Growing up is challenging for everyone. Families caring for loved ones with developmental or intellectual disabilities find this transition period especially difficult. Services end and a whole new set of standards need to be considered. In this live, instructor-led training, you will learn the answers to these key questions, and more: o What educational services are best for your loved...
Find your “true north” as a guardian by focusing on 5 guideposts. During this introductory workshop, you will learn fundamental principles of guardianship in Massachusetts including how guardians get appointed, how to determine what is expected of you, how to navigate decision-making that is in line with your client’s values, and the documentation and paperwork standards you must meet. This...
Payment for Guardianship Services for Nursing Home Residents This event introduces the Rudow payment mechanism for guardians of MassHealth recipients in long-term care settings. The program will discuss eligibility for the Rudow deduction, how to apply for it, and provide learners with templates of necessary forms. NOTE: This event is specific to Medicaid in Massachusetts and may not be relevant...
This event provides useful information on how to complete a MassHealth Long=term Care Application. Attorney John Ford shares what you need to know in order to complete this detailed form for yourself, a client, or a loved one. NOTE: This event is specific to Medicaid in Massachusetts and may not be relevant to people outside of the Commonwealth. John J....
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Join the Center for our Guardianship Rounds session, based on the concept of hospital grand rounds, each month we are joined by an experienced guardian who shares one of their challenging cases for discussion. Family and professional guardians alike are welcome to attend. This month’s session will be led by Mary Kate Egan of Public Guardian Services, LLC Braintree, MA....
There are no CEU’s associated with this recorded virtual event. The Center’s Executive Director, Heather Connors, Ph.D. is joined by guest speakers Judith Doherty, M.Ed, Autism Service & ASD Coordinator, DDS Metro-North, and Catherine Boyle, President, Autism Housing Pathways to discuss the challenges for those whose family members or loved ones with developmental or intellectual disabilities are transitioning into adulthood....
During this 90-minute video guest speakers, Mike Mackniak & Sara Valentino of Guardian Ad Litem Services, Inc. of CT give a case presentation and discuss the importance of care coordination. Mike & Sara give pointers on how to be well organized and how to coordinate all of the players involved in a case before it gets too chaotic.
This exam is designed to follow the Basics Curriculum Lessons #1-5. Completion of this exam with a score of 80% or higher will result in 2 continuing education units.