RCPA Annual Conference

RCPA

September 27 – 30, 2016Hershey Lodge

Hershey, PA

2016 CONFERENCE

Over sixty workshops, a keynote, and five plenary sessions as well as news from our national partners...

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3 Welcome

4 Essentials

5 Schedule at a Glance

7 Keynote

8 Event Highlights8 Directors’ Welcome Reception

8 Association Luncheon & Awards Recognition

9 Exhibit Hall

10 Plenaries10 Tuesday, September 27 – Voices in the Dark

10 Wednesday, September 28 – Implicit Bias

10 Thursday, September 29 – The Opioid and

Heroin Epidemic in Pennsylvania:

A Discussion With the Physician General

11 Friday, September 29 – Laughing at My Nightmare

11 Friday, September 29 – Understanding the

Federal and State Political Landscape

12 Workshops12 Tuesday, September 27

16 Wednesday, September 28

22 Thursday, September 29

27 Continuing Education

29 Sponsors

30 Exhibitors

31 Advertisers

32 Hotel Information

33 Conference Registration

Contents

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Welcome... Welcome to RCPA on the Move – the 2016 RCPA Conference focused on helping members drive policy and service delivery to the next level in Pennsylvania. RCPA members are the “go to” experts at the state and federal level when dis-cussing policy and funding focused on effective, efficient, and high quality care.

The ever-changing health care environment and movement toward population health strategies is challenging. With the growing impact of the Affordable Care Act and continued tightening of fiscal resources, it is critical to leverage personal and professional skills to remain inspired to cre-ate innovative and integrative changes required for transformation and growth. Join us for learn-ing and networking opportunities as we seek to improve the business of caring for and working with persons with rehabilitation needs, mental illnesses, substance use disorders, and intellectual and developmental disabilities. The event features over 60 workshops, 21 continuing education options, a vibrant Exhibit Hall, and networking events to interact with colleagues, spur creative thinking, and drive change. A special condensed program addressing brain injury and medical rehabilitation topics begins Tuesday and concludes Wednesday afternoon.

Our robust agenda brings stellar speakers offering stimulating and timely information. New in 2016, the conference begins Tuesday morning with a moderated panel with leaders from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services. The panel is followed by afternoon workshops, a plenary session entitled “Voices in the Dark,” and the Directors’ Welcome Reception. The week continues with more innovative and exciting workshops and plenaries. During the Association Luncheon and Awards Recognition, attendees will be treated to a presentation (approved for human resource credits) by Candi Castleberry Singleton, a renowned strategist, focusing on dignity and respect. Throughout the week you have access to national groups, including AMRPA, National Council, ANCOR, and ACCSES. A Thursday highlight is Dr. Rachel Levine, Pennsylvania physician general, speaking on the opioid and heroin epidemic. Friday holds an inspirational mes-sage from Shane Burcaw, followed by a federal and state legislative update hosted by political analyst Charlie Gerow.

We extend special thanks to our sponsors, exhibitors, advertisers, and presenters whose support makes this event possible. With your participation, this year’s conference is sure to be a success.

Donna N. McNelis Timothy SohoskyConference Committee Co-chair Conference Committee Co-chair

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Essentials

Essentials

Workshop EtiquetteWhen attending workshops, participants are asked to turn off phones and other personal communication devices or, if necessary, change them to a silent signal. Please be respectful of presenters and colleagues and step outside of the room if you must respond to a message.

Autumn in Pennsylvania provides a variety of weather, mak-ing it difficult to maintain constant temperatures comfort-able for every participant. Room temperatures may vary throughout the conference center and adjusting tempera-tures in large meeting rooms takes time. A light sweater or jacket is helpful when rooms become too cool.

Workshops and Plenary SessionsAdministrators, supervisors, financial managers, clinicians, and direct sup-port staff will all find something of benefit from the 2016 conference workshops. More than 60 workshops, a keynote, and five plenary sessions are scheduled as well as updates from our national partners. Detailed descriptions for all events are located in this pro-gram. The Conference Committee has devoted considerable time and effort into developing workshops addressing the various systems of care provided by mental health, rehabilitation, brain injury, intellectual and developmental disabilities, drug and alcohol, and other human service organizations.

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28

TIME REGISTRATION WORKSHOPS EXHIBIT HALL OTHER EVENTS

7:00 – 8:30 am BREAKFASTREGISTRATION & CEs

Opens at 8:00 am

Closes at 5:00 pm

8:30 – 10:00 am WORKSHOP SESSION C

10:15 – 11:45 am WORKSHOP SESSION D

11:45 am– 1:30 pmASSOCIATION LUNCHEON & AWARDS RECOGNITION

PLENARY 2: Implicit Bias

1:45 – 3:15 pm WORKSHOP SESSION E

3:30 – 5:00 pm WORKSHOP SESSION F

5:00 – 7:00 pmEXHIBIT HALL

OPENINGPRIZE GIVEAWAYS

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27


9:00 – 10:30 amREGISTRATION & CEs

Opens at 9:00 am

Closes at 5:00 pm

10:30 am – 12:00 pm STATE OF THE STATE

12:00 – 1:00 pm WELCOME SNACKS

1:00 – 2:30 pm WORKSHOP SESSION A

2:45 – 4:15 pm WORKSHOP SESSION B

4:30 – 6:00 pmPLENARY 1

Voices in the Dark Crystal A

6:00 – 7:30 pm DIRECTORS’ WELCOME RECEPTION

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29


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REGISTRATION & CEsOpens at 8:00 am

Closes at 3:00 pm

Opens at 8:00 am

12:00 – 1:15 pmLUNCH WITH EXHIBITORS

4:00 – 5:00 pmPRIZE GIVEAWAY

8:30 – 10:00 am WORKSHOP SESSION G

10:15 – 11:45 am WORKSHOP SESSION H

12:00 – 1:15 pm

1:30 – 3:00 pm WORKSHOP SESSION I

3:00 – 4:00 pm PLENARY 3Pennsylvania Opioid Crisis

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30


7:30 – 9:00 am BREAKFASTREGISTRATION & CEs

Opens at 8:00 am

Closes at 10:00 am9:00 – 10:00 am PLENARY 4

Laughing at My Nightmare

10:15 – 11:45 amPLENARY 5

From the “State of the Nation” to the “State of the State”

11:30 am – 12:30 pm TRAVEL SNACKS

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As Pennsylvania’s healthcare landscape continues to diversify and grow, RCPA is pleased to offer a meeting with several key leaders from the Department of Human Services. Moderated by Joan Erney, Community Behavioral Health in Philadelphia; Secretary Gary Tennis, Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP); Deputy Secretary Nancy Thaler, Office of Developmental Programs (ODP); Deputy Secretary Jennifer Burnett, Office of Long Term Living (OLTL); Deputy Secretary Dennis Marion, Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS), and Leesa Allen, Office of Medical Assistance Programs (OMAP), have all accepted the invitation to share their perspectives and future plans for Pennsylvania. RCPA would like thank member and Silver sponsor NHS Human Services of Lafayette Hill for helping to make this presentation possible.

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State of the StateTuesday, September 2710:30 am – 12:00 pmNigerian Ballroom

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Jennifer Burnett Deputy Secretary

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Directors’ Welcome ReceptionTuesday, September 27, 6:00 – 7:30 pmRed Ballroom

On Tuesday, September 27, you are invited to join the RCPA Board of Direc-tors, staff, and your colleagues for the Directors’ Welcome Reception in the Red Ballroom. Please help us thank member and Platinum sponsor Community Care Behavioral Health Organization, Pittsburgh, for support of this event. The reception features heavy hors d’oeuvres and beverages and offers a valuable first networking opportunity with colleagues, speakers, and other guests. Conference Committee members and RCPA staff are on hand to answer questions, make introductions, and provide directions and tips for an enjoyable week.

Association Luncheon & Awards RecognitionImplicit BiasCandi Castleberry Singleton, MBA

Wednesday, September 28, 11:45 am – 1:30 pmRed Ballroom

Join the RCPA Board of Directors at the association’s annual luncheon for high-lights of the year and recognition of individuals being honored for excellence in innovation, exemplary service, and legislative leadership. The awards luncheon includes commentary by RCPA President/CEO Richard S. Edley, PhD, as well as a presentation by Miss Castleberry Singleton, chief engagement officer of Dignity & Respect, Inc. The luncheon is an open event for all conference attendees, regardless of membership status. Please join us for lunch to celebrate our award winners, hear about the association updates, and be inspired by Ms. Castleberry Singleton. We thank member and Platinum sponsor, Alkermes, Waltham, MA, for supporting the luncheon and member and Bronze sponsor Scioto Properties, Dublin, OH, for prize giveaways.



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Wednesday, September 28 5:00 – 7:00 pmThursday, September 29 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Exhibit Hall Opening ReceptionWednesday, September 28, 5:00 – 7:00 pm

When Exhibit Hall doors open for the first time in 2016, join us in thanking member and Gold sponsor PerformCare, Harrisburg, for providing a light reception as guests have the first opportunity to meet and mingle with our vendors.

Lunch with ExhibitorsThursday, September 29, 11:45 am – 1:30 pm

Looking for lunch following a busy morning? Exhibit Hall is the place to be! Participants are invited to join vendors in Exhibit Hall to dis-cuss business opportunities and eat lunch during Thursday’s Lunch with Exhibitors. Giveaways will continue throughout the luncheon sponsored by member and Bronze sponsor Qualifacts, Nashville, TN and Bronze sponsor Centric Bank, Harrisburg. Ample seating is avail-able in Exhibit Hall. Feast on an array of food items while you make connections with exhibitors.

Snack Break/GiveawaysThursday, September 29, 4:00 – 5:00 pm

Don’t miss this event that closes Exhibit Hall for 2016. We’ll take one last opportunity to introduce you to each of our participating com-panies while enjoying light snacks and the fun of prize giveaways. During exhibit hours on Wednesday and Thursday, many vendors provide guests with the opportunity to participate in drawings for special prizes. We’ll also select two grand prize winners – one on Wednesday and one on Thursday – each will receive a $1,000 Visa gift card. Grand prizes are brought to you by members and Bronze sponsors Maher Duessel CPAs, Harrisburg, and Horizon House, Phila-delphia. Make sure you come back to the hall one last time to learn if you have won a prize! Assure that you have contact information for vendors with whom you are interested in discussing business before the hall closes and help us thank them all for their participation.

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Plenary Sessions

Tuesday, September 27, 4:30 – 6:00 pm

P1 Voices in the DarkCrystal A

John Mullen, RN, ADN, PHRN, CFRN, Geisinger Medical Center Flight Team

A case review from the “Twilight Zone” helps attendees understand end of life con-siderations and what constitutes the experience of existence in a coma. The value of touch and patient engagement is highlighted and celebrated. This case review be-gins as a patient experiences a dramatic, accelerated decline of health. Ultimately on maximum support with dwindling vital signs, the patient transitions to a coma state. And then, against all odds, survives. The thrust of the presentation is the value of talk and touch, the only interventions that count. Participants will leave with the under-standing that a simple intervention such as touch pays huge dividends to patients.

Wednesday, September 28, 12:30 – 1:30 pm

P2 Implicit BiasRed Ballroom/Association Luncheon and Awards Recognition

Candi Castleberry Singleton, MBA, Dignity and Respect, Inc.

We ALL want to be treated with dignity and respect, but do we treat everyone with dignity and respect? This session will introduce behaviors that help us create an en-vironment of dignity, respect, and engagement for self, others, and the communities we serve. The workshop inspires organizational behavioral change including human and customer service, employee engagement, community engagement, diversity and inclusion, and everyday employee interactions.

Thursday, September 29, 3:00 – 4:00 pm

P3 The Opioid and Heroin Epidemic in Pennsylvania: A Discussion With the Physician GeneralRed Ballroom

Rachel Levine, MD, Pennsylvania Department of Health

Physician General Dr. Levine will discuss the current opioid and heroin crisis in Penn-sylvania and discuss current and future responses.

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Plenary Sessions

Friday, September 30, 10:15 – 11:45 am

P5 Understanding the Federal and State Political LandscapeRed Ballroom

Senator Bob Casey, United States SenateCharlie Gerow, Esq., Quantum Communications

Presenters will speak about the Pennsylvania state budget, federal legisla-tion and other various legislative and regulatory issues that affect the RCPA membership.

Charlie Gerow is a nationally recognized leader in strategic communications and a trusted advisor to leaders in government and business. He and US Sen. Bob Casey will share issues related to the Pennsylvania state budget, federal legislation, and other legislative and regulatory issues with which member organizations are confronted. Participants will gain enough infor-mation to create their own strategic plans in response to understanding state agency priorities for the 2016/17 fiscal year.

Friday, September 30, 9:00 – 10:00 am

P4 Laughing at My NightmareRed Ballroom

Shane Burcaw, Laughing at My Nightmare, Inc.

Join author Shane Burcaw as he shares stories that form the base of his non-profit organization – Laughing at My Nightmare. In 2011, a kid named Shane from Bethlehem started a blog to tell his story of living with a disease that made his muscles waste away as he grew older. His stories made fun of the problems he was dealing with and people took notice. The blog blew up, achieving over 500,000 fol-lowers (a number that still grows). Shane realized how badly people needed humor in their lives, so he set out with his cousin Sarah to cre-ate a company that could help people laugh more. The rest is history. Shortly after giving a speech at a school for underprivileged children

in North Carolina, a boy who was perhaps 13 years old stood up – despite the fact that his friends were staring at him with puzzled looks on their faces – and said, “I just want to thank you guys for sharing your story with us today. Because of what you guys said, I feel like I want to share my story with people, cause I have a lot of problems, but you guys taught me that it’s okay to still laugh and share my story.” That little dude is exactly why Laughing at My Night-mare is important.

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W1 Collaboration Takes Two and Should Start With You?

Dale W. Bomberger, DEd, ACSW, Community Services Group

Crystal A

Collaboration is crucial in today’s workforce. To succeed organi-zations must use the innovative thinking of people in all areas and all levels. However, many individuals do not see themselves as having any responsibility toward collaboration; even teams support silos. This workshop challenges participants to become “silo-busters” and learn how to develop cultures that use differ-ences to spur contribution and creativity; provide a safe, trusting environment; encourage the sharing of information; and turn everyone into empowered self-leaders. The five best practices of the UNITE Model will be taught and participants will be able to assess if their organization has a culture which supports col-laboration. Participants will be involved in the presentation and discussion will be encouraged.

Tracks — HR, IDD

W2 Engaging, Motivating, and Retaining Staff

Christopher Dubble, MSW, Institute on Protective Services, Temple University, Harrisburg

Wild Rose AB

Maintaining and sustaining staff and providing quality care and services are the goal of every organization. This session explores current and best practices for personnel management and performance development. Participants will be challenged to examine how their leadership style affects staff within the organization’s cultural context. By session end, attendees will develop at least one leadership skill to more effectively engage and motivate staff and will learn to use a survey tool to conduct staff needs assessments.

SESSION ATuesday , September 27, 1:00 – 2:30 pm

Track — BO, DA

W3 Leveraging Peer Services to Support Recovery in the Managed Care Environment

Dona M. Dmitrovic, MHS, OptumDenise Holden, MHS, CDAC, The RASE ProjectJustin Luke Riley, Young People in Recovery

Magnolia AB

Explore innovation, outcomes, and practical ways to approach and sustain partnerships between peer services, systems of care, and managed care companies during this panel discussion. Present-ers will describe ways organizations have partnered to offer peer support services for addiction recovery and foster care youths. The nationally recognized Buprenorphine Coordinator Program offered through The RASE Project and Young People in Recovery’s MyPath program will be shared, including strategies and outcomes offered to support people on their road to wellness. Ideas will be offered in targeting messages to spark interest from the managed care environment.

Tracks — CH, MH, LE

W4 Family Vision Check-up: What’s Your Script?

Wendy Luckenbill, Community Care Behavioral Health Organization

Empire A

The work of transforming children’s services that began in 1982 with Knitzer’s ground breaking research report “Unclaimed Chil-dren” still struggles to meet her challenge to “…involve, as much as possible, the child’s or adolescent’s family and other’s important in the child’s life.” No discussion of children’s behavioral health occurs without a mention of “those families” – the ones who got away or didn’t stay. Through family-led dialogue and teaching, participants will explore current practices and innovations in chil-dren’s behavioral health to enhance family alliances in the treat-ment process. The session will adopt the “learning community” approach of shared knowledge and experience. Participants will examine what they bring to the relationship that may subtly or overtly hamper or support this alliance. Participants will also view the alliance through the family lens, integrating what they think families want and need with what families identify as key factors to authentic partnership. The workshop presenter has 27 years of lived experience helping groups to operationalize family alliances.

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Tracks — IDD, MH

W5 Successful Coordination of Care and Implications in Treatment for Individuals With Complex Needs

Molly Brown-Steranko, MS, NHS Human ServicesKristin Cline, MS, LPC, CAACC, NHS Human ServicesNancy Hamilton, MS, NHS Human ServicesGerardo Grasso, MSW, NHS Human Services

Empire B

Individuals living with a dual diagnosis of a mental illness and an intellectual/developmental disability often have complex needs that cross many life domains. This results in crossing over many different systems within health care. This presentation will follow three individual cases in which there was a significant need for the Dual Diagnosis Treatment Team (DDTT) to coor-dinate care across numerous systems. Participants will review outcomes of the initial assessments and the coordination of care that was necessary to ensure consistent treatment delivery. The session will highlight how barriers were identified and overcome to assist in an overall positive treatment outcome. The DDTT is a team approach to recovery-oriented services support-ing individuals diagnosed with mental health challenges and an intellectual/developmental disability.

Track — FM, MH, BO

W6 An Innovative Pay for Performance Initiative: Partnering to Reduce Inpatient Utilization and Right-size Community Services

Christine Gregor, LSW, CCDP-D, Pittsburgh MercySusan Wolfe, MA, Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, UPMC Deborah Duch, MPH, Community Care Behavioral Health OrganizationMelissa Medici, BA, Allegheny County Department of Human ServicesKim Patterson, MSW, LSW, Allegheny Health Choices, Inc.

Empire C

To address high-cost inpatient utilization for persons with severe and persistent mental illness, a partnership of organiza-tions in Pittsburgh created and implemented an innovative pay for performance (P4P) model to shift dollars from inpa-tient mental health treatment to the community to sustain an adequate level of funding for Assertive Community Treat-ment (ACT) team supports and to reduce inpatient use by ACT recipients. In this presentation, a panel from the collaborating organizations (the managed care organization, county Office of Behavioral Health, a nonprofit oversight/monitoring organi-zation, and two ACT providers) will describe elements of the model and provide examples of strategies and interventions which led to positive outcomes such as increases in revenue, program efficiencies, and satisfaction for ACT service recipients.

Tracks — HR, MH

W7 Physician Recruitment and Retention: Best Practices and Critical Paths to Success

Rick Seager, Journey Health SystemPenny Chapman, MD, Stairways Behavioral Health

Empire D

Recruiting psychiatrists – one of the most sought after pro-fessionals in the field – is not a simple task. Most non-profit organization-directed recruitment efforts for psychiatry fail. Our presenters will share information on best practices in physician recruitment, provide data supporting time frames, and offer guidelines about when and how to use a recruiting firm. In addition, the presenters will share information about how to keep an employed physician engaged and retained, including topics of empowerment, work diversity, coverage and support, opportunities for growth, and income and benefits.

Tracks — BO, HRF

W8 Project Management That Works

Donald J. Panto, II, PMP, The Panto Group LLCJohn Rubin, MSW, Bucks County Division of Human Services

Magnolia C

We want you to be successful. Success is the result of carefully nurturing a “thought” through a growth process to full-grown maturity. Program growth demands that you remain nimble and be able to implement changes very quickly. Changes require constant involvement in developing new projects, strategies, and ideas. We can show you tools and techniques to help you manage projects from the first “seed thought” to maturity. We know that successful projects are the result of careful nurturing and attention. Being smart, you realize that effective planning and project management saves money and time and delivers success. We invite you to come and learn effective project man-agement techniques that will help you successfully add value to your business.

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SESSION BTuesday, September 27, 2:45 – 4:15 pm

Tracks — BI, CH, DA, MH

W9 Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders: Why Professionals, Youth, and Families All Need to Become Experts

Gordon R. Hodas, MD, Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse ServicesDianna Brocious, Pennsylvania System of Care Partnership

Empire A

There is increasing recognition of the significant public health challenge presented by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) – a brain disorder due to in utero alcohol exposure that is often “an invisible disability.” This workshop offers one adoptive parent’s experience raising a child with an FASD, followed by discussion of common manifestations of FASD in children and adolescents and approaches to intervention. Our goal is for par-ticipants to begin to “become experts,” so that they can educate others about FASD prevention and intervention.

Tracks — MH, DA

W10 Brief Critical Time Intervention: Supporting Transitions in Care

Shari Hutchison, MS, Community Care Behavioral Health Organization Sherry Shaffer, BA, Community Care Behavioral Health OrganizationBrian Zemba, MA, CAADC, FDC, NHS Human Services

Magnolia AB

Recent changes in health care delivery have increased the desire to improve transitions from inpatient or residential care to home and community-based treatment for follow up. As a result, organizations are charged with implementing effective practices to decrease readmission rates while supporting quality care in a system of limited resources. This workshop will demonstrate Brief Critical Time Intervention (BCTI), designed to facilitate connections to community resources and health care services using recovery and strength-based principles. Ways to measure and support implementation of BCTI into care will be shared. Workshop participants will have the opportunity to discuss BCTI strategies using real, de-identified case examples, and learn how these strategies can be integrated in their organizations.

Tracks — CH, MH

W11 Scaling Up Multi-tiered Systems of Support in Day and Residential Treatment Programs

Barry L. McCurdy, PhD, NCSP, BCBA-D, Devereux Lisa B. Thomas, PhD, NCSP, Devereux

Magnolia CContemporary approaches to children’s behavioral health have called for less focus on traditional, one-to-one treatment of youth via psychotherapy or medication management in favor of an ecological approach that attends to antecedent environmen-tal variables in the prevention of problem behavior, involves families and other significant adults in the treatment process, and promotes pro-social peer engagement. This same approach has been advocated for residential treatment by incorporating a multi-tiered model similar to school-wide positive behavioral interventions and supports (SWPBIS). The purpose of this pre-sentation is to describe the scale-up of a PBIS approach in day and residential treatment programs in an organization serving children and youth with emotional/behavioral disorders and sharing initial outcome data and roadblocks encountered.

Tracks — VR, IDD

W12 Creative Concepts for Integrated Employment

Rocco Cambria, AHEDDDan Ohler, MBA, OptumDale Beck, Supportive Concepts for Families, Inc.

Empire B

Work is a fundamental part of adult life. It helps to shape who we are. The commonwealth has made a firm commitment to ‘Employment First’ for individuals with developmental disabili-ties; a point confirmed by Governor Wolf via executive order. Yet many legacy programs are not designed, or perhaps even funded, to support a transition toward community employment. In this session, you will hear how organizations in Pennsylvania have been successfully creating and supporting community em-ployment programs for many years. In addition, participants will obtain a national perspective on trends and techniques to help people obtain community employment. Join us for a dynamic and creative session on developing community employment opportunities that help cultivate a pathway to success.

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Tracks — LD, HRF

W13 A Circular Leadership Approach to Transformational Change in the Integrated Health Care Workplace

Christine Axford, MEd, LPC, Berks Counseling CenterRebecca Hartman, MPH, Berks Counseling Center

Empire C

This session will address the benefits and lessons learned of adopting a circular model of leadership during our past three years undergoing institutional change at Berks Counseling Center. Participants will learn practical elements of the circular leadership model and its relevance in an integrated primary and behavioral health workplace. Discussion will emphasize how this model is helpful in meeting the needs of high risk, complex patients with co-morbid chronic health conditions. Presenters will describe experiences using the model to transform a be-havioral health clinic to an integrated care center. Participants will leave with recommended strategies and useful tools for implementing the model in their own work teams.

Tracks — MH, HR

W14 Drumming for Health: Strategies for Anxiety Reduction, Social Connection, and Creative Expression

Jim Donovan, MEd, Saint Francis University

Wild Rose AB

Join us for an energizing, enjoyable, and stress-free program of creative rhythmic music making! Drumming with others is sci-entifically proven to improve your mood, relieve stress, increase mental focus, and support social connections. Discover how to use music making to energize your body, clear your mind, and become deeply relaxed. Learn effective ways to use rhythm to slow your brainwaves and enter into a meditative mind; how to use rhythm to raise your energy and lift your mood; and how to use natural rhythm and sound techniques to easily relieve anxiety and sleep better. Musical experience is not required. Beginners are warmly welcomed and instruments are provided!

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Tracks — MH, DA, CH

W16 ICD/DSM Coding and Documentation: What Administrators and Clinicians Need to Know

Lisette Wright, MA, Behavioral Health Solutions

Magnolia C

This workshop provides attendees with a logical and practical way of understanding the ICD-10-CM challenges that have aris-en by the ICD-10-CM transition. How the two diagnostic systems differ (ICD-10-CM and DSM-5), understanding the interplay be-tween systems, and clinical diagnosing and documentation will be discussed. This dilemma equally affects clinical and revenue cycle staff; resolutions require the departments to work closely together. Mitigation strategies for revenue disruptions will be presented, including suggestions for working with third party payers. Attendees will learn why some of the health informa-tion systems they are using are part of the difficulty. Proactive steps regarding reconciliation and fully leveraging the electronic health record to provide comprehensive, integrated diagnosing will be covered.

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“You can’t move so fast that you try to change the mores faster than people can accept it. That doesn’t mean you do nothing, but it means that you do the things that need to be done according to priority.”

– Eleanor Roosevelt




SESSION CWednesday, September 28, 8:30 – 10:00 am

Tracks — MH, DA, CH

W17 Behavioral Health Is Hot and Getting Hotter

Chuck Ingoglia, MSW, National Council for Behavioral Health

Magnolia ABCD

Behavioral health providers rely on information at a national level to help inform work in state and local arenas, turning often to the National Council for up-to-the minute public policy and payment news in the changing health care environment. In this session, Mr. Ingoglia will share current trends in behavioral health Medicaid design from around the country, discuss the evolution of value-based payments for behavioral health, and identify strategies for success in this environment.

Track — MR

W18 Who Are We and Where Is Medical Rehabilitation During a Time of Transition?

Carolyn C. Zollar, MA, JD, American Medical Rehabilitation Providers Association

Empire ABCD

Join this session for an update on the state of the field of medical rehabilitation. Rehabilitation and all other post acute care (PAC) providers continue to be in the gun sights of policy makers. It is clear that PAC is in a period of transition (at least for Medicare). The presenter will review the current state of rehabilitation and anticipated and new reforms. The discussion will include topics such as new services and payment delivery options, the FY2017 Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities Prospective Payment System, and expanded quality measures. In addition, an overview activity by the Recovery Auditors and Medicare Administrative Contractors and outpatient therapy services will be shared.

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W19 The Diversity Quiz

Michael S. Cohen, Esq., Duane Morris, LLP

Crystal A

Embracing the notions of diversity and inclusion and eliminat-ing unlawful harassment, discrimination, and retaliation are paramount concerns for all employers. Your employees are vital to helping maintain a workplace free from harassment and your supervisors and managers are the key to both prevention and cor-rection. In addition to discussing the traps into which employees’ fall regarding their own conduct, this seminar also focuses on the affirmative responsibilities of supervisory and managerial employ-ees, addressing sexual, racial, ethnic, and other forms of unlawful harassment. The session will also examine the change in the law regarding unlawful retaliation and ways to ensure compliance with the law.

Track — VR, IDD

W20 WIOA: Competitive, Integrated Employment, Pre-Employment Transition Services, and Limitations on the Use of Subminimum Wage

Cynthia Mundis, MA, CRC, LPC, Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Patricia Lapotsky, MS, CRC, Office of Vocational RehabilitationAmy Engbarth, MS, CRC, Office of Vocational Rehabilitation

Wild Rose AB

As the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is implemented in Pennsylvania and the commonwealth adopts an employment first executive order from Governor Wolf, it is im-portant for the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) to share information on developing regulations, policies, and procedures with its partners in the provider community. During this session, OVR will present on elements of the WIOA Combined State Plan, the impact of Section 511 on individuals with disabilities and service providers, and the evolution of pre-employment transition services. Providers will have an opportunity to offer input on “systems transformation” and their needs as OVR’s partners.

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SESSION DWednesday, September 28, 10:15 – 11:45 am

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W21 TBI: High Incidence Medical Diagnosis Disguised as a Low Incidence Educational Disability

Brenda Eagan Brown, MEd, CBIS, The BrainSTEPS Program, BIAPA

Wild Rose AB

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is fast becoming a hot topic in the field of education. Following TBI, many students return to school with-out appropriate educational supports. Over time, students may exhibit more intensive learning needs that can be connected back to their earlier brain injury. Regardless if the TBI is classified as mild (concussion), moderate, or severe, students may exhibit moderate to severe functional needs in the school setting, impacting their ability to learn information. In this session, you will be provided with information about the differences between students who sustain TBI versus other disability categories, the importance of early and continued collaboration with medical/rehabilitation professionals, information on Pennsylvania’s BrainSTEPS Program, and information regarding the nationally recognized Return to Learn Concussion Management Team Model.

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W22 Creating an LGBTQ-friendly Workplace

Michael S. Cohen, Esq., Duane Morris, LLP

Crystal A

The times are not just changing, they are changing fast. Rarely does a month go by when laws regarding sexual orientation or gender identity are not being created or altered. Along with this legal landscape and the rise in awareness regarding sexual orientation and gender identity, there is an attendant increase in legal issues presented in the workplace. Discrimination claims based on sexual orientation or gender identity are real concerns for employers operating in the growing number of state and local jurisdictions that provide protections on these bases. As a result, organizations and managers are confronting new and significant legal issues. This session will deal with the basic legal issues that confront decision makers and managers and practical approaches and suggestions to create an environment designed to be friendly to the LGBTQ community.

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W23 Teen Technology Usage Trends and Mental Health Sharing Through Social Media

Ryan Klingensmith, MA, LPC, NCC, Shape the Sky, LLC

Magnolia AB

Life for a teenager is vastly different than it was 10 years ago. Teens and tweens today have an unlimited access to informa-tion, apps, and websites that can be wonderfully helpful, but also lead to concerning behaviors if parents, providers, and educators don’t have the knowledge to teach young people how to behave responsibly in this new cyber playground. In this session cur-rent social media sites such as Instagram, Tumblr, Kik, Snapchat, and Ask.fm will be defined and youth culture and mental health practices on these sites/apps will be discussed. This presentation will raise the awareness of youth culture on the Internet and how adults can communicate and educate with youth to be responsible digital citizens.

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W24 Women in Leadership

Charlotte Chew, MSEd, Value Behavioral Health of Pennsylvania

Empire A

This workshop explores leadership styles and the nuances of each style. Women in leadership positions straddle many roles in their lives. While women have come a long way in the working world, there are still obstacles that need to be overcome. Many of these relate back to how women were taught to think. These cognitive patterns influence one’s behavior. Identifying one’s self-limiting cognitions and behaviors is important when exploring career potential. This is especially true for women. Once these behaviors and thinking patterns are identified the individual has the option to challenge and change them, which can lead to more career and leadership opportunities. While this exploration may sound daunt-ing, it’s necessary and the outcome is well-deserved.

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W25 Pain Don’t Hurt: Examining Trauma in Men

Chris Owens, MA, LPC, Drexel University Pasquale J. Russoniello, MA, MFA, Drexel University

Empire B

Although there are similarities between men and women in their experience of trauma and subsequent recovery processes, there are also substantial differences, in part due to gender role expecta-tions. The very definition of “manhood” is often in direct conflict with the experience of being a victim, leaving males to experience a wide range of conflicting emotions and uncertainty as to how to manage them effectively. As a result, males who have experienced trauma tend to deal with these emotions with all-or-nothing, maladaptive coping responses. During this session a specific treat-ment model will be described, along with general tips and ideas to better engage men with histories of trauma.

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W26 TBI Survivors: Thinking Deep Through Improved Sleep

James Foster, MS, OTR/L, ReMed

Empire C

Survivors of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) often experience sleep disorders. These symptoms can be created by multiple factors including pain, emotional instability, restlessness, and abnormal sleep/wake cycles. Sleep disturbances have been shown to impact memory, attention, and mood. Interdisciplinary interventions will be discussed that will positively affect sleep and thus improve cognition.

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W27 Understanding Hoarding Behaviors

Linda Shumaker, RN-BC, MA, Pennsylvania Behavioral Health and Aging Coalition

Empire D

Have you been drawn to watching the “hoarding show” on the cable network? Hoarding behaviors have become a fascination to many. Unfortunately, hoarding is a social, mental health, and community concern. Individuals who hoard have sentimental at-tachment to the things they collect. They have difficulty discard-ing belongings due to the emotional attachment and belief they may need the items at some other point in their life. They end up collecting so much that their “living space” may be confined to a small room or even a small area in their home. This presentation will assist attendees in understanding hoarding behaviors and the complexity of treatment that needs to be offered to those individuals. An individualized plan of care will be stressed and a cross-system collaborative approach will be emphasized.

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W28 Value Based Collaboration and Purchasing: Balancing Provider and Payer Perspectives

Scott Donald, BS, Magellan Behavioral Health of PennsylvaniaMonica Collins, MA, MBA, Magellan Behavioral Health of Pennsylvania

Magnolia C

The reality is that health care is moving from fee-for-service to pay for performance. While larger health care systems and physical health providers are actively being held more accountable through Centers for Medicare and Medicaid changes to reimbursement, community-based behavioral health providers can expect to have their payers and funding streams moving toward a more performance-based contracting and funding approach in the near future. This session will describe how Magellan Healthcare, a leading behavioral health care company, has approached value-based purchasing with community behavioral health providers in a fashion that couples performance improvement and provider engagement with analytics, including cost and quality outcomes, to successfully support providers in achieving higher performance and payment for performance that bridges the gap between cost and quality.

SESSION EWednesday, September 28, 1:45 – 3:15 pm

Tracks BI, IDD, HRF

W29 Implementation of Community HealthChoices: What Providers Need to Know

Janice L. Meinert, MSW, Pennsylvania Health Law Project

Crystal A

The Department of Human Services is proposing significant chang-es to the way long-term services, supports, and health care are received by Pennsylvanians with Medicare and Medicaid coverage. The proposed program is titled Community HealthChoices. This workshop will inform attendees about the state’s implementation of Community HealthChoices, summarize the impact on providers and consumers, identify potential advantages and pitfalls, and compare and contrast the current and proposed systems. Tracks — HRF, LE, BO, CO, MH

W30 Seeing the Future: Using Predictive Analytics to Gain an Advantage in the Changing Environment

Tim Casey, MA, Allegheny HealthChoices, Inc.Brian Mountain, BS, Allegheny HealthChoices, Inc.

Wild Rose AE

High utilizers! High utilizers! High utilizers! This drumbeat should be familiar to us all. But who are these people, really? Determining who they are may not be as simple as you think. This presentation focuses on the use of predictive analytics techniques to help assess high utilization in a public sector, behavioral health service delivery system, and methods used to “assign” people to those cohorts. The presenters will also outline details of a specific project using predictive analytics as a tool to inform policy change. This session continues until 5:00 pm.

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W31 Comparing the ABLE Act and Disability Savings Options to Enhance Financial Outcomes for Families and Organizations

Thomas G. Tirney, CFA, CMT, Arlington Heritage Group, Inc.Roberta K. Ream, CFP, AmeriServ Trust & Financial Services Company

Magnolia AB

Current laws change and the confusion can make savings for disability-related expenses difficult, while families and individu-als face the potential loss of federal benefits or the unintended consequence of not providing for the individual. Comparing the various savings options for individuals, while addressing current law changes for the ABLE ACT and Trusts, enables families and organizations to clearly develop a financial strategy to enhance the individual’s and family’s protection for their financial needs. Presenters will summarize legal and regulatory updates, evaluate and compare options to protect benefits and assets, and share how to develop financial plans with families to protect against unintended consequences.

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W32 Transition to Adulthood: A Closer Look at Services and Care

Candice Gangl, OTD, OTR/L, Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare

Empire A

Transition continues to be a topic of national and state impor-tance as seen through initiatives such as Healthy People 2020, IDEA 2004, and the addition of a transition plan in a student’s individual education plan. It is imperative that providers work to facilitate timely and appropriate transitions throughout the lifespan of those with special health care needs. This presentation will explain the concepts of transition and differentiate medical transition and individual transition. An organizational example of transition to age-appropriate care and the facilitators and barriers that surround this process will be shared. As the session continues, the focus changes to providers being in a prime position to sup-port autonomy and health literacy for patients of all abilities. The presenter will focus on ways providers can facilitate autonomy and growth in patients on an individual level to assist with transition to adulthood independence. Specific case examples will be shared along with discussion on how the principles of care can be used in your own setting. This session continues until 5:00 pm.

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W33 Brain Injury and the Neuropsychiatrist: Anatomy, Behavior, and Medication

Ellen Deibert, MD, WellSpan Neurosciences

Empire B

According to the Centers for Disease Control, over 1.7 million trau-matic brain injuries (TBI) occur per year. Over 5.3 million Americans are living with the long-term effects of TBI and many of these patients have lifelong behavior or emotional difficulties. These difficulties can lead to poor quality of life for an individual as they can interfere with psychosocial growth. This workshop is an opportunity to review the basic anatomy involved in brain injury that can result in behavior changes in a survivor. In addition, basic history taking, differential diagnosis, pitfalls in management, and treatment options will be reviewed. Cases will be used for teach-ing purposes and to increase attendee participation. The goal for each attendee is to be better prepared in the daily management of brain injury survivors with behavioral difficulties.

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W34 Strengthening the System for the Forensic Co-occurring Population

Kevin Kordzi, MEd, Resources for Human Development COREStacy Tekely, MS, Justice Related Services

Empire C

Formerly incarcerated individuals with concurrent drug and alco-hol and mental health diagnoses have historically been a difficult population to serve. But in Allegheny County an innovative collab-oration has developed between two organizations, Justice Related Services and Resources for Human Development’s CORE program, with case management as a key part of the equation working in a recovery-oriented system of care. In this session, presenters will share key components of the Sequential Intercept Model, identify specific interventions proven to yield effective results for a forensic co-occurring population, and distinguish the roles of treatment team members and the challenges and opportunities to effective collaboration.

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W35 Understanding Psychiatric Symptoms of Dementia

Linda Shumaker, RN-BC, MA, Pennsylvania Behavioral Health and Aging Coalition

Empire D

Approximately 400,000 Pennsylvanians are living with Alzheimer’s disease and other related disorders. Approximately 80 percent of these individuals will suffer from the “neuropsychiatric symptoms” of dementia during the course of the disease. These behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia are the most burden-some aspects of care, for family and professional caregivers. They frequently require medical and psychiatric intervention and often lead to long-term placement. These behaviors put undue burden on family and professional caregivers, frequently leading to caregiver depression. This session will review the most com-mon neuropsychiatric symptoms that accompany dementia and the limitations of medical interventions. Psychosocial aspects of care, assessment, and behavioral approaches will be emphasized. Individualized care will be stressed. Interventions and resources for family and professionals will be presented.

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W36 The Transformation of a Sheltered Workshop

Rob Labatch, MSW, Hope Enterprises, Inc.

Magnolia C

This workshop will address how one provider transformed its shel-tered workshop and employment services to reflect the changing needs of the intellectual disability system. Participants are invited to learn what strategies were used to complete the transformation and how the community and stakeholders were affected by the changes. The presenter will identify key components to the orga-nization’s plan and some of the lessons learned and barriers along the way. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and brainstorm about ways they can complete a successful transformation.

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W37 Identification and Treatment of Youth Who Have Been Commercially Sexually Exploited

Yolanda Graham, MD, Devereux Georgia Treatment NetworkAmy Waldron, LPC, BCBA, Devereux Georgia Treatment Network

Magnolia D

Approximately 1.2 million children are trafficked throughout the world each year, with an estimated 293,000 in the United States. The objective of this session is to educate the treatment commu-nity on the growing problem of commercial sexual exploitation of children, including known risk factors and the unique medical and psychiatric treatment needs of this special population. We will review assessment tools, promising treatment practices, and outcomes affiliated with our intensive, residential program. The presenters have over 20 years of combined experience in treating childhood victims of commercial sexual exploitation. They have presented nationally on this topic and have been instrumental in working with various states and agencies to develop capacity and implement treatment programs for these youth. This session continues until 5:00 pm.

SESSION FWednesday, September 28, 3:30 – 5:00 pm

Tracks — HRF, LE, BO, CO, MH

W30 Seeing the Future: Using Predictive Analytics to Gain an Advantage in the Changing Environment (cont.)

Tim Casey, MA, Allegheny HealthChoices, Inc.Brian Mountain, BS, Allegheny HealthChoices, Inc.

Wild Rose AE

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W32 Transition to Adulthood: A Closer Look at Services and Care (cont.)

Candice Gangl, OTD, OTR/L, Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare

Empire A

Tracks — CH, MH

W37 Identification and Treatment of Youth Who Have Been Commercially Sexually Exploited (cont.)

Yolanda Graham, MD, Devereux Georgia Treatment NetworkAmy Waldron, LPC, BCBA, Devereux Georgia Treatment Network

Magnolia D

Track — MH

W38 BH-MCO/ Provider Forum: Collaborating to Improve Operations

Scott Donald, BS, Magellan Healthcare DivisionConnell O’Brien, MEd, Rehabilitation and Community Providers AssociationPanel of Representatives, BH-MCOs

Crystal A

Representatives from Behavioral Health-Managed Care Organiza-tions (BH-MCOs) and the RCPA Task Force will use this open forum to review efforts to collaboratively improve administration of HealthChoices. The forum is an opportunity to discuss the RCPA HealthChoices survey; share information about the administrative role, function, and guiding standards for provider organization credentialing; and introduce the universal organization creden-tialing form developed by the task force. The forum is also an opportunity to identify new opportunities for collaborative system improvement through more uniform and efficient approaches to HealthChoices administration and management at the BH-MCO and provider levels.

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W39 Aging in Place: A Comprehensive Memory Care Program for Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities

Carol Erzen, MEd, NHS Human ServicesSara Cerminara, BA, NHS Human Services – Allegheny Valley School

Wild Rose AE

“Aging in place” becomes significantly more challenging when Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia strikes. Now that individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities are living longer, we are seeing more cases of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Concerned with the impact on the individuals, families, and employees who provide care NHS – Allegheny Valley School secured a grant to develop a Memory Care Demonstration Project. The project consisted of the design of a Memory Care home with enhanced features to meet the needs of these individuals, includ-ing specially designed programming and training for caregivers and family members. The Memory Care home opened in 2014. In this session we will share enhanced systems for screening and tracking the progression of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, examine the design of a Memory Care home, and share information about the specialized training.

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W40 Complementary Therapies for the Rehabilitation of Traumatic Brain Injury

Tori Kline, MA, CBIS, ReMedChris Igidbashian, ReMed Julie Bauer, ReMedAnnawyn Laing, BS, CBIS, E-RYT, ReMed

Magnolia AB

There are a number of therapies which can be modified and adapted to suit the needs of clients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) in a medi-cal rehabilitation setting. During this session, presenters will share benefits and scientific evidence that support these. In the Creative Arts Therapies, theories of creativity are integrated with those of psychotherapy, counseling, rehabilitation, and medicine. Mindfulness interventions and therapeutic yoga serve to support the physical and psychological wellness of body and mind through the use of medita-tion, breathing, and stretching. Within the treatment of traumatic brain injury, these modalities can be adapted to individual differences to support emotional processing, identity development, increased awareness of self and others, improved communication skills, commu-nity/peer integration, stress-management, flexibility, and relaxation.

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W41 Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapy: What Is It and How Can It Help?

Bridget G. Lowery, MS, CBIST, Main Line Rehabilitation AssociatesJessica Chappell, MA, CBIST, Main Line Rehabilitation Associates

Empire B

Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapy (CRT) is a service provided through the waivers, but what is it and who can benefit from it? Cognition impacts functioning in our everyday lives and disorders in cognitive functioning, regardless of the cause, can limit independence and im-pact quality of life. The goal of CRT is the development of cognitive skills and strategies that allow individuals to problem solve, remem-ber, and interpret environmental and social cues, etc. Using evidence-based practices and a metacognitive approach, CRT improves com-munity integration, vocational success, independence, and quality of life. This presentation will describe home- and community-based CRT and discuss the benefits for individuals with a variety of neurological conditions. Case studies will help demonstrate how it works, what it looks like, and the benefits in real world functional application.

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W42 The Behavioral Health Home: A Collaboration for Wellness

Donald Thompson, PhD, NHS Human ServicesKevin Moore, PsyD, NHS Human Services

Empire C

This presentation describes a model of primary and behavioral health care integration that serves individuals with serious and persistent mental illnesses and/or substance abuse disorders. NHS Delaware County, a community mental health center, and Sharon Hill Medi-cal, a primary care practice, are collaborating to provide a health home at the site of the community mental health center. The session will focus on the development of the integrated care team and the engagement and involvement of individuals in self-care and chronic illness self-management.

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W43 Working Wellness: A Supervision Tool

Angela N. Chew, LCSW, Dickinson Center, Inc.

Empire D

Integrating wellness into individual and group supervision pro-vides the benefits of improved productivity, compliance, atten-dance, positive attitudes, initiative, accountability, and retention with providers. Using observation and assessment, supervisors are able to help staff develop plans to improve and maintain balanced workplace wellness. Consumers then benefit from greater quality and effectiveness of the treatments received by balanced providers. Workplace wellness becomes a win – win. In this session domains of wellness will be defined, attendees will learn to recognize indicators of wellness imbalance, and learn how to develop plans to maintain workplace wellness.

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W44 Certified Older Adult Peer Specialist Program: Addressing Physical and Behavioral Health Co-morbidities in Older Adults

Cynthia Zubritsky, PhD, Perlman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Bridget Keogh, MPH, Perlman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania

Magnolia C

The US health care system is challenged with providing effective physical and mental health care for the rapidly growing older adult population. Peer-delivered services are a growing practice applicable to aging services. The Certified Older Adult Peer Specialist (COAPS) program was created by Dr. Cynthia Zubritsky with a goal of meeting the complex morbidity challenges of older adults while helping them maintain independence in the community. Eighty percent of adults age 55 years and older have one chronic condition, 50% have at least two conditions, and up to 30% experience co-occurring depression. COAPS trains older adults in recovery from serious mental illness to provide peer support related to behavioral health recovery and wellness coaching to older adults in community settings such as behavioral health settings, federally qualified health centers, long-term care practices, and senior centers. This session de-scribes the COAPS workforce development initiative, including the development of training, the formation of aging and men-tal health partnerships in the community, and COAPS-identified benefits of employment. COAPS is a collaboration between the University of Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania Department of Aging, and the Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.

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— Lao Tzu




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SESSION GThursday , September 29, 8:30 – 10:00 am

Tracks — DA, MH

W45 Engaging and Retaining Clients in Behavioral Health Treatment: Results From Learning Collaborative Projects

David Loveland, PhD, Community Care Behavioral Health Organization

Crystal A

The workshop will walk participants through the quality improvement process being used in several learning collaborative projects to assist organizations in enhancing engagement, retention, or a continuum of care. The session will provide an overview of organizational habits, how these automated behaviors can undermine change efforts, and how simple modifications to staff behaviors can overcome inefficient habits or processes. Participants will see how 35 organizations have effectively enhanced engagement, retention, or follow-up rates through simple steps. The presentation will highlight the range of techniques that have been used to enhance treatment. Participants will learn to identify processes that can undermine change within their organization such as mixed messages to staff, setting vague goals, or making too many changes.

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W46 Trans 101: Working Competently With Transgender Youth

Sabrina L. Valente, MA, TrueNorth Wellness Services

Wild Rose AE

Transgender issues have been at the forefront of attention in the media lately. As people like Caitlyn Jenner pave the way for others to come out, often at younger and younger ages, it has become apparent that there is a lack of knowledge in how to best support these individu-als. More and more frequently, mental health professionals, school guidance counselors, and others are called to work with transgender and gender nonconforming youth, often with little to no training. This workshop provides a “101” lesson that focuses on terminology, pronoun use, treatment options (including medical treatment), ways to support transgender youth in a variety of settings, and discussion about best practice guidelines for affirmative care, including documentation.

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W47 Evidence-based Practice: Benefits and Challenges of Behavioral Health Services in Primary Care

Angelo McClain, PhD, LICSW, National Association of Social WorkersTroy Brindle, LCSW, Springfield PsychologicalAntonio Rocchino, MSW, Aetna Behavioral HealthMark Friedlander, MD, MBA, Aetna Behavioral HealthJohanna Byrd, ACSW, National Association of Social Workers, Pennsylvania Chapter

Magnolia AB

A key tenet of health care reform is the patient-centered medical home (PCMH) model. Primary Care Physicians (PCPs) sit at the epicenter of this reform as they identify, treat, and manage the patient’s overall care. Those who tout health care reform advo-cate strongly for behavioral health intervention at the PCP level. Emerging models include the use of care managers, specialists, and consultation. This panel discussion will highlight and discuss the numerous challenges and benefits associated with provid-ing behavioral health services within a PCMH from federal and state regulation barriers, commercial insurance/payer challenges, value-based contracting initiatives, utilizing strong evidence-based outcomes, working through physician resistance, reducing patient stigma, navigating physical space limitations, and moving beyond the traditional “silo” practice mindset. This session contin-ues until 11:45 am.

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W48 Can You get Paid for Measuring Hope? Finding the Value of Value-based Contracting

Brandi M. Phillips, MS, Allegheny HealthChoices, Inc.

Empire A

Everything old is new again, even in the world of finance. As the behavioral health system has evolved over the last 20 years from program-funded community mental health centers to the imple-mentation of managed care and fee-for-service payments, the tide is changing again and moving towards payments based upon out-comes rather than volume. We will discuss this evolution and the key elements of a value-based payment model. With additional recognition of the importance of social determinants, we will also review the data elements and metrics you should be collecting and analyzing to successfully navigate these changes.

Track — MH

W49 Perspectives in Providing Comprehensive Outpatient Crisis and Emergency Services

James Wyler, MA, CPRP, Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, UPMCElizabeth Sysak, PhD, MSEd, Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, UPMC

Empire B

Through a comprehensive crisis and emergency services con-tinuum, Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic has been able to provide crisis and diagnostic evaluation services, operating 24 hours each day of the year, from a unified model (one team, one mission). Our philosophy to assist individuals in crisis in a welcom-ing, person-centered, recovery-oriented manner helps people maintain themselves in natural settings whenever possible and allows our system to make the most effective, efficient use of limited resources. This workshop will share intervention designs and outcomes that demonstrate enhanced, more successful com-munity stabilization.

Tracks — HRF, DA, MH, LD

W50 Reimbursement and Telemental Health: Availability, Evolving Opportunities, and Coverage

Renee H. Martin, JD, RN, MSN, Dilworth Paxson, LLP

Empire C

The use of telecommunications to deliver mental health and substance abuse services continues to drive improvements in cost-effectiveness, quality of care, and client satisfaction. Navigat-ing reimbursement, licensure, and coverage for these services is a complicated proposition. This session reviews the legal and regula-tory requirements, reimbursement, and telemental health care opportunities for service delivery to this client base.

Tracks — HR, MH

W51 Reiki: A Complementary Healing Modality

Jennifer L. Garver, MS, Independent Usui and Karuna Holy Fire II Reiki Master Teacher

Magnolia C

Reiki is receiving increased recognition in hospitals as a comple-mentary healing modality and a current research study on its effec-tiveness in reducing stress, anxiety, and depression (and more) is taking place. Learn how Reiki works and how it can produce deep relaxation by bringing balance to our whole system – mind, body, and spirit. Experience the new Holy Fire Reiki through a 20-minute guided meditation. Mini treatments will be offered after the work-shop (pre-registration during the workshop is required).

Tracks — ET, HR

W52 How to Design Trans-inclusive Organizational Policies and Individual Practices

Heath F. Davis, PhD, Temple University

Magnolia D

This interactive workshop is for those looking for pragmatic ways to make their organizations and their individual work more in-clusive of people with trans identities. The first half of this double session builds critical awareness about the different identities beneath this umbrella term and the forms of direct and indirect discrimination that trans people face in Pennsylvania and the broader US society. Sometimes gender is relevant to a particular organizational or individual goal and sometimes it isn’t. Through critical self-reflective and small-group brainstorming exercises, we will examine when, how, and why gender is directly and indirectly invoked in the policies of the organizations where we work and in our own individual practices. In the second half of the session, participants will make use of the principle of inclusive design to develop better trans-inclusive policies and practices. This session continues until 11:45 am.

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”Yesterday is not ours to recover, but tomorrow is ours to win or lose.”

– Lyndon B. Johnson




SESSION HThursday, September 29, 10:15 – 11:45 am

Tracks — HRF, MH, BO

W47 Evidence-based Practice: Benefits and Challenges of Behavioral Health Services in Primary Care (cont.)

Angelo McClain, PhD, LICSW, National Association of Social WorkersTroy Brindle, LCSW, Springfield PsychologicalAntonio Rocchino, MSW, Aetna Behavioral HealthMark Friedlander, MD, MBA, Aetna Behavioral HealthJohanna Byrd, ACSW, National Association of Social Workers, Pennsylvania Chapter

Magnolia AB

Tracks — ET, HR

W52 How to Design Trans-inclusive Organizational Policies and Individual Practices (cont.)

Heath F. Davis, PhD, Temple University

Magnolia D

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W53 What’s Happening on the Federal Front? Updates From Washington, DC

Gabrielle Sedor, CAE, ANCOR – American Network of Community Options and Resources

Crystal A

This session provides an overview of the latest federal policy updates from Washington, DC, and gives an overview of national trends that impact the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities. As the Obama Administration draws to a close, we’re seeing a flurry of executive agency activity. Still grappling with the Community Settings and Homecare rules, providers are bracing for major changes to wage and hour law as well as Medicaid man-aged care. Ms. Sedor will share the current federal landscape and behind-the-scenes stories from major national disability organiza-tions, Capitol Hill, and federal agencies. Hear what federal policies are coming down the pike to providers in Pennsylvania and what to be on the lookout for in the remainder of the current Congress and administration.

Tracks — MH, HR

W54 Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction

Phillip Sallavanti, BS, CALM of NEPATiffany Griffiths, PsyD, Tiffany Griffiths, PsyD and Associates, Inc.

Wild Rose AB

Adapted from Jon Kabat-Zinn‘s Mindfulness Based Stress Re-duction (MBSR) Program, this session will provide a taste of the fundamentals of MBSR which have shown to reduce anxiety, depression, pain, and to improve well-being. Through meditation and awareness exercises we will explore this practical, time-proven approach to living fully in the present moment that has helped thousands of people achieve greater balance, vitality, and health. Participants will be able to recognize what mindfulness is and how it can reduce stress and enhance well-being. They will be able to apply a number of fundamental mindfulness practices that can be used in day-to-day living and in their work place. Attendees will take home three short meditation practices that have proven to reduce stress.

Track — DA

W55 Opioids and Substance Use Disorders: Fact or Fiction?

Mark Fuller, MD, FACP, Value Behavioral Health of Pennsylvania

Empire A

Overdose deaths now surpass deaths from vehicular accidents in Pennsylvania. The current opioid and substance use epidemic continues to rampage. This presentation is designed to discern fact from fiction around opioid and substance use disorders. With some fun myths and polls for audience participation, attendees will learn about the history of the opioid epidemic and the cur-rent state of substance use disorder. The treatment for opioid use disorder and substance use disorders often generates polarized reactions, at times related to anecdotal information. This session explores a number of different treatment options and the research behind them. The final portion of the presentation will focus on what providers can do to assist in mitigating this epidemic along with practical “what next” steps.

Tracks — MH, CH

W56 Traversing 114 Miles at the Speed of Light

Erin Glenn, LSW, TrueNorth Wellness ServicesAdam Biuckians, MD, Community Services Group

Empire B

Community Services Group and TrueNorth Wellness Services have been collaborating to provide telehealth services in an under-served rural area for nearly three years. In that time we have learned important lessons regarding providing effective client-centered care. Effective ways of partnering and the impact the program has had in Fulton County will be the focus of this session. Although challenges exist within multi-organization collabora-tive telehealth projects, the opportunity for client-centered care and the reward of team oriented treatment approaches make this model well worth exploring. Participants will learn how telehealth services can meet organizational and consumer needs and will be able to identify vendors and partner organizations to pursue opportunities.

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W57 When the US Attorney’s Office Comes Knocking: What’s a Provider to Do?

Linda Dale Hoffa, JD, Dilworth Paxson, LLPRenee H. Martin, JD, RN, MSN, Dilworth Paxson, LLP

Empire C

Providers accepting Medicare and Medicaid payments are com-ing under heightened scrutiny by federal law enforcement. This presentation, from an experienced former federal prosecutor, will take you for an inside look at how federal law enforcement views these cases and conducts their investigations and will show you how to best protect your company and yourself. This session will provide one-of-a-kind insight into the mind of a US attorney when determining to impose corporate criminal liability, which is interpreted extremely broadly. New emphasis placed by the US De-partment of Justice on charging individuals for corporate crimes, not just the corporation, will be described. Other topics include the collateral consequence for a mental health or substance abuse provider if convicted (debarment, monitors, Corporate Integrity Agreements, fines, forfeiture, loss of business reputation, stock de-valuation) and the best ways a mental health or substance abuse provider can try to limit its criminal exposure, including effective compliance programs and promptly investigating internally allega-tions of misconduct.

Tracks — CH, MH

W58 Key Practices and Essential Outcomes for Producing High Return on Investment in Autism Treatment

Kirsten K. L. Yurich, MA, BCBA, LBS, The Vista SchoolLisa Pellman, MEd, BCBA, The Vista School Alicia Burger, MA, BCBA, LBS, The Vista School

Empire D

Achieving important outcomes for individuals with autism reflects the goal of many human services organizations. Not all outcomes are created equal, however. Research and practice have shown that to produce high return on investment, critical skills and specific client outcomes are necessary. For example, every $1 spent in early education produces $2.22 of lifetime savings. High-value outcomes will be shared, including fluent early learning skills, self-care, and employment. Several key practices enhance the ability of providers to achieve these outcomes. During this session practices including data-based decision making, fluency-based instruction, and application routines will be outlined.

SESSION IThursday, September 29, 1:30 – 3:00 pm

Tracks — VR, IDD

W59 National Disability Policy: Initiatives Impacting Employment Options for Individuals With Significant Disabilities

Terry R. Farmer, ACCSES

Crystal A

Under existing federal laws, including the Americans with Dis-abilities Act as interpreted by the US Supreme Court in Olmstead v. L.C., questions arise regarding application of the “most integrated setting appropriate” mandate in service delivery systems. Recent Department of Justice policy pronouncements and actions, the Medicaid Home and Community-based Services regulations and policy guidance issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medic-aid Services, and the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act have encouraged state agencies to reconsider whether or not they may legally continue to fund an array of prevocational and employment-related services and supports and a continuum of placement options for individuals with intellectual and develop-mental disabilities and others. Existing settings and services that are threatened include skill development centers (e.g. “sheltered workshops”); work crews/enclaves, especially those paying special minimum wages; and day habilitation programs. Does federal law compel the closing of skill development centers and the elimination of work crews/enclaves and certain day habilitation programs? This presentation addresses that question and provides analysis and examples that participants can use to educate policy makers and stakeholders.

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“In three words I can sum up everything I’ve learned about life: it goes on.”

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W60 Residential Transformation From Congregate to Independent Living

Paul R. Sachs, PhD, MBA, NHS Human Services – PhiladelphiaChristine Stutman, ACSW, NHS Human Services – Philadelphia

Wild Rose AB

Moving individuals from congregate living to independent living presents a variety of challenges, but also outstanding opportu-nities for mental health recovery for individuals who make the move. During this session, these challenges and opportunities are reviewed with attention to selecting individuals for independent living, managing staff, communication with landlords and funders, and recommendations on how to make the program sustainable.

Tracks — DA, HRF, MH

W61 Addressing the Individual With Criminal Justice Involvement

Leslie Schwalbe, MPA, OptumLynne Patrone, MEd, Pennsylvania Department of Corrections Daniel Eisenhauer, Dauphin County MH/ID Programs Arthur C. Evans, Jr., PhD, Philadelphia Department of Health and Intellectual disAbility Service

Magnolia AB

Tonight, our county and city jails will house almost 750,000 per-sons. Among these, fully 25% will have a mental health condition with 15% suffering severe symptoms. Fully 50% more will have a substance use condition. In both groups, a large number will suffer from both. Thus, together, the two groups account for about 75% of all persons incarcerated in our jails. It is critical that a multidi-mensional effort be organized to divert people from inappropriate incarceration, provide the best care while in custody in a prison or jail, and ensure comprehensive planning for community re-entry to ensure success. This workshop will look at national, state, and local efforts to address this crisis offering initiatives and solutions to address the problem.

Tracks — BO, HRF, CO

W62 Creating a Recovery-based Care Plan in the Era of Managed Care

David Bucciferro, Foothold TechnologyPamela J. Russo, MSW, Catholic Charities, Diocese of Allentown

Empire A

For today’s providers, the new environment of care promises an extra level of accountability and requires a new way of manag-ing data. Creating person-centered service plans to meet all the quality assurance standards posed by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services guidelines can be a challenge for the most sophisticated organizations, not to mention organizations new to Medicaid billing and documentation. This session will highlight lessons learned from some of the most highly regarded organiza-tions in the country and demonstrate key elements of develop-ing person-centered plans, with focus on an organization’s data management system as a tool for compliance and assessment of services provided. Attendees will construct a hypothetical plan of care and leave the session with concrete strategies that demon-strate quality assurance, monitoring, and improvement standards.

Tracks — HRE, MH

W63 Implementing Wellness Coaching in Behavioral Health: Activating People for Wellness, Recovery, and Reduced Health Disparities

Deborah Duch, MPH, Community Care Behavioral Health Organization Tina Zimmerman, LCSW, Allegheny HealthChoices, Inc.

Empire B

In this workshop participants will learn about health disparities experienced by people with mental illness and the need for behav-ioral health programs to address wellness. Participants will review one model designed for peers and other behavioral health staff called Wellness Coaching (WC). This model educates staff about the eight dimensions of wellness and empowers staff and people in treatment to set and achieve wellness goals. The WC model was developed by Dr. Peggy Swarbrick and her colleagues and is being implemented to assist people to achieve wellness goals, reduce health disparities, and increase quality/quantity of life. Workshop attendees will learn how one behavioral health provider, sup-ported through a cross-stakeholder partnership, implemented this model in its Assertive Community Treatment program and the successful outcomes achieved for the provider and the people they serve.

Tracks — MH, DA

W64 Implementing Open Access in Small and Large Community Outpatient Settings

William diGeorge, MS, NHS Human Services – Delaware County

Empire C

For many years there has been a growing need in community-based outpatient programs to reduce barriers to accessing servic-es. During the past several years, open access models of admission are becoming standard throughout the country. Open access has benefits to the individuals requesting service and to the program. The model includes a no appointment necessary approach. Indi-viduals receive a registration, bio-psychosocial assessment, and psychiatric evaluation. This leads to recommended services being initiated immediately. This session identifies benefits of utilizing an open access model in community-based outpatient settings. In-dividual differences between programs require different strategies to be successful. We will discuss our experience with implementa-tion in large and small settings, including barriers and misconcep-tions encountered and strategies employed to overcome them. Finally, we will share barriers and set-backs that arose following implementation that could have had a negative impact on sustain-ability and the solutions we have used to maintain the model.

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Objectives By the completion of the 2016 conference – RCPA on the Move – participants will be able to:

E describe the heroin and opioid epidemic in Pennsylvania;E identify the effect of bias on culture and change within organizations;E cite advances in treatment, support, and rehabilitation approaches;E review national and state-wide initiatives that impact the provider

community.

CE Registration/DocumentationRegistration for continuing education (CE) may be completed on site. A certification fee of $45 is charged for each type of credit requested. Individuals may register for more than one type of CE credit. Paperwork to complete the process MUST be com-pleted before leaving the conference. All participants requiring CE credit should come prepared with license information. Participants cannot receive CE credits if they do not register and complete the required paperwork while at the conference. RCPA ensures that a formal validation of CE credits is sent to those who register and complete paperwork. The certificate is generated through Drexel University and will be sent to the email address indicated on returned documentation. Replacement copies of certificates can be obtained at an additional cost of $45. Other questions regarding CE program offerings can be addressed to staff working at the CE table.

Drexel University College of Medicine, Behavioral Healthcare Education

Behavioral Healthcare Education (BHE) was established in 1980 with contractual funding from what is now the Pennsylvania Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. The purpose of its creation was to turn clinical knowledge from biological and programmatic research into information and skills that are directly useful to practi-tioners in the behavioral health fields, particularly those working with persons in the public and Medicaid managed care arenas who have serious and persistent mental disorders. Since that time BHE has added expertise in the areas of substance use disorders, intellec-tual/developmental disabilities, and child and adolescent diagnoses and treatment. The mission of the Division of Behavioral Healthcare Education is to support behavioral health practitioners in providing high quality services to people of all ages. We fulfill this mission through delivering continuing education, consultation, technical assistance, and conferences, using evidence-based and promising practices, research findings, and program and policy advances.

The Rehabilitation and Community Providers Association is proud to serve its mem-

bers by offering continuing education credits in conjunction with Drexel University

College of Medicine, Behavioral Healthcare Education.

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Continuing Education Credits continued Credits are available from the following:

APA (Psychology) — Drexel University College of Medicine, Behavioral Health-care Education is approved by the Ameri-can Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Drexel University College of Medicine,

Behavioral Healthcare Education maintains responsibility for the program and its content. This program is being offered for up to 21 hours of continuing education.

NBCC (National Counselors) — Drexel University College of Medicine/BHE is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM) and may offer NBCC approved clock hours for events that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP solely is responsible for all aspects of the program. We can award a maximum of 21 hours of CE Credit.

PA Nurses — Drexel University College of Medicine, Behavioral Healthcare Education is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the PA State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Partici-pants will be awarded a maximum of 21 contact hours for attending this program.

LSW/LCSW/LPC/LMFT (PA SBSWE Licensed Social Workers in Pennsylvania) — Drexel University College of Medicine is a preapproved provider of continuing education for Social Workers and Clinical Social Workers. This program is being offered for up to 21 hours of continuing education.

PA Educators Act 48 — Drexel University College of Medi-cine, Behavioral Healthcare Education is recognized by the Pennsylvania Department of Education to offer continuing education credits under Act 48 guidelines. Drexel Univer-sity College of Medicine, Behavioral Healthcare Education adheres to Act 48 Continuing Education Guidelines. PA educators will receive a maximum of 21 hours of credit for attending this program.

PCB (PA Certified Additions Counselor) — Drexel University College of Medicine, Behavioral Healthcare Education will award a maximum of 21 PCB Approved Hours of Education for this program. Our program is certified by the Pennsylva-nia Certification Board, Provider # 133.

CPRP — Drexel University College of Medicine/BHE is approved by the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association (Provider #107) to sponsor continuing education for Certi-fied Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioners. Drexel University College of Medicine/BHE maintains responsibility for the program and its content. This program is being offered for up to 21 hours of continuing education.

Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare Personal Care Home Administrators Certification — Drexel Univer-sity College of Medicine, Behavioral Healthcare Education has applied. – Approval pending.

CRCC (Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certifica-tion) — Drexel University College of Medicine, Behavioral Healthcare Education has applied. – Approval pending.

HRCI (HR Certification Institute) — This program has been submitted to the HR Certification Institute for review. – Approval pending.

NASBA (Certified Public Accountants) — LeBow College of Business, Division of Drexel University, is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of in-dividual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding regis-tered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org. Not all workshop sessions are available for CPE credits. Specific sessions may be checked with staff at the CE desk.

CMCC (Commission for Case Manager Certification) — This program has been pre-approved by the Commission for Case Manager Certification to provide continuing education credit to Certified Case Managers (CCMs). We can award a maximum of 21 hours of credit.

CEU (IACET) — Drexel University Col-lege of Medicine, Behavioral Health-care Education has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the Inter-national Association for Continuing

Education and Training (IACET). In obtaining this accredita-tion, the Drexel University College of Medicine, Behavioral Healthcare Education has demonstrated that it complies with the ANSI/IACET Standard which is recognized inter-nationally as the Standard of good practice. As a result of their Authorized Provider status, Drexel University College of Medicine, Behavioral Healthcare Education is autho-rized to offer IACET CEUs for its programs that qualify un-der the ANSI/IACET Standard. Drexel University College of Medicine, Behavioral Healthcare Education, is authorized by IACET to offer 2.1 CEUs for this program.

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• Maher Duessel – Grand Prize

• Step by Step – Speaker Support

• Qualifacts – Grand Prize

• Horizon House – Grand Prize

• Scioto Properties – Giveaway

• Devereux – Speaker Support

• Centric Bank – Speaker Support

• Resources for Human Development –

Entertainment Support

Platinum Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Bronze Sponsors

• Community Care Behavioral Health Organization –

Directors’ Welcome Reception

• Alkermes – Association Luncheon and

Awards Program

• Brown and Brown of the Lehigh Valley

• Optum – RCPA Suite

• Magellan Healthcare of Pennsylvania – Tote Bags

• PerformCare – Exhibit Hall Opening Reception

• Value Behavioral Health of Pennsylvania –

Notebooks

• Elwyn – Welcome and Travel Snacks

• Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic – Lanyards

• NHS Human Services – Keynote Speaker

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(sharing booth with Usquared)Behavioral Health SolutionsBrain Injury CommitteeButler Human ServicesCapGrow PartnersCommonwealth Prevention AllianceCommunity Care Behavioral Health OrganizationContract Pharmacy ServicesCredible Behavioral Health Inc.

dba Credible Behavioral Health SoftwareDevereuxEagleville HospitalFamilylinks, Inc.First Nonprofit GroupFoothold TechnologyGenoa, a QoL Healthcare CompanyHoward IndustriesiCentrix CorpInsight Telepsychiatry, LLCKeystone Human Services- Mental HealthLauris Technologies, LLCMagellan Behavioral Health of Pennsylvania

MITCNew Vitae Wellness and RecoveryOdyssey SoftwareOptumOrionNet Systems, LLCPerformance Associates InternationalPerformCareProComp SoftwareProgressive Health of PAPyramid Healthcare, Inc.QualifactsRecovery Centers of AmericaRelias LearningResources for Human DevelopmentRoxbury Treatment CenterScioto PropertiesSouthwest Behavioral Health Management, Inc.Streamline Healthcare SolutionsTadiso, Inc.TenEleven GroupThe Echo GroupThe Meadows Psychiatric CenterTherap ServicesUniqueSource Products & ServicesUsquared (sharing booth with Askesis )Value Behavioral Health of PAWebpage FXWelligent




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Alkermes Allegheny HealthChoices, Inc. Askesis Development GroupCentric Bank Community Care Behavioral Health Organization Credible Behavioral Health Inc.

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Sales/local occupancy taxes of 11% are added to room rates. The resort is a smoke-free facility. More information about the resort, including activities, can be found at www.hersheylodge.com.

The room block for the RCPA 2016 Conference at the Hershey Lodge has been set up for online reservations at https://resweb.passkey.com/go/rcpa2016. Guests who prefer to call to make reservations can call 717-520-5732 or 1-800-HERSHEY (437-7439), and ask for the room block for the RCPA 2016 Conference at the Hershey Lodge September 27–30, 2016; rooms are available on September 26 as well.

Rooms are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. Remaining rooms within the block will be released September 5, 2016. Three days’ notice is required for cancellation. If it is less than three days, a charge of one night’s room and tax will be deducted from the account.

Check in time: 4:00 pm Check out time: 11:00 am (a surcharge is added for late check out)

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RCPA ON THE MOVESeptember 27 – 30, 2016

The form must be completed in its entirety and submitted with payment. Continuing Education (CE) payment may be included or remitted on site at the conference. Registrations submitted without full payment are not complete and individuals will not be registered. Registrations sent by mail and postmarked after September 16, 2016, will also incur a service fee of $50.

Quick and secure credit card registration is available from the RCPA conference website at www.rcpaconference.org. Online registration saves processing time and instantly confirms your place at conference. Online registration closes September 16 at 5:00 pm. Registrations with credit card information included may be faxed to the office until September 22.

Name (as it should appear on badge) _________________________________________________________________________

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City _______________________________________________________________State ________ ZIP _______________________

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Conference Attendance■ Full Conference (Tuesday – Friday) ■ Tuesday Only ■ Thursday Only

■ Wednesday Only ■ Friday Only

Conference Fee Schedule Please enter appropriate rate in the calculation field on the reverse.

Member rates are available to those individuals who work for a RCPA member organization that has paid its 2016/17 membership dues. The Group Discount Rate is available to organizations that register and pay for four or more per-sons at the same time. Please complete a separate registration form for each individual.

Early Bird Rates Available Through September 2

Full Conference Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

RCPA Member $350 $170 $225 $225 $170

RCPA Member Group* $320 $160 $210 $210 $160

Non-Member $455 $215 $280 $280 $215

Non-Member Group* $420 $210 $260 $260 $210

Consumer & Family $185 $100 $120 $120 $100

Regular Conference Rates After September 2

Full Conference Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

RCPA Member $395 $200 $255 $255 $200

RCPA Member Group* $365 $190 $235 $235 $190

Non-Member $505 $250 $310 $310 $250

Non-Member Group* $475 $240 $290 $290 $240

Consumer & Family $225 $120 $150 $150 $120

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MealsPlease indicate which meal events you will attend. Food functions that occur on any day an individual is registered to attend the conference are included in the registration fee.

■ Tuesday, September 27, Directors’ Welcome Reception■ Wednesday, September 28, Breakfast■ Wednesday, September 28, Association Luncheon & Awards Recognition■ Thursday, September 29, Breakfast■ Thursday, September 29, Lunch with Exhibitors■ Friday, September 30, Breakfast

Family & Friends Meal FeesIndividuals not attending conference activities, but who would like to participate in meal functions with a regis-tered conference attendee may do so. Tickets will be distributed to the registered guest on site.

■ Tuesday, September 27, Directors’ Welcome Reception ($25) $ _____________■ Wednesday, September 28, Breakfast ($20) $ _____________■ Wednesday, September 28, Association Luncheon & Awards Recognition ($45) $ _____________■ Thursday, September 29, Breakfast ($20) $ _____________■ Thursday, September 29, Lunch with Exhibitors ($30) $ _____________■ Friday, September 30, Breakfast ($15) $ _____________Subtotal Family & Friends Meals (Transfer to fee calculation section) $ _____________

Fee Calculations Conference Fee (from previous page) $ _____________ CE Fee (add $45 per CE type, if desired) $ _____________ Conference Presenter Discount (if attending full conference only — $75) $ _____________ Friends & Family Meal Fees (from above) $ _____________ Total Due $ _____________

CancellationsNo refunds will be issued after September 9. Refunds issued prior to that date are assessed a $100 cancellation fee. Substitutions are permit-ted. Please notify RCPA in writing, ATTN: Sarah Eyster ([email protected]), prior to Sep-tember 20 of substitutions.

On-site RegistrationRegistration and payment for the RCPA confer-ence is accepted on site at the Hershey Lodge and Conference Center, provided space and materials remain available. Registration fees are those listed as “Regular Conference Rates.” Any necessary post-event billing by RCPA for any guest or orga-nization will incur a service fee of $50.

Questions regarding registration or other com-ponents of the conference should be directed to Sarah Eyster ([email protected]), confer-ence coordinator.

Payment MethodPaying with MasterCard or Visa? Consider using our quick and secure online registration to save processing time and instantly confirm your place at conference!

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