Description: This training will provide an overview of the information available through CRISP to Community Based Organizations that can assist with transitions of care from an acute hospitalization to follow-up by a community provider. Join Meeting
Description: This training will provide an overview of the information available through CRISP to Hospital Staff including clinicians, social workers and care transitions staff to support transitions of care from an acute hospitalization to follow-up by a community provider. Join Meeting
Facilitator: Jean Glossa, MD, MBA, FACP Description: This interactive virtual workshop is part two of a two-part series to support providers ongoing efforts to implement and sustain innovative models of telehealth following the COVID-19 public health emergency. Topics include best practices to support behavioral health care delivery through telehealth; improving patient engagement through telehealth and DC […]
Join this introductory session to learn more about how to participate in this free multi-year program sponsored by the Dept of Health Care Finance (DHCF) for Medicaid providers. Description: Integrated whole-person care has been shown to improve outcomes and increase Medicaid beneficiary satisfaction. We want to support you to enhance your practice’s capability to deliver […]
Description: This webinar workshop series will focus on key elements of evidence based practices/treatments to assist providers with achieving successful implementation and outcomes. HMA presenters will discuss key components of EBPs including but not limited to training, indicated populations, fidelity assessments, tools and other relevant topics. The webinar includes an interview with psychologist Jennifer Frey who […]
Description: CBT has been widely studied and has been shown to be an effective approach to physical and mental health. HMA presenters will discuss key components of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) including but not limited to indicated populations, key components and tools specific for CBT. Speakers: Shannon Robinson, MD (HMA), Caitlin Thomas-Henkel (HMA) View Resource The […]
Description: There are many evidence based techniques that are easy to learn and practice, with good results in individuals with struggling with physical and mental health challenges. This workshop with briefly introduce participants to some of the more common and effective practices including progressive muscle relaxation, guided imagery, diaphragmatic breathing, relaxation response, and mindfulness-based stress reduction. […]
Description: Problem-solving therapy (PST) is a brief, focused type of cognitive-behavioral therapy for individuals with mild-to-moderate or behavioral health concerns. Weak problem-solving skills may be linked to the degree to which people experience symptoms of depression, anxiety, and adjustment challenges. Developing problem-solving skills can be an empowering and important factor for reducing symptoms of depression and […]
Description: This hour-long presentation will briefly review the empirical evidence on the appropriate use of telebehavioral health and the clinical approaches that have been demonstrated to be effective and/or ineffective. The majority of the presentation will cover the clinical strategies for preparing the clinician for the telehealth visit, including assuring safety, anticipating problems, and engaging […]
Description:Description: The National Academy of Medicine, through the Action Collaborative on Clinician Well-Being and Resilience, argues that patient well-being is predicated on the clinician-patient relationship which will be highly influenced by the clinician’s own well-being in the clinical encounter. The research base points to organizational and practice environment factors (among others) on the system side […]
Hosted by the Medical Society of DC's Women in Medicine Section Description: The holidays bring with them the expectation of joy and excitement. Yet, for many, they bring stress, loneliness, sadness, and even feelings of overwhelm. And this year has the added layer of an almost two-year-long pandemic which has resulted in an unfathomable loss. […]
The Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is pleased to announce that MTM Services (associated with the National Council for Behavioral Health) produced a Business and Administrative Operations Best Practice Manual to help providers adapt to our ever-changing healthcare environment and prepare for DBH’s transition to a Value-Based Care delivery system. The Manual serves as a […]
