Category: QIDP

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IntellectAbility

March 12, 2024

IntellectAbility helps agencies and supporters to better assist people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). IntellectAbility provides information and support for the Health Risk Screening Tool (HRST), a web-based tool that identifies health risks and provides actionable steps to mitigate those risks. Supporters can work proactively, utilizing decisions based on 22 crucial risk areas. The HRST is the most widely used and validated health risk screening tool for those with I/DD.

In addition, IntellectAbility offers a library of training focusing on the health and safety of people with I/DD, including resources for those supporting people with I/DD. The library includes e-learning courses, webinars, and materials for in-depth courses on relevant topics such as the Fatal Five, nutrition, and person-centered planning.

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Tarrytown

March 12, 2024

Tarrytown Expocare Pharmacy is a long-term care pharmacy specializing in serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. They aim to provide high-quality pharmacy services for IDD and behavioral health communities through innovative and compassionate pharmacy services. Tarrytown is dedicated to partnering with caregivers, direct support professionals, nurses, and the broader community to reduce stress, save time, and promote consistent, high-quality care for individuals in group home settings and beyond.

In addition to Tarrytown’s streamlined medication management, prescription delivery system, and customer service, they work with your team to stay current on community news and industry updates.

Explore Tarrytown’s upcoming education and event opportunities list at the Events tab. Webinars and in-person events are available at no cost, with CEUs included. See each event for details, including regarding QIDP and nursing CEUs.

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Council on Quality and Leadership

March 12, 2024

Since 1969, the Council on Quality and Leadership (CQL) has been a leader in working with human service organizations and systems to define, measure, and improve the quality of life and quality of services for youth, adults, and older adults with I/DD or psychiatric disabilities. CQL believes that investing in the professional development of employees builds internal expertise that has a direct impact on people receiving supports, in very practical ways. They offer numerous workshops, trainings, and other events – both in-person and virtual – where attendees receive in-depth information about a wide range of topics to transform services. Their training options focus on equipping staff and organizations with tools to deliver the highest quality of services possible. Staff development is a clear statement that people matter, employees are important, and the quality of supports being provided make a difference.

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Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission

March 12, 2024

The Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission protects the rights and promotes the welfare of persons with disabilities. The Commission is an executive state agency created to safeguard the rights of persons with disabilities. By providing legal representation, investigating complaints of rights violations, and providing state guardianship for Illinois’ population with disabilities, the Commission has given voice to those who have previously gone unheard.

Visit the website above for contact information and guardianship-focused details related to the Office of State Guardian (such as guardianship training and OSG forms), the Human Rights Authority (guardianship fact sheet, sexual education, and sexual rights), the Legal Advocacy Service (clients facing judicial proceedings, advanced directive forms), and the Special Education Initiative (SPED FAQs, supported decision-making).

Clearbrook

March 12, 2024

Clearbrook’s Training Department offers DHS-approved QIDP training for other organizations – 40 hours of high-quality curricula related to residential, ICF, and day services QIDPs. Call or email the contact above for information on attending QIDP training.

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UIC Institute on Disability and Human Development

March 12, 2024

The Institute on Disability and Human Development (IDHD) at the University of Illinois Chicago offers archived webinars on a variety of topics for paid continuing education units (CEUs). These webinars are previous TAP/IDHD/LEND live webinars.

IDHD webinars offer timely information and may be viewed at your convenience without the expense of travel. IDHD professionals are experts in a wide range of disability topics. This webinar series is designed to promote and enhance IDHD’s relationships with the Illinois disability community. CEUs will be offered for select webinars.

CEUs will be offered for select archived webinars. The cost of CEUs is $10 per certificate. To receive CEUs, you will need to pre-register for your live or archived webinars. Registration and more information for live and archived webinars can be found at the link above.

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Health Tech Academy

March 12, 2024

Health Tech Academy’s self-paced online bootcamps are designed to accelerate your path to a well-paying career in healthcare. With a focus on excellence, innovation, and personalized learning, their bootcamps are tailored to fit seamlessly into your schedule. They collaborate with universities and employers to transform the healthcare workforce, one talent at a time.

Health Tech Academy’s healthcare leadership training uses insight and contributions from top healthcare leaders and executives across the country to target specific leadership techniques and skills needed to drive results. Learn proven communication strategies, self-evaluation techniques, and relationship development methods to level up your healthcare career, build confidence, and lead high-performing teams capable of making a big impact.

Health Tech Academy aspires to transform and innovate the way healthcare professionals are educated, hired, and retained.

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Illinois ABLE

March 12, 2024

IL ABLE is a savings and investment plan that makes it possible for people with disabilities and their families to save and invest their money for expenses related to living with a disability. ABLE Accounts can help solve a long-time predicament that many people with disabilities face: how to build financial wellness without risking much-needed federal government benefits. IL ABLE is sponsored by the State of Illinois and administered by the Office of the Illinois State Treasurer.

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CARES® Dementia Care Training

February 28, 2024

HealthCare Interactive, Inc. offers CARES®, an online dementia care training, certification, and professional credentialing. Developed in conjunction with the Alzheimer’s Association, CARES provides a series of ten online dementia care training programs. Program topics include person-centered care, the basics of Alzheimer’s and Dementia, understanding behavior as communication, pain and how it impacts care, dementia-related behavior, safety topics, activities of daily living, end-of-life care, elder abuse awareness and prevention, and more. The training is for staff at all levels and provides documentation to meet state and federal training requirements.

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SkillPointe

February 28, 2024

SkillPointe helps you explore healthcare careers, find the training you need to get there, and even find a job. As you embark on your next chapter, get healthcare industry news and learn from people who are in the workforce what it’s really like to do the job.

The healthcare industry is projected to add skills-based jobs at an extraordinary pace over the next decade. Are you looking for a rewarding medical job that doesn’t require a four-year degree? SkillPointe can help!