The Center of Excellence Releases New January Education Events Events Published:January 02, 2025 Amy Miller Rollup Image Page ContentThe Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health in Nursing Facilities (COE-NF) released new education events for the month of January, with many that offer Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education and National Association of Long-Term Care Administrator Board credits. In addition to the resources and January 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. The COE-NF also 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. It also offers a wide array of resources on a multitude of mental health topics via the resource hub. Not sure how the COE-NF can help your facility? Explore summaries of previous consultations by the COE-NF to see how you might transform your facility’s approach to providing high quality behavioral health care to residents. January COE-NF Education Events: January 9, 2025, 2 – 3:30 PM EST: Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) – Suicide Prevention January 16, 2025, 2 – 2:45 PM EST: Serious Mental Illness (SMI) in Nursing Facilities: Using a 5-Step Approach to Care January 21,2025, 2 – 3 PM EST: Strategies for Managing Residents with SMI in Long Term Care January 30, 2025, 2 – 2:45 PM EST: Utilizing Methadone to Treat Residents for Pain and Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) in Nursing Facilities: A Comprehensive Guide January 31, 2025, 11 am – 4:30 PM EST: Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Additional Links: The Center of Excellence FAQ Sheet December 2024 Newsletter Sign up for the monthly newsletter Related Blogs Managing Substance Use Disorders (SUD) in Nursing Facilities Office Hours 12.19.2024 'Tapestry of Life' Announced as Theme for 2025 National Skilled Nursing Care Week 12.19.2024 Now Available: AHCA/NCAL Webinar Regarding CMS Surveyor Guidance Changes 12.12.2024