| Risk Assessment and Mitigation Strategies for HCBS Wednesday, April 3, 2019; 2:30 – 4:00 PM ET The Risk Assessment and Mitigation Strategies training session will provide participants with an overview of key elements of a comprehensive risk assessment and mitigation process. These elements include an assessment process to identify risks; development of individualized plans to address risks; monitoring activities to modify plans as needed; a process to train and educate staff; and ongoing system wide quality improvement in home and community-based programs. The session will also include a review of federal regulations that support the health and welfare of HCBS waiver participants and an overview of the 2018 Interagency Report entitled Ensuring Beneficiary Health and Safety in Group Homes Through State Implementation of Comprehensive Compliance Oversight. IBM is currently the training lead through the Health & Welfare Special Review Team (H&W SRT) Contract overseen by the Division of Long Term Services & Supports (DLTSS). IBM will present the training and Ralph Lollar, DLTSS Division Director, and the DLTSS Team will support the training and lead the Q&A Session. Please register to attend this training at: https://ibm.webex.com/ibm/onstage/g.php?MTID=ebbf275e9952eeb2446f176abe7acab05 Medicaid Innovation Accelerator Program Register Now: Complex Care Among Medicaid Beneficiaries with Comorbid Substance Use Disorders and Other Chronic Conditions (April 3, 2019) The CMS Medicaid Innovation Accelerator Program's (IAP) Reducing Substance Use Disorder (SUD) program area is hosting a national learning webinar on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 from 3:00 PM-4:00 PM EST about the critical importance of identifying and treating individuals with comorbid SUD and other chronic conditions. Participants will learn about (1) identifying and treating complex conditions, (2) the unique challenges and needs of the SUD population with these conditions, and (3) reasons that customizing approaches for this population is necessary. Additionally, participants will hear about one state's health home approach to treating Medicaid beneficiaries with comorbid SUD and other chronic conditions. To register for this webinar, click on this link: https://cc.readytalk.com/r/fmfpap4d9kzx&eom | 
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