families, and system partners to share input and help guide statewide IM4Q efforts. Members meet quarterly (mostly online), are compensated for participation, and play a key role in shaping IM4Q surveys, reviewing reports, and ensuring that stakeholder voices are represented.

  • The full IM4Q October Information Update can be found here.
  • The IM4Q Steering Committee Membership flyer with details on how to join can be found here.

For questions or additional information, please contact Lee Stephens, Human Services Analyst, Office of Developmental Programs, via email or at 717-783-5773.

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Tuesday, November 18, 2025
11:00 am ET
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Join Core Solutions in this exclusive presentation for RCPA members. This session will showcase how Cx360 Clinical Assist integrates seamlessly with your FHIR-enabled EHR to support smarter, faster clinical decisions. Get a first-hand demonstration of how Clinical Assist brings summaries, documentation, insights, planning, and other advanced capabilities directly to the point of care.

During this presentation, you will:

  • Experience AI-driven clinical insights that surface key information instantly within your workflow;
  • See real-time documentation support that reduces administrative burden and enhances accuracy; and
  • Discover how Clinical Assist empowers clinicians to make faster, more informed decisions.

Speakers will include:

  • RCPA’s COO and Mental Health Policy Director Jim Sharp, MS; and
  • Core Solution’s Director of Clinical Strategy Michael Arevalo, PsyD.

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November 19, 2025
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
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Understanding Neuroplasticity and Recent Advancements in Enhancing Supports

The Offices of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) and Developmental Programs (ODP) invite you to register for the 2025 Dual Diagnosis Conference, which is to be hosted virtually on November 19. Join them for this one-day virtual conference to gain a better understanding of neuroplasticity and recent advancements in enhancing supports for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required.

This year’s conference speaker will be Dr. Brandi Kelly. Watch the video to hear from her! Dr. Kelly provides an overview of her presentation on the intersection of wellness and mental health needs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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Legislation. Wooden gavel and books in background. Law and justice concept

HB1939, the ID/A Market Index for DSP Services, was originally scheduled for a vote in the House Human Services Committee on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. However, the bill was removed from consideration prior to the vote due to identified deficiencies in the bill’s language. Revisions are currently underway to address these issues, and it is anticipated that the committee will reconsider the bill for a vote sometime in November 2025.

RCPA continues to closely monitor the bill’s progress and will provide updates to members as new information becomes available.

Please direct any questions regarding this legislation to Tim Sohosky.

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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) is hosting a series of discussion boards and focus groups focused on 1-person licensed residential homes. The discussion boards will be online forums open for 48 hours, allowing participants to log in and out at their convenience throughout the two-day period. Total participation time is expected to be about 2 – 3 hours, and the forums will be semi-anonymous (participants will be identified only by first name). Focus groups will follow the discussion boards and will be scheduled at a later date.

ODP continues to seek participants for the DSP and family stakeholder group. Interested individuals should submit their name, agency (if applicable), and contact information to ODP’s Executive Assistant Jordan Kembel electronically.

Stakeholder Groups & Dates

DSP Group

Discussion Board Dates: December 4 – 5, 2025
ODP is seeking DSPs who:

  • Support individuals in 1-person homes and can share their experiences, successes, and challenges;
  • Have helped individuals transition from 1-person to 2+ person homes; and
  • Support individuals with significant behavioral support needs in 2+ person homes.

Family Group

Discussion Board Dates: December 11 – 12, 2025
ODP is seeking family members who have a loved one living in a 1-person licensed home and are willing to share their perspectives and experiences.

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