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Area 3 > Calendar Descriptions

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

• There is no fee for training offered by Area 3 staff.
  
  
• You must pre-register in advance for all training and receive confirmation of your attendance.
  
  
• If you must cancel, please call Delores Robinson at (352) 955-5798 or send and email to Delores_Robinson@apd.state.fl.us.
  
  
• Please be on time. If you are more than fifteen minutes late, you may not be admitted to the training.
  
  
• Agencies staff and individuals that consistently do not attend or do not cancel reservations may be subject to denial of future registration for training.
  
  
• Contact Area 3 office in advance for training accommodations.
  
  
• Please check the location, time and address for each training listed.
  
  
• Training marked "Closed" on the website means that no additional registrations are accepted.
  
  
• Cancelled training will be posted on the website and registered participants will be notified by phone or email.
  

Online Registration Instructions:

• http://apdcares.org
• Click on Area Offices
• Select Area 3
• Scroll down to Area Training Information
• View Area 3 Training Calendar and Courses
• Click Online Registration

You will receive an e-mail confirming your request within 24 hours.  Your request maybe denied due to availability of space.

Participants that successfully complete the training will receive a certificate.

Training Topics

Background Screening

Training will cover disqualifying offenses, how to read the FDLE reports, what is an initial screening; what is a 5-year rescreening; what to send to FDLE for each screening; what happens when you receive a rejected notification and live scan process.

Date: June 23, 2010
Time: 10:00 a.m.– 2:00 p.m.
Location: To Be Announced

Contact: Delores Robinson at (352) 955-5798

Choices and Rights

This training will provide information that will enable providers to educate and assist consumers to exercise their rights and make informed choices with an understanding of their rights.

Date:May 14, 2010
Time: 9:00 a.m.-12 noon
Location: Tacachale Staff Development
Room 3
1621 NE Waldo Road
Gainesville, FL 32609

Date:June 17, 2010
Time: 9:00 a.m.-12 noon
Location:Alachua County Health Department
224 SE 24th Street
Gainesville, FL 32641

Date:August 5, 2010
Time: 9:00 a.m.-12 noon
Location:To Be Announced

Contact: Delores Robinson (352) 955-5798

Core Competencies: Introduction to Developmental Disabilities and Health and Safety

Part One: Introduction to Developmental Disabilities

The purpose of the course is to introduce you to the philosophies, terminologies and concepts that will allow you to support people with disabilities.

Part Two: Health and Safety

Purpose is to equip participants with the knowledge and skills to provide maximum health and safety standards to people with developmental disabilities.

Date:May 20, 2010
Time: 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Location: Tacachale Staff Development
Room 3
1621 NE Waldo Road
Gainesville, FL 32609

AND

Date:June 30, 2010
Time: 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Location: Tacachale Staff Development
Room 3
1621 NE Waldo Road
Gainesville, FL 32609

AND

Date:August 19, 2010
Time: 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Location: To Be Announced

Contact:Delores Robinson at (352) 955-5798

Please print and bring to class the Introduction to Developmental Disabilities and Health and Safety Participant's Manuals located on Area 3 website.

Note: Core Competency training may be taken Online Training via APD website: http://apdcares.org. Instructions:  Select Providers and from the Provider's page, click on APD's Training website at Tallahassee Community College. Follow the directions on the screen. Registration must be completed at least one day prior to the training.  If you experience problems with the registration, please call the Help Desk at (866) 605-7274.  There is a $20.00 fee for online training.

Note: Please print and bring to class the Introduction to Developmental Disabilities and Health and Safety Participant's Manuals located on the APD website.

Documentation and Required Training for Services

This training will cover the required documentation and training for services as outlined in the Medicaid Waiver handbook for billing and information that must be maintained in the file. You will receive resources you need to comply with the required training, monitoring and billing requirements listed in the Medicaid Waiver Handbook.  This is required training for agencies staff and solo providers. The target population for this training is new enrolled providers that have not received a Delmarva review.

Date: June 3, 2010
Time: 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Location: Tacachale Staff Development
Room 3
1621 NE Waldo Road
Gainesville, FL 32609

Contact: Delores Robinson at (352) 955-5798

AND

Date: August 25, 2010
Time: 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Location:To Be Announced

Contact: Delores Robinson at (352) 955-5798

Person Centered Implementation Planning

Training will cover the components of an implementation plan, the support plan process and timeframes for development of the implementation plan for goals identified. This training is required for all providers that provide training services.   The target population for this training is new enrolled providers that have not received a Delmarva review.

Date:August 13, 2010
Time: 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Location: Tacachale Staff Development
Room 3
1621 NE Waldo Road
Gainesville, FL 32609

Contact: Delores Robinson at (352) 955-5798

Medication Rule – 65G-7

Training will cover the Administration Code 65G-7 Medication Administration policy.

Note: This training does not certify participants to administer medication.

Date:August 17, 2010
Time: 2:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Location: APD Conference Room
1621 NE Waldo Road
Gainesville, FL 32609

Limit:10 per training
Contact: Delores Robinson (352)955-5798

Medicaid Waiver Core Assurances

This training will cover the following required training: Medicaid Waiver Services Agreement and Core Assurances, Florida Medicaid Developmental Disabilities Waiver Services Coverage and Limitations Handbook and its appendices.

Date: June 11, 2010
Time: 9:00 a.m.–12 noon.
Location:Tacachale Staff Development
Room 3
1621 NE Waldo Road
Gainesville, FL 32609

AND

Date:July 14, 2010
Time: 9:00 a.m.–12 noon.
Location:Tacachale Staff Development
Room 3
1621 NE Waldo Road
Gainesville, FL 32609

Note: Please bring to class a copy of The Developmental Disabilities Waiver Services Coverage and Limitations Handbook (July 2007).  The Developmental Services Waiver Coverage and Limitations Handbook can be found on the APD website under the Medicaid Waiver heading. (http://apdcares.org/waiver/)

Personal Centered Planning and Implementation Training for Support Coordinators

This is mandatory two-day training for all support coordinators.

Date:
July 19 & 20, 2010
July 21 & 22, 2010
Time: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Location: Tacachale Staff Development
Room 3
1621 NE Waldo Road
Gainesville, FL 32609

Registration information will be sent to all support coordinators.

Contact Person: Delores Robinson (352) 955-5798

Residential Licensure Orientation

This is a mandatory orientation for anyone who is interested in opening an APD-licensed Foster or Group Home for persons with developmental disabilities. The focus will be on the process to become a licensed residential provider.

Topics: Florida Administrative Code 65G-2 Licensure of Residential Facilities; application packet; policies and procedures for residential services; personnel and training requirements; consumer records; required inspections; license tool/correction action plan and disciplinary action.

Date: June 17, 2010
Time: 9:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Location: Tacachale Staff Development
Room 6
1621 NE Waldo Road
Gainesville, FL 32609

Contact: Alice Stanciu (352) 955-5769.  Registration is required

Supported Living 18 Hour Pre-Service Training

• This training is for those interested in becoming a certified Supported Living Coach to provide supported living services.  Please adhere to the guidelines in the Florida Medicaid Developmental Disabilities Waiver Services Coverage Limitations Handbook for qualifications required for a Supported Living Coach.
  
  Date: June 9, 16, 23, 2010
  Time: 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
  Location: Tacachale Staff Development
  Room 3
  1621 NE Waldo Road
  Gainesville, FL 32609
  
  Contact: Jennifer Valenzuela (352) 955-5121 or email: jennifer_valenzuela@apd.state.fl.us
  
  Note:Registration is required.  Must attend all three days to receive certification.

Zero Tolerance and Incident Reporting

Training is required for all Medicaid Waivers providers. The purpose of the Zero Tolerance course is to teach direct care providers, support coordinators, and any person providing care or support to an APD client on behalf of the Agency or its providers about abuse, neglect and exploitation of persons with developmental disabilities. Training will cover information on recognizing the signs and symptoms of sexual abuse and reporting requirements and the policy and procedures for incident reporting.

Date: May 7, 2010
Time: 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Location: Tacachale Staff Development
Room #6
1621 NE Waldo Road
Gainesville, FL 32609

Contact: Delores Robinson (352)955-5798

AND

Date: June 24, 2010
Time: 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Location: Tacachale Staff Development
Room 3
1621 NE Waldo Road
Gainesville, FL 32609

AND

Date: August 27,, 2010
Time: 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Location: Tacachale Staff Development
Room 3
1621 NE Waldo Road
Gainesville, FL 32609

Contact: Delores Robinson (352) 955-5798

ADDITIONAL TRAINING INFORMATION

Required training for Medicaid Waiver providers and employees. This training is listed in the Medicaid Waiver Handbook - Appendix A – Core Assurances. Training is required within 90 days of employment or unless indicated prior to rendering services.

• Emphasis on Individual Choice and Rights
• The responsibilities of and procedures for maintaining the health, safety, and well being of recipients served
• Recognition of abuse, neglect, and required reporting procedures, to include domestic violence and sexual assault
• Development and implementation of the required documentation for each waiver service.
• The Medicaid Waiver Services Agreement and its Attachment
• The Developmental Disabilities Waiver Services Coverage and Limitations Handbook and its appendices.
• The use of personal outcomes to establish a person-centered approach to service delivery.
• Other training specific and appropriate to the need of the recipients served by the provider and required for specific services listed in the Developmental Disabilities Waiver Services Coverage and Limitations Handbook, which the provider is eligible to provide.
• Core Competencies (Introduction to Developmental Disabilities/Health and Safety) within 90 days of employment or enrollment to provide services.
• Zero Tolerance Training prior to rendering direct care services. Training must be completed at least once every three years.

Provider shall maintain documentation for the above training to include the training topic, length of training session, date and location of training, name and signature of trainer, name of person in attendance.  Proof of training shall be on file and available for monitoring and review.

Note: A detail Explanation of the above Training, Required Training and Timeframes is available at the area office. Contact Delores Robinson at (352) 955-5798 or email: Delores_Robinson@apd.state.fl.us

Online Web-based Courses

• Baker Act Training Online
  
  As a substitute for attending a face-to-face training offered only once every 2 years, you may take the online course free by registering at website:http://www.bakeracttraining.org.
  
  
• Core Competency - Introduction to Developmental Disabilities/Health and Safety
  
  Part One- Introduction to Developmental Disabilities Part Two- Health and Safety By completing the two courses (Introduction to Developmental Disabilities and Health & Safety), direct care staff will meet the core competency training requirement found in Section 2.1 (7) of the July 2007, (effective 12/3/08) Florida Medicaid Developmental Disabilities Waiver Services Coverage and Limitation Handbook. This training may be completed using the Department's web-based instruction or classroom instruction by a certified trainer. The provider shall maintain on file for review, adequate and complete documentation of completion of training and the participation of its employees.
  
  
• Zero Tolerance
  
  The purpose of the Zero Tolerance course is to teach direct care providers, support coordinators, and any person providing care or support to an APD client on behalf of the Agency or its providers about abuse, neglect and exploitation of persons with developmental disabilities. It will provide information about how often these types of crimes happen and describe how and why these crimes usually occur. This training will provide you with the tools to identify potentially dangerous situations and tell you how to report that information. Finally, this course will provide you with information about things you can do to help prevent abuse, neglect, and exploitation from happening in the first place. Completion of this course will satisfy the new training requirements for all individuals providing services to APD clients under the Medicaid Waiver program and to residents of APD-licensed residential facilities (as described in Florida Administrative  Code 65G-2).
  
  To Access:
  • Go to Agency for Persons with Disabilities website http://apdcares.org
  • Select Provider on left side of screen
  • Scroll down  to Training
  • Select Training Opportunities
  • Select APD's Training at Tallahassee Community College and follow instructions to register for the training.
  • You must register one day and wait at least 24 hours to take the course.
  
  
  Note: There is $20.00 fee for each course.
  
  If you have trouble logging into or navigating, APD's web-based courses Contact Tallahassee Community College help desk: 1-866-605-7274. This line is open between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays; and from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Fridays.
  
  
• EDS Online Web Portal Billing Training and Training Materials
  
  
• Online Billing Training
  Free online Billing Training and Information for Medicaid Waiver Providers at Website: http://www.mymedicaid-florida.com for EDS Florida Medicaid Fiscal Agent Web Portal for Providers. Contact Information: 1-800-289-7799; Option 7.
  
  
• Classroom Billing Training
  
  Setting up your free online Web Portal Account: Performing claim searches and eligibility verification; Viewing electronic remittance advice images; Submitting adjustments and voids.
  
  Dates:January 19; February 16; March 16 and April 20; May 18; June 15; July 20; August 17; September 21; October 19; November 16; Dec. 21
  Time: 9:00 a.m.–11:30 p.m.
  Location: Area 3A Medicaid Office
  14101 NW Highway 441
  Suite 600
  Alachua, FL, 32615
  
  Register: Email:Dominique.watson@eds.com
  
  
• HIPPA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) Online Training
  
  This is a mandatory training for new Medicaid Waivers Providers and annually required for all Medicaid Waivers providers and staff. This training informs providers of their responsibilities related to the implementation of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act legislation that addresses Protected Health information.
  
  To access the training go to
  • http://www.dcf.state.fl.us/training.shtml
  • Scroll down and click on HIPPA 2008 Training for Employees and Business Associates
  • After completing the training, register and print your certificate of completion.
  • Click on Option #3 – Non-DCF employee without intranet access to the DCF Intranet.
  
  
  
• Security Awareness Training Online Training
  
  This is a mandatory training for all Waivers Support Coordinators. This training provides a brief overview of the Agency's rule and guidelines concerning computer security.
  
  • To access the training go to http://www.dcf.state.fl.us/training.shtml
  • Stroll down and click on Security Awareness Training
  • After completing the training, register and print your certificate of completion.
  • Click on Option #3 – Non-DCF employee without intranet access to the DCF Intranet.
  
  
  
• Delmarva Interactive Web-based Training Modules
  
  Delmarva offers training and education that you can take from your home computer. A variety of topics are designed for individuals with developmental disabilities and their supports and to work in concert with efforts established by the Agency for Health Care Administration and the Agency  for Persons with Disabilities.  This training is optional information is beneficial to both persons served by APD, families and providers but will not meet any state training requirements.
  
  Current Available Modules:
  
  • Desk Review
  • Empowering Families
  • Introduction to Implementation Planning
  • Medication Review
  • Preventative Health Care
  • Protecting Individual Rights
  • Recognizing & Reporting Abuse
  • Results Focus Reviews/ Overview of Core & WiSCC
  • Ethical Issues in Providing Supports
  • Medication Highway
  • Quality Enhancement
  
  
  To register go to www.dfmc-florida.org

Training Resources

• Behavior Services Training
  
  This is a 20-hour curriculum necessary for certification as a Behavior Assistant medicaid waiver provider.  The curriculum content focuses on basic principles and procedures of Applied Behavior Analysis.
  
  Listed are CBA providers approved by the Area 3 Behavior Analyst to provide the 20 hours Behavior. The rates varies, contact the provider for fees.
  
  

  CBA Provider/Agency	Email Address	Phone
  BASS	lister@behavioralsupports.com	(352)333-8588
  Choice Behavior Services	choicebehavior2@mac.com	(352)262-6525
  Community Ties	t.lloyd@comties.com	(407)473-4057
  Greg Jansen	CBA752@msn.com	(352)373-1602
  Janice Gaboury	janicegaboury@hotmail.com	(352)246-7012
  Nani Murthy		(386)752-8593
  Sam Pringle	btenacious@yahoo.com	(352)317-7818
  Best Behavior (Ocala)	bestbehavior@aol.com	(352)694-7201

         
  
                        
• Domestic Violence
  
  An online tutorial for Domestic Violence Advocates and their communities.
  
  Website: http://www.dcf.state.fl.us/domesticviolence/tutorial
  
  
• CPR and First Aid Training
  
  
  • Alachua County Fire Rescue –(352) 384-3101
  • American Heart Association –(352) 337-8150
  • American Red Cross North Central Florida Chapter- (352) 376-4669
  • North Central Florida Safety Council – 377-2566
  • Laura Hall, RN, CCE – (386) 328-2518
  
  
  
• HIV/ Aids and Blood Borne Pathogens Training
  
  
  • American Red Cross of North Central Florida Chapter–(352) 376-4669
  • North Central Florida Safety Council – 377-2566
  • Suwannee River AHEC – (386) 462-1551
  • Alachua County Health Department –(352) 334-7941
  • Laura Hall, RN, CCE - (386) 328-2518
  
  
  
• Medication Administration Training  65G -7
  
  Required training for all direct care staff and providers prior to working with individuals that require assistance or supervision of medication.   Below is a list of providers in Area 3 that have approved curriculums to provide the certification training for administration of medication.  Note: not all providers listed provide training to individuals outside of their organization.

A complete list of all state approved Medication Administration Curriculums and trainers are available in the area office. For additional information, contact Lucy Degendhardt, RNS at (352) 955-5780 or email: Lucy_Degenhardt@apd.state.fl.us

• Tacachale Staff Development Training
  
  To register for courses refer to the Tacachale Staff Development Quarterly Training and Projection Calendar or call (352) 955-5765
  
  
  • AIDS Awareness Training and AIDS Update
  • Behavior Management Techniques
  • Fire Safety
  • Zero Tolerance (recently added- Meet Requirement for Zero Tolerance Training )
  
  
  Note: Other trainings may be available
  
  

  Waiver Support Coordination Pre-Service Approved Trainers Trainers provides the mandatory training required for certification as a waiver support coordinator
  Name	Address	Telephone	Email Address
  Shani Stoutt Options Support Coordination	PMB 189 3389 Sheridan Street Hollywood, FL 33021	(954) 962-8922	options@bellsouth.net
  Becky Marks Support Associates of Tampa Bay, Inc.	P. O. Box 272656 Tampa, FL 33688	(813) 908-6773	Lbsatb@msn.com
  David Alexander	202 Sykes Loop Drive Merritt Island, FL 32953	(321) 453-3437	DavidAlexander@prodigy.net

  
  
  Access the website at http://apdcares.org/waiver/support-coordination/pre-service-trainers.htm
  
  
  

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  Resourceful Websites

                                                                                                 
  • Autism Society of America: http://www.autism-society.org
    
  • The Council on Quality and Leadership: www.thecouncil.org
    
  • Florida Developmental Disabilities Council, Inc.: www.fddc.council.org
    
  • Able Trust:  http://www.abletrust.org
    
  • Disabilityinfo.gov: www.disabilityinfo.gov
    
  • SCORE- Counselors to America's Small Business:  www.scoregainesville.org
    
  • Training Finder Real-time Affiliate Integrated Network (TRAIN): www.TRAIN.org
    
  • PACER Center Champions For Children with Disabilities: http://www.pacer.org
    
  • Family Network on Disabilities of Florida, Inc: Email-http://www/fnd@fndl.org
    
  • Florida Department of Health: http://www.doh.state.fl.us
    
  • Suwannee River Area Health Education Center: Email- srahec@srahec.org
    
  • National Center on Physical Activity and Disability: Email-mthiru1@UIC.EDU
    
  • American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: www.aaidd.org
    
  • Epilepsy Association of Central Florida :http://www.epilepsyassociation.org
  
  
  
  

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  Area 3 Monthly/Quarterly Meetings

  • Family Care Council Monthly Meeting
    
    Date: Fourth Tuesday of every month
    Time: 4:30 p.m.
    Location:1621 NE Waldo Road
    APD Conference Room -Building 1
    
    The Family Care Council meets the 4th Tuesday of each month. The Family Care Council consists of volunteers who advocates for all people with developmental disabilities and their families. The purpose of the Family Care Council is to assist in providing information and outreach to families; review the effectiveness of APD programs and make recommendations about program implementation; advise the area administrator about policy issues concerning community and family support systems in the area/region, and to meet and share information with other area/region Family Care Councils.
    
    Note:Area 3 Family Care Council is seeking members. For additional information, contact Delores Robinson at 352-955-5798;email Delores_Robinson@apd.state.fl.us  or  Family Care Council at: FCC3A@att.net
    
    
  • Local Review Committee Monthly Meeting
    Date: Third Wednesday of every month
    Time: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (Open Meeting begin 12:30 p.m.)
    Location: Gainesville Technology Enterprise Center (GTEC)
    2153 SE Hawthorne Road
    Gainesville, FL 32641
    
    Contacts:Dr. Elaine Hutchison; LRC Committee Chairperson
    Elaine_hutchison@apd.state.fl.us
    
    or
    
    Donna Carle, Behavior Specialist
    Donna_Carle@apd.state.fl.us
    
    The Local Review Committee meets the 3rd Wednesday of every month.  The Local Review Committee (LRC) is comprised of Certified Behavior Analyst. The LRC is responsible for ensuring that behavior analysis services provided to Agency for Persons with Disabilities consumers are legal, ethical and consistent with statewide guidelines and current standards of practice for the profession.
    
    
  • Medicaid Waiver Provider Quarterly Meeting
    
    Date: TBA
    Time: TBA
    Location: TBA
    Contact: Debra Bullard (352)955-7199
    
    This meeting is for all Medicaid Waiver providers. The purpose of this meeting is to provide information on any policies and procedures and updates to the Medicaid Waiver program.
    
    
  • Quality Leadership Steering Committee Quarterly Meeting
    
    Date: February 18, 2010
    Time: 3:00 p.m.
    Location: 1621 NE Waldo Road
    APD Conference Room located in Building 1
    Gainesville
    
    The Steering Committee meets the 3rd Wednesday of every third month. The Steering Committee consists of self-advocates, family members and other representatives.  The primary focus of the steering committee is to ensure continuous improvement of service system operational practices. The committee is also responsible for providing guidance and information based on area specific and statewide data from Delmarva and other data sources to enhance the quality of services and appropriate outcomes in people served lives.
    
    Note: Area 3 Steering Committee is seeking Members. For additional information, contact Vernita Hughes (352) 955-5797 or Vernita_Hughes@apd.state.fl.us
    
    
  • Residential Services Quarterly Provider Meeting
    
    Date: March 18, 2010
    Time: 1:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
    Location: Tacachale Staff Development
    Room #3
    1621 NE Waldo Road
    Gainesville, FL 32609
    
    Phone registration contact Alice Stanciu at (352) 955-5769
    
    This meeting is for licensed residential providers and direct care staff of foster and group homes. The focus of this meeting is to provide information on any policies and procedures and updates related to residential services.
    
    
  • Supported Employment Quarterly Meeting
    
    Date TBA
    Time:
    Location:
    Contact: Jennifer Valenzuela (352) 955-5121
    
    This meeting is for all providers of Supported Employment Services. New and updated information will be shared along with refresher courses on specific topics.
    
    
  • Supported Living  Quarterly Meeting
    Date: TBA
    Time:
    Location:
    Contact: Jennifer Valenzuela (352)955-5121
    
    This meeting is for all providers of Supported Living Services. New and updated information will be shared along with refresher courses on specific topics.
    
    
  • Waiver Support Coordination Monthly Meeting
    
    Date: Second Thursday of every month
    Time:9:00 a.m.–12 noon
    Locations: To Be Announced
    Contact : Ed Cowles (352) 955-5113
    
    This meeting is required for all Area 3 waiver support coordinators.