2020 NATIONAL CORE INDICATORS STAFF STABILITY SURVEY OUTREACH
The Division of Developmental Disabilities and the Human Services Research Institute are interested in learning about our Direct Support Professional (DSP) workforce—paid workers who provide support, training, supervision, and personal assistance to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The survey is being administered by National Core Indicators (NCI) on behalf of Illinois. State policymakers and advocates will use the data to guide decisions. While the management of the survey will be done by the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) Bureau of Quality Management (BQM), it is not associated with any survey or review being conducted by BQM, or the DDD. This survey is meant to identify trends, discrepancies, and advancement in the area of DSP employment. Any provider that employs DSPs is eligible and encouraged to participate. In the upcoming weeks, Illinois providers will receive an email from NCI with directions on how to access and complete the survey. For more information contact: Cynthia.schierlspreen@illinois.gov. (Contact: Beth Owens)
HRST CLINICAL REVIEWER REQUIREMENT
The Division has issued a reminder that each provider agency must have a nurse who is a designated Clinical Reviewer through HRS, Inc. for all screens that receive a Health Care Level Rating of 3 or higher. To become a Clinical Reviewer, one must have taken the online, self-guided rater training, and completed the online live webinar provided by HRS, Inc. The next Clinical Reviewer training is March 24 from 9 am to 3 pm. You can register online.
Additionally, the Division expects that all individuals who receive residential CILA services will have their electronic screen completed by June 30, 2021. After this date, all HRST’s submitted to the Division for nursing services must be in the electronic version. For assistance contact: ilsupport@hrstonline.com. (Contact: Beth Owens)
IDOC SEEKING ASSISTANCE PLACING PEOPLE WITH MH NEEDS BACK INTO COMMUNITIES
IDOC and its Re-entry Unit is actively seeking creative solutions to assist IDOC in safely placing people with high or moderate mental health needs back into their communities. IDOC is seeking multiple Vendors with extensive experience in community mental health services to help IDOC identify, secure, and provide housing as well as Medicaid reimbursable mental health services to individuals returning from prison. For those individuals placed under this program, IDOC will pay for the cost of housing and non-reimbursable wrap around supports, excluding anything that can be paid through Medicaid, for a period of up to one year. Responses to the solicitation are due by 10:00 am on Monday, March 22nd. (Contact: Dan Frey)
HFS MANAGED CARE PROVIDER RESOLUTION PORTAL UPDATES AND REMINDERS
The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Service’s Managed Care Provider Resolution Portal is used specifically for issues providers have with Illinois Medicaid Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) participating in the Managed Care programs. Provider complaints regarding the resolution of Medicaid fee-for-service issues should continue to be directed to the Department at 877-782-5565. An update on the portal and a reminder for its functions can be found here. (Contact: Dan Frey)
DMH BUREAU OF WELLNESS & RECOVERY SERVICES OPEN CRSS TRAINING
The IDHS/DMH Bureau of Wellness & Recovery Services is pleased to announce that registration is now open for Virtual Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) Fundamentals Training – Parts One & Two.
Choose one date for this training. There are two options for completing Part 1 & two options for completing Part 2. CEU'S will be provided through the Illinois Certification Board (2.75 CEUs for each Part = 5.5 total). You will need to register for each Part separately. Attendance will be limited to those who do not yet have their CRSS credential. This will allow the capacity to be limited and will help provide sufficient opportunities for new trainees to participate in the interactive learning exercises.
Part 1 - Monday, March 22, 9am-12pm
Part 1 - Wednesday, March 24, 1-4pm
Part 2 - Monday, March 29, 9am-12pm
Part 2 - Wednesday, March 31, 1-4pm
(Contact: Dan Frey)
DMH PLANTING THE SEEDS OF WELLNESS CALL MARCH 25
Please plan to join on March 25, 2021 for the third Recovery & Empowerment Statewide Call for 2021! The theme this year is "Planting the Seeds of Wellness!” These educational forums place an emphasis on sharing successful tools and strategies for wellness. This month's focus is “Maintaining Wellness through Clear Boundaries” and will be held on March 25th at 10:00am. OBJECTIVES: Recognize the benefits of clear boundaries for our wellness; identify our limitations and when we may need to say "no"; and recognize the importance of respecting others' boundaries.
DIAL-IN NUMBER: 1-844-867-6167
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(Contact: Dan Frey)
IDHS will host their fourth Virtual CRSS Supervisor Training on April 8th at 10:00 am. The theme this year is "Effective Supervision!” These educational trainings place an emphasis on sharing successful tools and strategies for supervising those with the Certified Recovery Support Specialist credential or who are seeking their CRSS. This quarter's focus is "Supervisor/Supervisee Relationship.” OBJECTIVES: Participants will learn: How to create a culture of wellness in the workplace; The basics of supervising a CRSS professional as it relates to job duties; How to identify and respond when workplace stress is impacting employee wellness. To Register click: HERE(Contact: Dan Frey)
ILLINOIS HOUSE CANCELS LEGISLATIVE SESSION NEXT WEEK - SENATE WILL BE IN SESSION.
The Illinois House won’t be in session next week. The scheduled session days next week have been canceled and more virtual hearings will be scheduled. Hearings this week have advanced some legislation, but some were canceled because sponsors weren’t ready to move their bills. The Illinois Senate President’s office said senators intend to be at the capitol next week. (Contact: Luis Andrade)
NURSING HOMES SEE MORE COVID-19 VACCINATIONS, FEWER INFECTIONS
COVID-19 infection rates in skilled nursing facilities are finally showing a downward trend, which is likely to continue as vaccines are administered to residents and staff. Data published in NIC’s Skilled Nursing COVID-19 Tracker for the week ending February 7 showed that new confirmed cases in skilled nursing homes fell 83% over the last seven weeks. This decline is far ahead of the general population, which saw a 47% decline during those same weeks. Read more HERE. (Contact: Luis Andrade)
Take a break and join Foothold Technology on Wednesday, March 17th at 12:00pm CST in coming together to have some fun with other members of our community! Find out more and sign your team up for virtual trivia here! Don’t miss raffles and prizes throughout the event! (Contact: Maggie Henley)
IARF ADVANCES COMMENTS ON DDD TABE BULLETIN
Following discussion with members of the IARF HR Committee on Wednesday, the Association advanced a comment letter to DHS-DDD outlining questions, comments, and recommendations on its draft informational bulletin on testing for functional literacy. The letter is posted on our members only page. (Contact: Josh Evans)
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