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| The Wisconsin Caregiver Project |
Wisconsin was one of three states to participate in a federal pilot project to develop and deliver abuse and neglect prevention training for caregivers in long term care settings. The primary goal of the training was to reduce the incidence of abuse, neglect and misappropriation by giving direct caregivers the tools to appropriately deal with challenging situations. Wisconsin's innovative training approach utilized multiple modes of delivery, including an experiential component and a series of topical workshops. The pilot project ended in September 2007.
In order to sustain the training, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services is offering a limited number of train-the-trainer workshops through October 2008. These sessions are appropriate for long-term care facility trainers and supervisors, and will provide participants with the background and materials needed to conduct the training for their own direct caregivers.
UPCOMING TRAINING TOPICS
Currently we are in the process of scheduling the Spring 2009 round of training. Training dates and locations will be posted to this website by Jan. 31, 2009. Thank you for your interest in the training.PLEASE NOTE: Beginning in Fall 2008, a training fee of $20 per session per person will be charged to help defray the cost of on-site training. Payment will be collected when you arrive at the training. Please bring cash or a check payable to UW Oshkosh to the training. Receipts will be issued. Registration deadlines are 10 days before the training dates. For specific dates, please see the training schedule.
Experiential DVD Training for Trainers
*NEW for Fall 2008*Learn to conduct the experiential DVD training in a special half-day session with the Caregiver Project staff! Technical assistance and training materials (including the DVD) will be provided by experienced facilitators of this engaging and popular training for caregivers on abuse and neglect prevention. This train-the-trainer replaces the original version, which focused on face-to-face training, by utilizing a time-saving DVD to portray six of the original scenarios of caregiver misconduct.
We will provide trainees with an overview of the experiential DVD training model. In addition, participants will learn to utilize the accompanying CD in order to best facilitate the material.
Trainees will have the opportunity to ask questions of the experienced facilitators to gain insight into providing the training in a safe and effective manner. Trainees also will learn how to access all training materials.
Topical Training for Trainers
This half-day Train-the-Trainer provides participants with tips and tools to successfully train the following 4-hour classroom trainings:
- Keys to Professional Caregiving
This topic explores communication skills that result in improved client care and professional boundaries that caregivers must observe to maintain a therapeutic relationship with clients. - Supporting the Professional Caregiver
This topic is the supervisor’s version of Keys to Professional Caregiving, and additionally offers insight into providing support and mentoring to direct caregivers. - Responding to Challenging Situations
This topic provides information on the physical changes of the brain due to dementia; identifies the 10 most challenging care situations associated with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease; and offers person-centered approaches to resolve difficult situations.
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PROGRAM SPONSOR The training project is sponsored by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services in partnership with the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Center for Career Development.
UPCOMING TRAINING DATES Topical Training for Trainers
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS If you need special accommodations, please contact Jan Navis at
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