Free Behavioral Health Resources and Consultation for Nursing Homes

• By: Maureen Carland
• On: 11/24/2024 12:16:22
• In: Quality/Regulatory

The Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health in Nursing Facilities (COE-NF) was established by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), in partnership with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the COE-NF offers Certified Medicare and Medicaid Nursing Facility Staff a centralized resource hub with easy access to trainings, technical assistance and additional resources, at no cost.
The COE-NF released new toolkits.   These include:
   De-Escalation Strategies In-Service Toolkit
The de-escalation toolkit aims to equip staff with the knowledge and techniques necessary to prevent escalating behaviors and enhance safety.
 
   Substance Use Disorder In-Service Toolkit
The substance use disorder (SUD) toolkit is used to equip staff with knowledge and skills related to the disease concept of substance use, the impact substances use in nursing homes. 
 
To learn more about services offered in Maine to Nursing Homes contact: Steven Shaw steven.shaw@allianthealth.org
 
 
Staff contact: mcarland@mehca.org