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WEBINAR – Introduction to Mental Health in Aged Care

Thu 28th November 2024 @ 2:00 pm

This webinar will provide an overview of Mental Health in aged care including:

  • Overview of Mental Health
  • Programs & Initiatives
  • Older person’s Mental Health services
  • GP & Nurse roles in resident care – Mental Health Treatment Plans, Health Assessments, Residential Medication Management Review, and Case Conferences
  • Screening Tools and Observations
  • Case Studies

Webinar attendees will also receive a CDM Plus Mental Health Flowchart as part of this education session.

DATE:
Thu 28th November 2024


TIME:
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm


SPEAKERS:

Jane Calligeros, CDM Plus

Jane founded CDM Plus in 2014 to enhance the prevention, detection, and management of chronic diseases. Starting her nursing career in 2000, she gained experience in Acute Care in Australia and the UK, and worked in Community, Occupational, and Corporate Health before transitioning to Primary Healthcare in 2006. Jane has served as a Chronic Disease Nurse in General Practices and Aboriginal Medical Services.

She holds Post Graduate qualifications in Chronic Disease Management and training in Health and Wellness Coaching. Her expertise in clinical software, funding mechanisms, Medicare Item Number requirements, and system-based processes makes her a valuable asset to Primary Healthcare and CDM Plus.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

This webinar is aimed at Residential Aged Care Home Staff, but attendance is also open to GPs, Nurses, Allied Health Professionals and their staff in the Sydney North Primary Health Network region

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
  • Identify Mental Health programs & initiatives for residents in Aged Care
  • Increase confidence to participate in Mental Health care for residents in Aged Care
COST:
There is no cost for the target audience in the Sydney North Primary Health Network region to attend


ENQUIRIES:

Judy or Robi, Education Coordinators – 9432 8250 or events@snhn.org.au.



REGISTER FOR WEBINAR:
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