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Part IV Webinar Materials Available from the COVID-19 & Ombudsman Programs Four-Part Webinar Series

July 29th, 2020

Part IV: July 29, 2020

View the slides as a PDF or PowerPoint with presenter notes.

Additional Materials and Information Discussed During the Webinar:

• NORC Issue Page on Mental Health/Mental Illness
• Advocating for Residents with Mental Health Needs: What to do When a Resident Threatens to Harm Themselves (December 2018)
• Illinois LTCOP Response When Residents Threaten Suicide
  • Policies and Procedures Manual
  • When Residents Threaten to Harm Themselves: A Guide for Long-Term Care Ombudsmen
  • PowerPoint - When Residents Threaten to Harm Themselves: An Ombudsman's Guide (PPT version)
  • Ombudsman Protocol: A Guide for Long-Term Care Ombudsmen When Residents Threaten Suicide

This webinar addressed understanding and coping with grief during COVID-19.

About the Four-Part Webinar Series

COVID-19 and Ombudsman Programs: Understanding How Trauma Impacts You, Residents, and Your Advocacy (April 29, May 20, June 17, and July 29, 2020 at 3:00pm ET)

In partnership with the Colorado Long-Term Care Ombudsman program, Consumer Voice and NORC are offering a four-part webinar series regarding the impact of trauma due to the COVID-19 pandemic on long-term care residents and Ombudsman programs.The webinar series will highlight important themes related to trauma-informed care, person-centered care, compassion fatigue, and vicarious trauma. The series will include case studies, self-reflection activities and exercises, and materials for attendees. View the recordings and materials from the entire webinar series.

The presenter, Dr. Sheri Gibson, received her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Geropsychology from the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs (UCCS). She is an instructor and clinical supervisor for the Psychology Department at UCCS and a faculty affiliate with the UCCS Gerontology Center.  Dr. Gibson serves on the editorial board for the Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect, is a member of the Research Committee for the National Adult Protective Services Association (NAPSA), and a member of the Pikes Peak Elder Abuse Coalition. She has been recognized for her trainings on person-centered and trauma informed care approaches with older adults among professional programs such as Adult Protective Services, Area Agencies on Aging, long term care facilities, and community outreach Veteran services.