Concurrent sessions, 8:45 am
Recovery from Chemical Dependency Empowers Seniors, French River 1
Lead Speaker: Gwen Delger, Senior Recovery Program
Additional Speakers: Thomas Gerenz, Senior Recovery Program
Audience Level: Intermediate
Strategy: Achieve real, person-centered empowerment
The session will cover: (1) Introduction of the presenters and an overview of senior chemical dependency issues addresed by their facilities, (2) discussion on how to distinguish chemical dependency from other medical issues, (3) statistics on the prevalence of chemical dependency in seniors, (4) Anticipated needs and service availability for seniors with chemical dependency in the future, and (5) a question and answer period, though questions will be welcomed throughout the workshop.
Wisdom Steps: Preventive Health for American Indian Elders, French River 2
Lead Speaker: Jackie Dionne, MN DHS
Additional Speakers: Barb Benjamin-Robertson, Pat Ells - Wisdom Steps
Audience Level: Basic
Strategy: Strengthen community-based approaches
Wisdom Steps is a well-established, statewide project within the American Indian community. Over the past seven years, Wisdom Steps' goals have been to create a health and wellness awareness campaign and to develop the program. We have met those goals and more! Our preventive health care model includes health screenings, health education, and healthy living activities for American Indian Elders on 11 reservations and in three urban communities. Wisdom Steps are simple actions that elders can take to: (1) assess their own health; (2) learn ways to improve their health; (3) practice healthy living; and (4) share their wisdom.
Substitute Decision Making Expert System: A Tool for Public Guardians, Gooseberry Falls 1
Lead Speaker: John Fillbrandt, MN DHS Disability Services
Additional Speakers: James Leibert, MN DHS Disability Services
Audience Level: Basic
Strategy: Achieve real, person-centered empowerment
You are a case manager and public guardian, but you haven't had a substitute decision making issue in a long time, or you lack clarity about your responsibilities as a substitute decision maker. You would like some advice in making the right recommendation for your client. The Substitute Decision Making Expert System can help. In this workshop, we will (1) discuss the development, testing, and deployment of the Substitute Decision Making Expert System; (2) present the Substitute Decision Making Expert System that has been developed at MN DHS; (3) discuss the integration of the Substitute Decision Making Expert System and e-modules.(Partner presentation to Public Guardianship: Process and Policies.)
Making Work Part of the Plan: Medical Assistance for Employed Persons with Disabilities (MA-EPD), Gooseberry Falls 2
Lead Speaker: Beth Grube, MN DHS Disability Services
Audience Level: Intermediate
Strategy: Achieve real, person-centered empowerment
People with disabilities can and do work and you can help make work part of the plan. Come find out how! This session will provide information and discussion about the many work incentives and helpful employment resources available to people with disabilities, including MA-EPD, Social Security work incentives, the Minnesota Work Incentives Connection, and the Disability Linkage Line.
Navigating the Medical Labyrinth: A Primer For Consumers and their Caregivers, Gooseberry Falls 3
Lead Speaker: Mary Hallsten, Residential Services of NE MN, Inc.
Audience Level: Basic
Strategy: Achieve real, person-centered empowerment
Medical appointments can be intimidating. Navigating this process while supporting the independence of people with disabilities can be a great challenge. With experience as a health care professional in clinic and hospital settings, as well as directing health care in adult foster care homes, these dual perspectives have given me insight into how to connect effectively with medical practitioners, people with disabilities, and their caregivers to support the independence of individuals with disabilities. This session will provide caregivers and people with disabilities valuable information into how they can have a successful experience with health care providers.
Secure, Safe, and Free to Choose: Sensing Technology is Finally Here!, Split Rock 1
Lead Speaker: Sue Gronemeyer, Sengistix, LLC
Additional Speakers: Joel Longtine; Elyse Holte; Karin Stockwell; Jerry LaVasseur - Sengistix, LLC
Audience Level: Basic
Strategy: Achieve real, person-centered empowerment
Where Internet cable service is available, wireless sensing technology can give individuals options to live with increased independence, autonomy, and dignity without forgoing safety and security. Sensors send real-time ADL data and safety alerts via a response center to family, staff, or other designated support persons. Dungarvin Minnesota, Residential Services of Northeast Minnesota, Inc., and Sengistix Programs have experience using this technology support system for seniors and people with mental illness, acquired brain injuries, and other physical, cognitive and intellectual disabilities. They will describe its applications, benefits, opportunities and users' reactions.
Epilepsy: It's Not Just For Children, St. Louis Room
Lead Speaker: Dr. Richard Kanoff, D. O., Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota
Audience Level: Basic
Strategy: Achieve real, person-centered empowerment
This session will elaborate on the multiple effects of epilepsy as a disability: physical, cognitive, and emotional. We will explore how patients, caregivers, and medical professionals must collaborate to correctly diagnose and properly treat this complicated disorder.
High-Tech AND High-Touch: The MinnesotaHelp Network, Room 202
Lead Speaker: Tom Gossett, MN Board on Aging
Additional Speakers: Elissa Schley, MN Board on Aging
Audience Level: Basic
Strategy: Strengthen community-based approaches
This session will build upon the "Got Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs)?" workshop. We will highlight various features of the MinnesotaHelp Network. You will learn about the network's in-person, phone, and online resources, and how to access them. You will find out how organizations can become a part of the MinnesotaHelp Network. You will receive an introduction to www.MinnesotaHelp.info and a demonstration of the Web-based Long-term Care Choices Navigator. Participants will be given a demonstration of the new MinnesotaHelp Power User tool, including these features: advanced search capabilities, custom service directories, exporting service information to Excel, and more.
Supporting Caregivers of Persons with Dementia, Room 204
Lead Speaker: Elaine Spain, Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging
Additional Speakers: Erna Krueger, Waseca Medical Center- Mayo Health Systems; Kristin Shirley, Waseca Medical Center- Mayo Health Systems; Gerise Thompson, Alzeimer’s Association
Audience Level: Basic
Strategy: Strengthen community-based approaches
Most community-based programs that reach out to support family caregivers of persons with dementia report that they reach these caregivers very late in the caregiver journey. This workshop will share what steps are being taken to work with medical clinics and physicians to identify persons with dementia in the early stages of the disease process and connect the patient and their caregiving families to community supports.
New York University's Caregiver Intervention: Counseling the Spousal Caregiver, Part I, Room 205
Lead Speaker: Cynthia Epstein, ACSW, Co-author of Counseling the Alzheimer’s Caregiver
Additional Speakers: Kristine Dwyer, Carlton County Public Health; Kristin Shirley, Waseca Medical Center/Mayo Health System; Heidi Haley-Franklin, Alzheimer's Association Minnesota/North Dakota Chapter; Denis McGuinness, Central Minnesota Memory Disorders Clinic; Dora Haugen, Central Minnesota Memory Disorders Clinic
Audience Level: Intermediate
Strategy: Achieve real, person-centered empowerment
Counseling the Spousal Caregiver, Part I: Cynthia Epstein, NYU, and five caregiver coaches who are translating the intervention into practice in Minnesota, will present the intervention that resulted in an 18-month delay in nursing home placement. The presentation will include an overview of the counseling intervention and case studies detailing how challenges were addressed in individual sessions, how families were induced to participate in the family sessions, the biggest challenges brought to family sessions, in retrospect how coaches would deal with this differently and in what ways, this intervention would improve services.
Linkage Lines 101: Linking to the Right Expert at the Right Time, Room 301 & 302
Lead Speaker: David Wallace, MN DHS
Additional Speakers: Lesli Kerkhoff, Robby Robinson - MN DHS
Audience Level: Basic
Strategy: Achieve real, person-centered empowerment
Navigating the system has become more difficult. Every day individuals get stuck not knowing where to turn or who to call to get the assistance they need. The Linkage Lines make it easy to find the right expert, as there is no wrong door. Find out how the Senior LinkAge Line®, the Disability Linkage Line® and the Veterans Linkage Line™ work together to ensure that every caller gets the information and assistance they are looking for. You will understand each Linkage Line's area of expertise and learn about the online tools available through www.MinnesotaHelp.info and www.minnesotaveteran.org for those who prefer to help themselves.
Care Coordination and Case Management: How do they compare?, Room 303
Lead Speaker: Heidi Hamilton, MN DHS Disability Services
Additional Speakers: Deborah Maruska, MN DHS Disability Services; Laurie Moore, MN DHS Disability Services; a Health Plan Coordinator; a County Case Manager
Audience Level: Intermediate
Strategy: Break down silos and foster collaboration
This session will focus on the care coordination and case management options available to people with disabilities and seniors in Minnesota. There will be a brief presentation on the different managed care products that are available to individuals as they age. The panel will discuss how the counties and health plans need to work together to make the experience for the participant a success.
New Federal Requirements for Waivers, Room 304
Lead Speaker: Lori Dablow, MN DHS
Additional Speakers: Pam Erkel, MN DHS; Lisa Rotegard, MN DHS; Jason Flint, MN DHS Disability Services
Audience Level: Intermediate: Basic knowledge of home and community based waivers.
Strategy: Strengthen community-based approaches
Presentation on new CMS waiver requirements for the following areas: 1. Case Management 2. Quality Management Strategy 3. Enrollment of Providers 4. Provider Standards 5. Oversight of Provider Performance
New Approach to Ensuring HCBS Provider Capacity and Competency: Provider Network Management Model, Room 305
Lead Speaker: Jolene Kohn
Audience Level: Intermediate
This informational session will provide an overview of an emerging redesign strategy for assuring provider capacity and consumer choice in HCBS services, and for assuring provider competency throughout their service delivery history. These are two federal requirements the state must meet under Minnesota’s federally approved HCBS waiver plans. Currently, multiple agencies are responsible for the various tasks related to these assurances, including DHS, MDH, DHS Licensing, counties, and tribes and managed care organizations (MCOs) under contract with DHS to manage HCBS programs. DHS is proposing to design and implement a provider “network management” system in order to help achieve established DHS priorities related to:
- Improving incidence management in HCBS
- Creating HCBS provider “report cards”
- Establishing pay-for-quality mechanisms for HCBS providers.
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Concurrent sessions, Tuesday, August 19, 10:30 am
PCA the Right Way: With Quality and Compliance, French River 1
Lead Speaker: Christine Davis, MN DHS Disability Services
Additional Speakers: Nancy Pilger, MN DHS Disability Services
Audience Level: Advanced
Strategy: Break down silos and foster collaboration
Walk through the PCA process and all the road bumps in between. This workshop is focused on fee-for-service medical assistance consumers. The workshop will provide a new resource document that will give answers on how to proceed through the actual process, cover the responsibilities of all the persons involved in that process, as well as discuss concerns, and resolutions.
Minnesota Health Reform: Anticipating How Reformed System Could Work for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities, French River 2
Lead Speaker: John Selstad, MN Board on Aging
Additional Speakers: Pam Erkel, MN DHS
Audience Level: Intermediate
Strategy: Use data and measure relevant outcomes
Reform of mainstream health care is coming in Minnesota. While the needs of Medicare's seriously chronically ill and disabled seniors and adults have not been a reform priority, both local and national ideas about monitoring quality and care system performance under Medicare for seniors and disabled adults can help Minnesota's ongoing efforts to understand and improve the care that all Minnesotans receive. This workshop will review some of those ideas as they might apply under current Medicare or a possible Medicare medical home concept.
Providing Improved Service Delivery for Individuals with Mental Illness, Gooseberry Falls 1
Lead Speaker: Karen Helfand, Medica
Audience Level: Intermediate
Strategy: Strengthen community-based approaches
From the perspective of a managed care organization, in this session we will review historical considerations in working with a geriatric population with mental illness, outline common diagnoses seen in the community (including PTSD among refugee populations), and consider a model for improving care coordination.
Minnesota Health Care Programs (MHCP) Homecare and Waiver Provider Billing and Resources, Gooseberry Falls 2
Lead Speaker: Danielle Bean, MN DHS Provider Relations
Audience Level: Intermediate
Strategy: Break down silos and foster collaboration
A demonstration of online resources, tools, MHCP coverage policies, and billing procedures for MHCP covered homecare and waiver services. The workshop will assist providers to prepare for the new 2009 Minnesota Electronic Transaction requirements, go over the MN-ITS interactive online tool, including the new Authorization Requests and outline future changes to MN-ITS. We will also obtain feedback from providers and other professionals about MHCP and homecare/waiver service provider needs for future educational development.
Explore Northwestern Minnesota Through a Parish Nursing Program!, Gooseberry Falls 3
Lead Speaker: Colleen Klamar, LifeCare Medical Center
Audience Level: Intermediate
Strategy: Strengthen community-based approaches
All over the world parish nurses have demonstrated the benefits of having an active health ministry in faith communities. This session will review the development of parish nursing in rural northwestern Minnesota. We will focus on the collaboration between healthcare organizations, state and local agencies, and area congregations. Through this collaboration we have fostered community growth and participation in health as a ministry. The presentation will continue the "Roadmap to Empowerment" theme by comparing our journey to that of different roadways in Minnesota. Join us on our mission to stay connected to each other even in rural areas.
Your Ideas on Shaping MA Waivers & Alternative Care, Room L (Lake Superior Ballroom)
Lead Speaker: Gail Dekker, MN DHS Disability Services
Additional Speakers: Leah Zoladkiewicz, Heidi Hamilton - MN DHS Disability Services
Audience Level: Intermediate
Strategy: Break down silos and foster collaboration
Following a short overview of Minnesota's five Medicaid waivers (EW, DD, CAC, CADI, TBI) and the Alternative Care (AC) program, MN DHS staff will divide the group into topic areas to seek feedback on how to shape a consistent service list and provider standards across AC and the waivers. Topic areas may include: day services, residential services, employment, community supports, increasing consumer direction, and so on. If you are a waiver/AC participant, a family member, a county or provider staff person who works with AC/waiver participants, or an advocate, join us for this discussion!
Exploring the Ethics Jungle with the Board of Social Work, Split Rock 1
Lead Speaker: Louis Hoffman, Minnesota Board of Social Work
Additional Speakers: David Hallman; Sheryl McNair - Minnesota Board of Social Work
Audience Level: Basic
Strategy: Achieve real, person-centered empowerment
Social work is a jungle--an ethical jungle. Find out what Minnesota law says about ethics: just what are the standards of practice that Minnesota law holds social workers to? Present your ethical dilemmas, real or hypothetical, to board members and staff who work with real complaints against real social workers. We'll work through them together applying Minnesota law to help you better conform your social work practice to Minnesota law. Stop by our exhibit booth and submit an ethical dilemma to be discussed during this session.
Politics and Retirement: How Federal Politics May Impact Your Health & Retirement Security, Split Rock 2
Lead Speaker: Janet Witt, National Committee to Preserve Social Security & Medicare
Audience Level: Basic
Strategy: Achieve real, person-centered empowerment
Planning for retirement can be a daunting process. The workshop will address many of the legal and financial concerns of the boomers. The presenter will discuss key issues that may impact the health and retirement security of all American in 2009 and beyond. Learn how you can advocate for AOA, Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security as well as other health security issues.
What is your CDCS top model?, St. Louis Room
Lead Speaker: Jane Vujovich, MN DHS
Additional Speakers: Shantel Jaszcak, Beth Peterson - Partners In Community Supports
Audience Level: Intermediate
Strategy: Strengthen community-based approaches
Consumer-Directed Community Supports (CDCS) is dramatically improving Minnesotans' quality of life. Participants of all ages are buying the help they need, hiring family and friends to continue living in the community, and caregivers are using CDCS to get support for themselves. This session will provide an overview of Fiscal Support Entity (FSE) services, including provider requirements, qualifications, role, and safeguards for assuring fiscal accountability and program integrity. Presenters will also discuss three fiscal management models, including regulations, how they work, and ways to help participants use the model that best meets their needs. Discussion will include FSE services under multiple programs.
Serving People Living with Brain Injury: Offenders, Veterans, and Seniors, Room 202
Lead Speaker: Janis Carey Wack, Brain Injury Association of MN
Audience Level: Basic
Strategy: Break down silos and foster collaboration
The Brain Injury Association of Mnnesota serves all people affected by brain injury. This workshop will give special consideration to offenders within the corrections system, military veterans returning to their home communities, and seniors experiencing falls. Each of these groups has unique needs and circumstances, and all are affected by brain injury. Learn about their needs and the recommended best practices in serving these diverse groups. You will also receive information on services provided by the Brain Injury Association of Minnesota.
Employment Services Innovations, Room 204
Lead Speaker: Kelsey Neumann, MN DHS Disability Services
Additional Speakers: Deb Schauffert, MN DHS Disability Services and the Disability Services Division Panel: Jon Alexander, Kaposia; Beth Hawkins, Life By Design; Nicolas Thomley, Pinnacle Services
Audience Level: Intermediate
Strategy: Strengthen community-based approaches
This workshop will highlight key innovations in employment of people with disabilities as presented by national experts in the 2007 MN DHS videoconference series "Supporting Employment Innovations." Then, a panel of employment providers, including representatives of the seven Metro County Employment and Alternative Services (EAS) group will discuss developing a local model to increase competitive employment outcomes of people with disabilities. The session's two parts will complement each other, with perspectives from national experts and other states, followed by the application of those to examples being used or developed in Minnesota.
New York University's Caregiver Intervention: Counseling the Spousal Caregiver, Part II, Room 205
Lead Speaker: Cynthia Epstein, ACSW, Co-author of Counseling the Alzheimer’s Caregiver
Additional Speakers:Kristine Dwyer, Carlton County Public Health; Kristin Shirley, Waseca Medical Center/Mayo Health System; Heidi Haley-Franklin, Alzheimer's Association Minnesota/North Dakota Chapter; Denis McGuinness, Central Minnesota Memory Disorders Clinic; Dora Haugen, Central Minnesota Memory Disorders Clinic
Audience Level: Advanced
Strategy: Achieve real, person-centered empowerment
Counseling the Spousal Caregiver, Part II will be an interactive session. Cynthia Epstein of the NYU Caregiver Intervention and the five caregiver coaches translating the intervention in Minnesota will work in small groups with caregiver coaches in the audience using a case study approach to apply this intervention in their coaching practice. Each group will present their results and discuss opportunities and challenges to including this intervention in their coaching practice.
Ethics in Adult Protection, Room 301 & 302
Lead Speaker: Barb Doherty, MN DHS Consultant
Audience Level: Intermediate
Strategy: Strengthen community-based approaches
Adult protection workers are frequently challenged when they work with involuntary clients. This session will cover five basic ethical decision points. (1) WHO: Is this a person without decision-making capacity? (2) WHAT: Is this an intervention, case-planning, or protective services? (3) WHY: What is the state or county obligation to protect vulnerable adults? (4) WHERE: Community-based, usually in private home setting. (5) WHEN: Do no harm, undertaking realistic safety planning. The workshop will include case examples and interactive discussion to allow participants an opportunity to further develop their ethical framework.
Three Models of MSHO Care Coordination: How They Really Work, Room 303
Lead Speaker: Cara Bailey, MN DHS
Additional Speakers: Sue Kvendru, MN DHS; MSHO Care Coordinators
Audience Level: Intermediate
Strategy: Strengthen community-based approaches
The 2007 study of MSHO care coordination identified and evaluated three models used to deliver these services. Bridging research and practice, this session will go beyond a conceptual understanding of care coordination and case management in these programs; participants will be able to learn what the differences between these models means for effective implementation. In this session, meet care coordinators working within each of these models and discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each model in their everyday work.
The Senior Nutrition Program: Update and Innovations, Room 304
Lead Speaker: AAA Director
Additional Speakers: Pam Van Zyl York, MN Department of Health; Kari Benson, MN DHS Aging and Adult Services; Marilyn Ocepek, Minnesota Association of Senior Nutrition Services
Audience Level: Basic
Strategy: Strengthen community-based approaches
In this workshop, presenters will share results from the 2007 Survey of Senior Nutrition Program. A comparison of the health status and nutrition risk characteristics of congregate dining participants and home-delivered meal recipients will be discussed. Information about two evidence-based nutrition and physical activity programs will be provided. Statewide implementation plans for both programs will be discussed.
The HCBS Annual Quality Assurance Plan, Room 305
Lead Speaker: Sarah Myott, MN DHS
Additional Speakers: Jolene Kohn, MN DHS
Audience Level: Intermediate
Strategy: Use data and measure relevant outcomes
This session will provide an overview of the Quality Assurance Plans lead agencies (counties, tribes and managed care organizations) submit about home and community based services. This session will cover: (1) history and purpose of lead agency submission of QA plans and how this information is used by DHS; (2) summary of results from QA Plans submitted by lead agencies for 2008; and (3) plans for the next QA Plan to be completed by lead agencies. This session will be of particular interest to lead agency staff who are involved with completing their lead agency’s HCBS Quality Assurance plan. Target Audience: County and tribal staff, managed care organizations, supervisors/managers, aging and disabilities.
Technology Vendors Stage Presentations, Exhibit Hall
Lead Speaker: TBD - will be included in your conference material
Audience Level: Basic
Don’t miss the new products, services and live demonstrations showcasing new technologies and ideas sure to inspire and inform! On stage in the exhibit hall, watch 3-4 live presentations during this session time on cutting-edge products, technologies, and concepts. Immerse yourself in interactive displays and connect with the people transforming how we live, work and play. Speak directly with agencies and businesses about their array of services and solutions.
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Roundtable sessions, Tuesday, August 19, 11:45 am
Legacy Stories and Life Review, Exhibit Hall Roundtable Session (One 45 minute session)
Lead Speaker: Pat Samples, Minnesota Creative Arts and Aging Network
Audience Level: Basic
Strategy: Achieve real, person-centered empowerment
Learn strategies for helping older people gather stories from their lives, make meaning from their experiences, and write their stories (memoirs) for self-satisfaction and as a legacy for family and community. Lively sense memory processes for eliciting stories and generating interesting writing will be discussed and demonstrated. Participants care share other processes they use to help clients draw out stories and get them in writing.
What, Where, and How: MN DHS Disability Services Training, Technical Assistance, and Resources, Exhibit Hall Roundtable Session (Two 45 Minute Sessions)
Lead Speaker: Barbara Skoglund, MN DHS Disability Services
Audience Level: Basic
Strategy: Break down silos and foster collaboration
MN DHS DSD, TrainLink, DSPM, RSS, DD, CAC, CADI, TBI, PCA, FSG, CSG, DT&H, Huh? Get an overview of the training, technical assistance and resources available from the MN DHS Disability Services Division. Bring your questions and get answers--or learn where you can find the answers for yourself!
Minnesota's Special Needs Programs: MSHO, MnDHO, and SNBC, Exhibit Hall Roundtable Session (One 90 minute session)
Lead Speaker: Sue Kvendru, MN DHS
Additional Speakers: Deborah Maruska, Susan Kennedy, Cara Bailey - MN DHS
Audience Level: Basic
Strategy: Break down silos and foster collaboration
The Department of Human Services now offers Medical Assistance enrollees an array of integrated managed care programs for persons age 65 years and older and for persons with disabilities: Minnesota Senior Health Options (MSHO), Minnesota Disability Health Options (MnDHO), and Special Needs Basic Care (SNBC). While this session will provide an overview of these programs to raise awareness and understanding of the programs, the primary objective is to provide a forum for persons to speak with program coordinators one-on-one and ask questions about any aspect of the programs.
Their Generation: Empowerment via Communication, Resources and Coordination, Exhibit Hall Roundtable Session (One 90 minute session)
Lead Speaker: Deborah Dolan, MA, Senior Life Transitions, LLC
Additional Speakers: Cynthia E. Reid, Susan Sommers - Senior Life Transitions, LLC
Audience Level: Intermediate
Strategy: Achieve real, person-centered empowerment
Discussion with three gerontologists on how to employ the tools of communication, resources, and care coordination to empower today's elders to obtain necessary services in a complex world of medical and social services. Participants will be provided with resources to assist elders through today's social and medical health care challenges.
NOTE: This roundtable session has now been changed to an open forum and will be in Room 205 at 3:30 pm on Tuesday, August 19.
Learning Circle Primer, Exhibit Hall Roundtable Session (One 45 minute session)
Lead Speaker: Sandra Newbauer, MN Office of Ombudsman for Long Term Care
Additional Speakers: Jane Brink, MN Office of Ombudsman for Long Term Care
Audience Level: Basic
Strategy: Achieve real, person-centered empowerment
Learning circles have replaced didactic settings and focus groups as a respectful and empowering way for individuals to share their stories, participate in decision making, and provide their perspective. Participants sit in a circle while they share their thoughts, feelings, observations, or experiences one at a time. Open discussion is encouraged after everyone has spoken. Learning circles have been used for community building, in individual care conferences, and resident and family councils have benefited as well. This roundtable will be a learning circle facilitated by ombudsmen on the topic of empowerment. Participants will receive a Learning Circle Primer. Back to Top
Poster sessions, Tuesday, August 19, 11:45 am
Epilepsy Services Around the State, Exhibit Hall Poster Session
Lead Speaker: Lin Butler, Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota
Additional Speakers: Mary Giese, Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota
Audience Level: Basic
Strategy: Strengthen community-based approaches
This session will provide participants with information about the five regional offices of the Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota and all the services and events sponsored by the foundation. These services include training for nurses, teachers, health care professionals, and program administrators; support for persons with seizure disorders and their families; public awareness and advocacy events; and information on legal rights and privileges.
Designated Coordinator Development Program, Exhibit Hall Poster Session
Lead Speaker: Angie Hart, STAR Services
Additional Speakers: Jennifer May, STAR Services
Audience Level: Basic
Strategy: Use data and measure relevant outcomes
The Designated Coordinator Development Program developed by STAR Services in Minnesota is an innovative program designed to teach skills needed by professionals in the developmental disability field. Courses are designed to introduce background information regarding the rules and regulations, provide hands-on learning to solidify skills, promote group discussions and shared learning opportunities, and allow for professional growth in the field. Students are required to demonstrate proficiency in all topic areas. This ensures that the individuals we serve are receiving care from well-trained and caring individuals who have made a commitment to advance their skills in the disability field.
Special Needs BasicCare (SNBC), Exhibit Hall Poster Session
Lead Speaker: Susan Kennedy, MN DHS
Audience Level: Basic
Strategy: Break down silos and foster collaboration
This poster session is to display best practices and accomplishments of SNBC, a managed care option for people with disabilities. SNBC is a Special Needs Plan for people aged 18-64 that integrates Medicare, most Medicaid services and 100 days of nursing facility care. Waiver services continue to be paid by Medical Assistance fee-for-service. The session will provide an overview of eligibility criteria, covered services, and geographic availability of the program. Information regarding the seven managed care organizations contracting with the state will be displayed as a resource for consumers and providers.
Pathways To Employment: Using Messengers to Show the Way!, Exhibit Hall Poster Session
Lead Speaker: Lolly Lijewski, MN DHS Disability Services
Additional Speakers: Lori Lippert, MN DHS Disability Services
Audience Level: Basic
Strategy: Break down silos and foster collaboration
This poster session will illustrate an innovative, replicable strategy for conveying complex information about disability and employment to two key audiences: people with disabilities and employers. The display will include a description of the strategy and its component parts: a set of coordinated messages, selected messengers, target populations, materials, overview of training, desired outcomes, outcome measurement strategy, and overview of the project management structure. The session will provide information about employment and disability, show an innovative communications method and illustrate a successful collaboration model. The Department of Human Services and the Department of Employment and Economic Development are project partners.
Celebrating 35 Years: Senior Nutrition Programs, Exhibit Hall Poster Session
Lead Speaker: Marilyn Ocepek, Minnesota Association of Senior Nutrition Services
Additional Speakers: Kathleen Berger, Char Juntunen - Minnesota Association of Senior Nutrition Services
Audience Level: Basic
Strategy: Strengthen community-based approaches
The Senior Nutrition Programs make a significant difference to the nutritional and social well-being of more than 100,000 older persons in Minnesota annually. To meet the needs and the preferences of today's and tomorrow's older population, Senior Nutrition providers are piloting innovative service options. Learn about service choices like "bundled" services, diners club, and new packaging options.
Medicare Advantage Special Need Program Home Care Program for the Chronically Ill, Exhibit Hall Poster Session
Lead Speaker: Jennifer Bies, North Clinic
Additional Speakers: Nick Schneeman, Kathie Surma - North Clinic
Audience Level: Basic
Strategy: Breakdown silos and foster collaboration
This poster session will describe the key success factors identified during the recent development of a medical house call program for chronically ill elderly enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. These include: aligning financial incentives, recruitment of providers and patient, information systems and models of interdisciplinary teamwork.
Can You Do the CAN DO Network?, Exhibit Hall Poster Session
Lead Speaker: Joan Willshire, Minnesota State Council on Disability
Additional Speakers: Kelly Schroepfer, Minnesota State Council on Disability
Audience Level: Basic
Strategy: Achieve real, person-centered empowerment
In a time when government budgets are being cut (which, unfortunately, is leading to a decline in government funded services), citizens and government agencies are looking for ways to maximize opportunities for Minnesotans with disabilities. The Collaborative Action Network Developing Opportunities (CAN DO) is a statewide network that seeks to bring together people who are committed to empowering the Minnesotans with disabilities. The CAN-DO uses a web forum and meetings to build capacity, develop tools and locate resources as well as provide effective communication among communities and individuals across the state to facilitate ideas and action.
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Concurrent sessions, Tuesday, August 19, 1:45 pm
When You Know Your Cast Well...., French River 1
Lead Speaker: Krista Boston, MN Board on Aging
Additional Speakers: Tom Gossett, MN Board on Aging; David Hancox, MCIL
Audience Level: Intermediate
Strategy: Break down silos and foster collaboration
"When you know your cast well and their strengths and weaknesses, you can start writing for them, just the way Shakespeare wrote for his actors." This quote from Stephen Sondheim captures one of the most important characteristics of a good manager, the ability to identify employees' strengths and capitalize on them for the good of the organization, the employee, and the relationship between employee and manager. Participants will learn ways to identify strengths and manage projects that drive toward a strength-based, team-building culture and work place.
Alternative Care Program Overview and Updates, French River 2
Lead Speaker: Sue Wenberg, MN DHS
Additional Speakers: Libby Rossett-Brown, MN DHS; Gail Carlson, MN DHS
Audience Level: Intermediate
Strategy: Strengthen community-based approaches
This session provides an overview of the Alternative Care (AC) Program, including state and federal legislation affecting AC, policy updates, program trends and operations, financial eligibility, flexible options for administering the AC program, and services for supporting family caregivers.
Lessons Learned from the Southeastern Minnesota Flood, Gooseberry Falls 1
Lead Speaker: Gail Schwanbeck, CDM, CFPP, Semcac
Additional Speakers: Debbie Betthauser, R.D., L.D.; Brenda Ziebell, Red Cross; Barbara Jilk, Sr. Advocate; Sharon Rustad, RSVP Manager
Audience Level: Basic
Strategy: Break down silos and foster collaboration
When the August 2007 flood hit southeastern Minnesota, local community partners were faced with overwhelming challenges: providing a safe evacuation; meeting basic needs, such as shelter, food and water; and helping people through the process of healing. Recovery encompassed coping with enormous loss, working with local, state, and federal resources, and dealing with long-term emotional distress. In all natural disasters, preparedness of community members matters. In this workshop, the community partners will share lessons they have learned from their experiences and ways in which all communities can begin to prepare for disasters.
Healthy Aging in Minnesota: A Shared Vision and Roadmap, Gooseberry Falls 2
Lead Speaker: Kari Benson, MN DHS Aging and Adult Services
Additional Speakers: Pam Van Zyl York, MN Department of Health
Audience Level: Intermediate
Strategy: Break down silos and foster collaboration
The Minnesota Board on Aging is partnering with the Departments of Human Services and Health to implement a shared "Vision of Healthy Aging" in Minnesota. This vision is being implemented in collaboration with the Area Agencies on Aging, local public health agencies, and numerous other local health care and social service partners. Learn more about the vision in Minnesota, as well as what you can do to implement this vision in your organization and community. Information regarding evidence-based health promotion and chronic disease management models will be shared. Training opportunities and other resources available for local implementation will be discussed.
Status of Long Term Care: Minnesota 2008, Gooseberry Falls 3
Lead Speaker: Hal Freshley, Minnesota Board on Aging
Additional Speakers: Bob Held, MN DHS
Audience Level: Basic
Strategy: Use data and measure relevant outcomes
This session will provide a brief overview Minnesota's long-term care system, highlighting the major changes over the past 10 years. Changes in demographics, technology, market forces, policies, and preferences are changing the ways that Minnesota supports persons who need assistance with daily living.
Understanding Early Alzheimer's Disease, Split Rock 1
Lead Speaker: Michelle Barclay, Alzheimer's Association Minnesota-North Dakota
Additional Speakers: Volunteer Guests: Mike Donohue; Jerry Parks
Audience Level: Basic
Strategy: Achieve real, person-centered empowerment
Until recently, Alzheimers diagnoses often occurred in the middle or late stages of the disease. New medications, improved diagnostic accuracy, and growing public awareness have led to a greater numbers of people diagnosed with early Alzheimer's. This session will explore a number of recurring themes, including the struggle to understand and accept the diagnosis, role changes, the search for meaning, and the importance of preparing for the future. A first-hand account of those living with early Alzheimer's Disease will be presented, and tools for understanding and helping families cope with the challenges of early dementia will be offered.
A Roadmap for Workforce Planning: 2010 and Beyond, Split Rock 2
Lead Speaker: LaRhae Knatterud, MN DHS
Additional Speakers: Mary Olsen Baker, MN DHS; Lori Lippert, MN DHS Disability Services; Donald Haog, City of Duluth
Audience Level: Basic
Strategy: Strengthen community-based approaches
Simply put, Minnesota's workforce is aging. Not only does this mean more older people, but also fewer younger persons to fill key positions. Forecasters predict slower growth among workers aged 25-44, and increasing shortages of skilled workers. How will the changing demographics affect workforce participation? What can employers do to respond? This workshop will provide attendees with the opportunity to review current and projected labor force data, explore multiple workforce strategies, and learn about different methods to recruit and retain all the workers (older, younger, and disabled) they can utilize to meet current and future needs.
Covering the Bases: Assisting People Living with HIV/AIDS in Work Preparation, St. Louis Room
Lead Speaker: Shelly Owen, MN DHS-HIV/AIDS Division
Additional Speakers: Jen Harker, Minnesota Work Incentives Connection; Debbie Griffith, MN DHS; Jenny Adams, PPL Learning Center
Audience Level: Basic
Strategy: Break down silos and foster collaboration
As the population ages, so do Minnesotans living with HIV/AIDS due to better medications and healthcare access. In response to federal initiatives and disability paradigm changes that encourage work, the MN DHS HIV/AIDS Division has embarked on a pilot project in partnership with Project for Pride in Living and the Minnesota Work Incentives Connection. This initiative centers on combining psychosocial and mental health support with pre-employment support to better prepare individuals who are interested in working. This session discusses the success and challenges of integrating disability, employment, and HIV/AIDS.
Destination Autonomy: Travel Tips for the Long Term Care Journey, Room 202
Lead Speaker: Sandra Newbauer, MN Office of Ombudsman for Long Term Care
Additional Speakers: Jane Brink, MN Office of Ombudsman for Long Term Care
Audience Level: Basic
Strategy: Achieve real, person-centered empowerment
Autonomy maintains the light in people's lives and is inherent in empowerment. This workshop defines autonomy and why it cannot be taken for granted. We will discuss person-directed care, rights, and initiatives that enhance autonomy, such as consumer directed community supports (CDCS). We will also cover quality of life at home (the Ombudsman volunteer project will be featured), and households and culture change in assisted living and nursing homes. Individual stories and ombudsman case studies will illustrate the value and strengths of empowered individuals. An autonomy map will be provided for reference along with other materials. An interactive workshop.
Everything you ever wanted to know about Medicare Advantage in Minnesota, Room 203
Lead Speaker: Kelli Jo Greiner, MN Board on Aging
Additional Speakers: Jeff Goodmanson, Susan Kennedy - MN DHS
Audience Level: Basic
Strategy: Break down silos and foster collaboration
Medicare Advantage in Minnesota is more than a list of acronyms (MA-PD, MA-PFFS, MA-PPO, MA-MSA, MA-SNP, MA-SNBC.); it is the method by which more people are getting health care coverage and services in MN. This session will focus on the specific options available in Minnesota, including those that combine Medicare and Medical Assistance benefits. HMOs, Private Fee-For-Service, Special Needs Plans including MSHO and MnDHO, Special Needs BasicCare Plans, Preferred Provider Organizations and Medicare Medical Savings Accounts will be discussed. Participants are encouraged to bring their Medicare Advantage questions to this session.
Community Involvement in HCBS Quality Improvement and Redesign, Room 204
Lead Speaker: Jason Flint, MN DHS Disability Services
Additional Speakers: Steve Larson; Quality Assurance (QA) Stakeholder Group members
Audience Level: Intermediate
Strategy: Strengthen community-based approaches
In 2007, the legislature enacted the Quality Management, Assurance, and Improvement System for Minnesotans Receiving Disability Services. Under this law, we're taking first steps toward implementing an integrated and comprehensive HCBS quality assurance and improvement system designed--from the ground up--with the achievement of participant-centered outcomes as the principal focus. Our presentation will allow participants to learn about, discuss and provide input on this system-in-the-making with members of the state's Quality Assurance Stakeholder Advisory Group.
Empowered to Hear Life and Work with Assistive Technology, Room 205
Lead Speaker: Rich Diedrichsen, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Division/MN DHS
Audience Level: Basic
Strategy: Achieve real, person-centered empowerment
This workshop will introduce participants to the variety of assistive listening and other technology devices that allow people with hearing loss and deafness to maintain independence, age in place, have access to their community and work and enjoy a fuller quality of life. In addition to assisting people with hearing loss and deafness, some devices have been proven to assist people with cognitive challenges, developmental delays, autism, auditory processing and retention challenges. Participants will get hands-on experience.
Adult Protection: County Roles and Responsibilities, Room 301 & 302
Lead Speaker: Jennifer Kirchen, MN DHS
Additional Speakers: Deb Siebenaler, MN DHS
Audience Level: Basic
Strategy: Strengthen community-based approaches
This workshop will present a history of adult protection in Minnesota, describe the statewide reporting system, including recent updates within the Social Service Information System (SSIS), go over the process of taking a Vulnerable Adult Common Entry Point (CEP) report of maltreatment, outline the adult protection triage responsibility, show how to determine the lead investigative agency and discuss when to refer to law enforcement. This session is geared to NEW adult protection investigators and will walk through the responsibilities of workers in investigating reports when the county is the lead investigative agency.
Home Care: Hike Thru Waiver & State Plan Services, Room 303
Lead Speaker: Rebecca Glasford, MN DHS Disability Services
Additional Speakers: Karen Langenfeld, Mickey Ellis - MN DHS Disability Services
Audience Level: Intermediate
Strategy: Break down silos and foster collaboration
Home care includes more than just Personal Care Assistance (PCA)! We will follow numerous trails from referral to authorization in PCA, private duty nursing, skilled nursing, home health aides, and home therapies. The session will explore ways that Medical Assistance home care can be used alone or in combination with other services to meet the needs of people with disabilities at home, at work, and in the community. Discussion will include differences between state plan (non-waiver) and waiver services for people under 65. Leave this session with a roadmap showing your path to empower yourself or the people you serve.
Case Management 101 for Disability Services Division Programs - Part I, Room 304
Lead Speaker: Laurie Moore, MN DHS Disability Services
Additional Speakers: Annette Guetter, Theresa Mustonen - MN DHS Disability Services
Audience Level: Intermediate
Concurrent Presentation (Two part session). This two-part presentation will provide an overview of the fundamentals of case management practice from intake and assessment to ongoing monitoring and evaluation for persons served by DSD programs. The learner will identify the key tasks and timelines associated with screening and assessments, development of a person-centered plan, measurable goals and outcomes, monitoring of services, and overall evaluation of individual services and consumer satisfaction.
Design for Quality Management in HCBS, Part 2: Evidence-Based Quality Management Planning, Room 305
Lead Speaker: Jolene Kohn, MN DHS
Additional Speakers: Sarah Myott, MN DHS
Audience Level: Intermediate
Strategy: Use data and measure relevant outcomes
This session will build upon information presented in the Quality Management in HCBS Parts 1a & 1b sessions. Using the quality plan outline developed in Parts 1a and 1b, this session will help lead agenciesto think about the ways they are currently measuring or plan to measure HCBS quality outcomes through the use of surveys and other measurement tools. Sources of evidence (including MN DHS and other sources), levels of measurement, sampling, and other measurement topics will be addressed. This session is designed to connect the activities andstrategies included in the plan outlined in session 1a and 1b with measures and measurement. Target Audience: County and tribal staff: supervisors/managers, Aging and disabilities, Managed Care Organizations
Technology Vendors Stage Presentations, Exhibit Hall
Lead Speaker: TBD - will be included in your conference material
Audience Level: Basic
Don’t miss the new products, services and live demonstrations showcasing new technologies and ideas sure to inspire and inform! On stage in the exhibit hall, watch 3-4 live presentations during this session time on cutting-edge products, technologies, and concepts. Immerse yourself in interactive displays and connect with the people transforming how we live, work and play. Speak directly with agencies and businesses about their array of services and solutions.
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Concurrent sessions, Tuesday, August 19, 3:30 pm
A Collaborative Care Community-Based Model with Technology, French River 1
Lead Speaker: Deborah Paone, Normandale Center for Healing & Wholeness
Additional Speakers: Valerie Burke, MA Director Edina Resource Center; Beryl Schewe, Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church; James Fricton, University of MN
Audience Level: Intermediate
Strategy: Use data and measure relevant outcomes
The Partners in Care collaborative care model has been developed by Normandale Center for Healing and Wholeness and partner organizations to "walk with" over 150 seniors and their family members as they age in place. Components of the model include prevention, health education, wellness, resource coordination, volunteer support, building awareness and use of community services, and now (a new component) an Internet-based Personal Care Resource tool.
Hospital Screening for Dementia - Implementation, Outcomes, and Next Steps, French River 2
Lead Speaker: Judy Cline, Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging
Additional Speakers: Susan Schumacher, North Memorial Medical Center; Kathryn Ringham, Wilder Home Care
Audience Level: Basic
Strategy: Use data and measure relevant outcomes
This session will describe the Dementia Identification CS/SD grant project: 1) Goals of the project; 2) Main components of memory loss screening and related programs at St. Joseph's Hospital in St. Paul and North Memorial Medical Center in Robbinsdale; 3) Lessons learned and future plans.
Public Guardianship: Process and Policies, Gooseberry Falls 1
Lead Speaker: John Fillbrandt, MN DHS Disability Services
Audience Level: Intermediate
Strategy: Achieve real, person-centered empowerment
This session is intended to present participants with the scope of legal responsibilities of counties and the state Office of Public Guardianship, and processes related to those responsibilities. The session will address roles of the state administrator and delegated county representatives. The session will also touch on the responsibilities of people designated as substitute decision makers, and deal with conflicts of interest presented by multiple county responsibilities and roles in addition to guardianship activities. (Partner presentation to the Substitute Decision Making Expert System presentation.)
Empowering the Job Search at the WorkForce Center, Gooseberry Falls 2
Lead Speaker:Evon Minelli, Disability Program Navigator - Hennepin South WorkForce Center
Additional Speakers: Arlys Hengemuhle, Disability Program Navigator - St. Cloud WorkForce Center
Audience Level: Basic
Strategy: Strengthen community-based approaches
Many clients have disabilities that are perceived as barriers to employment. Disability Program Navigators at the Minnesota WorkForce Centers are committed to helping staff and clients to create a successful “Roadmap to Employment”. We assist clients and staff to access WorkForce Center and community resources to obtain and keep employment. In this workshop, we share information about the work support programs and assistive technology at the Minnesota WorkForce Centers, hot jobs in demand and community resources.
Creativity Matters for Older Minnesotans, Gooseberry Falls 3
Lead Speaker: Pat Samples, Minnesota Creative Arts and Aging Network
Audience Level: Basic
Strategy: Achieve real, person-centered empowerment
A new statewide campaign of the Minnesota Creative Arts and Aging Network is providing inspiration, training, and tools for artists and service providers to initiate or expand opportunities for older adults to express themselves through the arts. See the new film, "The Creative Power of Aging," produced for public TV, and learn how to use it in your community or facility to stimulate development of high-quality creative arts programming. Learn how to participate in MnCAAN website's virtual community for artists, service providers, and older Minnesotans interested in creative self-expression.
Accessibility and Usability: Creating Documents and Websites for ALL, Split Rock 1
Lead Speaker: Mary Chilvers, Minnesota Board on Aging
Audience Level: Basic
Strategy: Achieve real, person-centered empowerment
In the age of electronic media, we are able to create documents, news items, and websites very quickly. Yet, we do not always know who will read our materials. We want to create materials that everyone can read, including people with aging eyes, color blindness, and people who use assistive technology, and more. Take back to your webmaster 10 easy tips for making your website exceed federal accessibility guidelines. Learn quick and easy techniques that will ensure that your documents and websites are usable and accessible.
Health Promotion at Any Age: A Health Plan Partnership Perspective, Split Rock 2
Lead Speaker: Marna Canterbury, UCare
Additional Speakers: Pam Van Zyl York,MN Department of Health; Mary Visser, UCare
Audience Level: Basic
Strategy: Break down silos and foster collaboration
This interactive session will discuss why evidence-based health promotion programs are important for both older adults and managed care organizations. Details on UCan! UCare Activity Network, a multifaceted physical activity program for Medicare members, will be presented. The presentation will also discuss UCare’s Strong & Stable kit and other innovative health promotion programs and partnerships. Program evaluation data and proven marketing methods will be presented.
Driving Outcomes for Individuals Needing Adaptive Training, St. Louis Room
Lead Speaker: Connie Shaffer, Courage Center
Audience Level: Basic
Strategy: Use data and measure relevant outcomes
Driver's assessment and training is an area of great interest but little research. We will present data from chart reviews of the Courage Center Driver's Assessment and Training Program, examining the experiences of clients referred for assessment, typical treatment patterns, and barriers to driving. The types of physical adaptations recommended for individuals with various diagnoses, training in driving techniques, and the process of moving toward independent driving will be presented. Resources for driving assessment for a variety of driving challenges will be reviewed within this presentation.
Developing a Supportive Online Community Forum, Room 202
Lead Speaker: Robb Jacobs, Rivertown Communications / Vision Loss Resources
Additional Speakers: Christy Leach; Ellen Morrow - Rivertown Communications / Vision Loss Resources
Audience Level: Basic
Strategy: Strengthen community-based approaches
This session will showcase the new online support forum being jointly developed by MN DHS, Rivertown Communications, and Vision Loss Resources. This online meeting place and resource will allow participants to interact with each other for support, information and guidance. Service providers, state workers, individuals with hearing and/or vision loss, and family members are encouraged to log on to share their experiences and to learn from others. We will cover system development, operation and results to date with an emphasis on the real-world experience of participants. Attendees will be encouraged to join the community and share their experiences with our developers.
Then Why Don't We Treat? Cuz They Won't Go, Room 203
Lead Speaker: Atashi Acharya, Volunteers of America
Audience Level: Basic
Strategy: Strengthen community-based approaches
As many as 80 percent of seniors with major mental illnesses are likely to respond positively to effective treatment. Yet, fewer than 17 percent get treatment. This presentation will (1) focus on reasons for the reluctance of older persons to draw on traditional mental health resources; (2) describe how aging service providers who have trusting relationships with seniors can identify early signs of emerging mental health problems, including indicators of risk of self-harm that need intervention and treatment; (3) outline the step-by-step process of overcoming reluctance; and (4) show how to successfully link seniors at risk with the mental health resources they need
New! And Required! CAC, CADI and TBI Provider Standards, Room 204
Lead Speaker: Leah Zoladkiewicz, MN DHS Disability Services
Additional Speakers: Gail Dekker; Larry Riess; Heidi Hamilton; Paj Thao - MN DHS Disability Services
Audience Level: Basic
Strategy: Strengthen community-based approaches
Legislation was passed in 2007 that requires providers to meet new health, safety, and protection of rights standards for foster care, independent living skills, prevocational, supported employment and structured day services under the CAC, CADI and TBI waiver programs. We will explain the new standards as well as implementation of the certification process that providers must follow. The target audience for this session will be lead agencies included county staff, tribal entities and health plans.
Their Generation: Empowerment via Communication, Resources and Coordination, Exhibit Hall Roundtable Session (One 90 minute session)
Lead Speaker: Deborah Dolan, MA, Senior Life Transitions, LLC
Additional Speakers: Cynthia E. Reid, Susan Sommers - Senior Life Transitions, LLC
Audience Level: Intermediate
Strategy: Achieve real, person-centered empowerment
Discussion with three gerontologists on how to employ the tools of communication, resources, and care coordination to empower today's elders to obtain necessary services in a complex world of medical and social services. Participants will be provided with resources to assist elders through today's social and medical health care challenges.
NOTE: This is listed as a Roundtable session in the conference brochure, but has been changed to a workshop open forum.
Health Promotion and Developmental Disabilities, Room 301 & 302
Lead Speaker: Gayle Geber, Hennepin County Human Services and Public Health Department
Additional Speakers:Dianne Blaydes, Renee Gust and Kim Weaver, Hennepin County Human Services and Public Health Department
Audience Level: Basic
Strategy: Strengthen community-based approaches
Across the country, public health promotion has rarely had an emphasis on people with disabilities, and county social services have rarely considered health promotion part of its responsibility. This roundtable is an opportunity to discuss health promotion issues related to individuals with developmental disabilities; strategies to improve health; how research informs decision-making; and how local public health, county social services, service providers, and researchers can work together to change systems and improve quality of life. A collaboration focusing on physical activity and nutrition has begun in Hennepin County. Early learnings will be shared.
CDCS Community Support Plans: Support Planners Make Them Happen, Room 303
Lead Speaker: Pat Yahnke, MN DHS
Additional Speakers: Jeff Fromm
Audience Level: Intermediate
Strategy: Achieve real, person-centered empowerment
The community support plan is the foundation of consumer-directed services. It must be person-centered and include all the goods and services that meet the participant's assessed needs. The plan permits lead agencies to approve the participant's CDCS enrollment and authorizes the fiscal support entity to pay for goods and services. Participants can write their own support plans or hire support planners (also known as flexible case managers) to help them. The goal is to empower participants to meet their needs in the most meaningful way within their budget. The presenters will outline the key requirements of support plans and describe plans that meet participant needs in unique ways.
Case Management 101 for Disability Services Division Programs - Part II, Room 304
Lead Speaker: Laurie Moore, MN DHS Disability Services
Additional Speakers: Annette Guetter; Theresa Mustonen - MN DHS Disability Services
Audience Level: Intermediate: County or contracted case management experience
Strategy: Achieve real, person-centered empowerment
Concurrent Presentation (Two part session). This two-part presentation will provide an overview of the fundamentals of case management practice from intake and assessment to ongoing monitoring and evaluation for persons served by DSD programs. The learner will identify the key tasks and timelines associated with screening and assessments, development of a person-centered plan, measurable goals and outcomes, monitoring of services, and overall evaluation of individual services and consumer satisfaction.
PCA TODAY, Room 305
Lead Speaker: Audrey Fischer, MN DHS Disability Services
Additional Speakers: Nancy Pilger and Suzanne Wilson - MN DHS Disability Services
Audience Level: Basic
Strategy: Break down silos and foster collaboration
Are you a Public Health Nurse or Case Manager who assesses and plans for PCA services? Come learn about the revised MA Service Plan form. You will learn about documentation requirements for PCA services regardless if under a Waiver or State Plan.
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