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New IQ Course: Behavioral Health Crisis Management for Older Adults
This new course addresses older adult crisis management, older adults and technology, and older adult mental health. www.advancingstatesiq.org
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New IQ Course: Benefits Outreach and Enrollment for Older Adults and Persons with Disabilities: The Role of State and Local Organizations
This new course provides the opportunity for participants to learn about core benefit programs and challenges to accessing benefits. www.advancingstatesiq.org
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2021 Spring Meeting Registration Open Now!
Registration for the 2021 Spring Meeting is now open!
This event is invite only. For more information, visit our Spring Meeting webpage here.
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2021 HCBS Call for Sessions Open Now!
We are now accepting session proposals for the 2021 HCBS Conference. Click here to submit a session using our virtual portal.
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ADvancing States Releases Issue Brief on Technology Access During COVID-19
ADvancing States is pleased to announce the release of a new issue brief on Technology Access During COVID-19: State Aging and Disability Initiatives. Click here to read the brief.
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Announcing the Alumni Leadership Network!
ADvancing States is proud to announce the Alumni Leadership Network (ALN), offering robust professional networking opportunities as well as opportunities to utilize your LTSS and HCBS expertise as alumni! Click here to learn more.
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Conversation Tips Toolkit
This Toolkit is intended to benefit volunteers and staff who are participating in outreach calls with individuals receiving services. It provides conversation tips in the areas of building trust, creating engaging conversation, understanding expectations and roles, and caring for yourself. Access the course for free at www.advancingstatesiq.org
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ADvancing States and CHCS Release Brief on Data and Dual Eligible Integration
This brief provides a primer on how Medicare data can help states better deliver care to dually eligible individuals. It also details information about data sources and other resources available to help obtain and analyze Medicare data. Click here to read this new report.
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ADvancing States Releases Brief on Aging and Disabilities IT Considerations
This issue brief is the first publication from the Aging and Disabilities Technology Workgroup. The paper seeks to define key IT terms for agency staff and explain how they relate to the technology that is currently used in aging and disabilities services. Click here to read more.
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COVID-19 Resources for State Agencies
ADvancing States has compiled COVID-19 resources relevant to the aging and disability networks. This web page includes the latest federal guidance from ACL, CMS, and the CDC. You can also view materials from other state agencies.
Learn more at: www.advancingstates.org/covid-19
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ConnectToCareJobs.com
This website helps solve the critical problem that all healthcare entities are facing—how to fill staffing gaps in a timely fashion. This online tool uses a matching algorithm to pair job seekers with healthcare facilities in need of additional staff. It also provides states with actionable data about the workforce needs in their facilities. Click here to learn more.
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National Core Indicators- Aging and Disabilities
The NCI-AD project collects and maintains data to help states measure and improve the quality of their publicly funded LTSS systems that serve older adults and people with physical disabilities. Please contact April Young, NCI-AD Director, at ayoung@advancingstates.org for more information
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