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Hawai’i Early Learning Programs for Children: Creating the System Our Children and Families Deserve

A strong early learning system is a wise public investment, returning $3-$8 in long-term benefits for every dollar spent.  High quality childcare and preschool programs enhance school readiness, reduce achievement gaps between privileged and disadvantaged children, and can even have lasting effects on learning, behavior, and health in adulthood.  Reliable, affordable childcare is also a necessity for working parents.  Results of a recent statewide assessment of availability, cost, and quality identified bright spots as well as critical needs in our early learning landscape.  Come and learn about hallmarks of quality programs, which of our communities are childcare deserts, and resources for families.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Review the ways in which high-quality early learning programs promote child and family wellbeing.
  • Discuss the current state of Hawai'i's early learning system for children age 0-5.
  • Share stories about innovative programs in Hawaii and resources to help families locate and pay for preschool and childcare.

Target Audience: Allied Health Professionals, General Public Health Staff, Healthcare

Duration: ~ 1.5 hours

Continuing Education Information: 1.5 CHES

Format: Web-based, Self Study

Original Webinar Recorded: October 19, 2018

Author(s) and Presenter(s): Barbara DeBaryshe, PhD

Opioid Use, Abuse, and Solutions

A wave of opioid addiction is affecting communities both in Hawai'i and on the US continent. Use of opioids such as heroin, morphine, and prescription pain relievers has swelled to levels of dependency in many individuals, and being cut off by well-meaning providers causes many to seek elsewhere.  Several factors contribute to the breadth and complexity of this urgent problem: severe chronic pain, greater use of prescriptions, aggressive marketing by pharmaceutical companies, among others.  Services, solutions, and care management exist here in Hawai'i to reduce harm and improve quality of life for all.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Discuss current trends in opioid use, dependence, and abuse.
  • Review the psychosocial and pharmacologic treatment options for clients with substance abuse/ dependence.
  • Summarize what services are available for opioid dependent clients in Hawai'i and how to assist in the coordination of care.

Target Audience:  Healthcare Professionals, Public Health, Substance Abuse Professionals

Duration: ~ 1.5 hours

Continuing Education Information: 1.5 CHES

Format: Web-based, Self Study

Original Webinar Recorded: September 21, 2018

Author(s) and Presenter(s): Heather Lusk, MSW

Mental Wellness: Mental Health Screening Tools and Solutions

Mental wellness is becoming increasingly tricky to maintain in our busy lives even as stigma decreases and access to care increases. 1 in 5 people in the U.S. have a diagnosable mental health condition yet many do not seek treatment. Early intervention is key to both prevention and successful recovery. Screening tools are widely available and can be used to identify potential needs in a variety of settings, including primary care. Mental Health America has made ten screening tools easily accessible to the public online: depression, anxiety, bipolar, PTSD, Youth, Parent (for child concern), alcohol or substance use, psychosis, eating disorder, and work health survey. Their Screening to Supports (S2S) Initiative offers users the ability to self-screen and connect with supports in their community.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Examine MHA’s online mental health screening tools and how to interpret individuals’ results.
  • Discuss screening results and recommendations for both national and Hawai‘i trends.
  • Review Hawai‘i-based tools, resources and information for mental health.

Target Audience: Healthcare Professionals, Mental Health Professionals, Public Health

Tier(s) and Competency Domain(s): Tier I- Communication Skills, Community Dimensions of Practice Skills; Tier II- Communication Skills, Cultural Competency Skills; Tier III- Communication Skills

Duration: ~ 1.5 hours

Continuing Education Information: 1.5 CHES

Format: Web-based, Self Study

Original Webinar Recorded: August 10, 2018

Author(s) and Presenter(s): Trisha Kajimura, MPH

Mediation Skills: Peaceful Resolution and Soothing Communication Tips

Mediation is at the core of dispute resolution.  By educating and helping people to resolve conflict, their quality of life is enhanced and as well as that of their family, friends, neighbors and co-workers.  The Mediation Center of the Pacific, Inc. provides Hawai'i residents with peaceful approaches to working through conflict through programs and processes that meet the unique needs of Hawai'i's culturally diverse population.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Discuss the techniques for good negotiation and dispute resolution.
  • Examine how to practice processes needed to advance negotiation to peaceful resolution.
  • Share case studies of how people have negotiated and resolve conflict creatively.

Target Audience:  Educators/ Trainers, Public Health, Others

Tier(s) and Competency Domain(s): Tier I- Communication Skills, Leadership and System Thinking Skills; Tier II- Communication Skills, Leadership and System Thinking Skills; Tier III- Leadership and System Thinking Skills

Duration: ~ 1.5 hours

Continuing Education Information: 1.5 CHES

Format: Web-based, Self Study

Original Webinar Recorded: June 15, 2018

Author(s) and Presenter(s): Tracey Wiltgen, Esq.

Motivation and Health Behavior Change

Service providers seek to understand what motivates clients to change and improve their health.  Approaches that use evidence-based practices have been developed, tested, and known to work to motivate clients for positive health behavior change. I Ola Lāhui organization utilizes integrated behavioral health approaches by applying culturally-minded practices to better deal with complex mental health and chronic diseases.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Use basic motivation strategies with diverse clients
  • Assist individuals in setting self management goals for health behavior change
  • Apply strategies for working with challenging individuals

Target Audience: Healthcare Professionals, Others

Duration: ~ 1.5 hours

Continuing Education Information: 1.5 CHES

Format: Recorded webinar

Original Webinar Recorded: April 20, 2018

Author(s) and Presenter(s): Aukahi Austin Seabury, PhD

Recovery Approaches and Improving Attitudes for Successful Living

Recovery Approaches for anyone includes a range of interventions, strategies, treatments, and individual behavior changes.  The strengths approach helps many recovering individuals focus on improving their emotional wellbeing and attitudes about how they live their lives.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Examine various types of recovery approaches for different situations.
  • Discuss factors to improve emotional wellbeing and attitudes.
  • Examine success stories from DOH's Case Management and Program Support Services.

Target Audience: Healthcare Professionals, Mental Health Professionals, Public Health,

Duration: ~ 1.5 hours

Continuing Education Information: 1.5 CECH for CHES

Format: Web-based, Self Study

Original Webinar Recorded: March 16, 2018

Author(s) and Presenter(s): Kathleen Rhoads Merriam, LSW

Best Practices and Success Stories: Native Hawaiian Updates about E Ola Mau Assessment

Papa Ola Lokahi have been tasked with the re-assessment of outcomes from the E Ola Mau a Mau Assessment.  Learn about the initiatives that Papa Ola Lokahi is undertaking to improve the health and wellbeing of Native Hawaiian people and communities.  This includes success stories from the Native Hawaiian Health Care Improvement Act.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Review the updates of the E Ola Mau a Mau Assessment report.
  • Summarize best practices and recommendations that have positively influenced Native Hawaiians.
  • Share success stories from native Hawaiian Health Care Improvement Act including Resource Mapping Project

Target Audience: Healthcare Professionals, Public Health

Duration: ~ 1.5 hours

Continuing Education Information: 1.5 CHES

CHES Provider number:  99036

Disclosures:  The planners, reviewers, and authors have no declared conflicts of interest

Format: Web-based, Self Study

Original Webinar Recorded: February 16, 2018

Author(s) and Presenter(s): Sheri Daniels, EdD, CSAC

Blue Zones Approaches – Lessons Learned From the World’s Longest Living and Active People

Research from extraordinary long-lived communities--Blue Zones-- around the globe highlight the lifestyle, diet, outlook, and stress-coping practices that will add years to your life and life to your years.  A long healthy life is no accident.  It begins with good genes, but it also depends on good habits.  If you adopt the right lifestyle, experts say, chances are you may live up to a decade longer with a good quality lifestyle.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Discuss the Blue Zones regions in the world and the findings of for their longevity.
  • Summarize nine best practices that positively impact successful aging, active lifestyle and emotional wellbeing.
  • Share success stories from Blue Zones evidence-based research on diet, happiness, and active living.

Target Audience: Public Health

Duration: ~ 1.5 hours

Continuing Education Information: 1.5 CHES

CHES Provider number:  99036

Disclosures:  The planners, reviewers, and authors have no declared conflicts of interest

Format: Web-based, Self Study

Original Webinar Recorded: January 19, 2018

Author(s) and Presenter(s): Keolamalie McComber

How to Help Clients Living with Communicable Diseases: A Guide for Peers and Community Health Workers

The purpose of this training is to help peers and CHW's understand their role in effectively supporting their clients living with communicable diseases.  This training will inform peers and CHW's about high-risk health conditions associated with substance use disorders, special considerations when working with clients who have been diagnosed with a communicable disease, and their role in supporting these clients.  In addition, this training will equip peer specialists with appropriate resources to which they can refer their clients when additional support is warranted. 

Psycho-Social Needs of Parents Caring for Children with Special Health Care Needs

This presentation provides an overview of children with special health care needs and information to help understand challenges for parents and families.  Resources for parents and families in southern Arizona are provided.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the current prevalence of children with special care needs
  • Understand the common themes that families experience in caring for children with special health care needs 
  • Understand the comprehensive factors parents commonly face when caring for a child with special health care needs
  • Comprehend the issues families face in accessing care for their child with special health care needs
  • Review local resources that families can access to help address some of the challenges when caring for a child with special health care needs

Target Audience:  Health professionals working with children with disabilities

Tier(s) and Competency Domain(s):  Tier 1: Communication Skills, Cultural Competency Skills, Community Dimensions of Practice Skills

Duration:  Approx. 20 min.

Format:  web based/self-study

Created:  6/2018

Author and Presenter: Yvonne M. Bueno, MPH, OTR/L, UA LEND Fellow

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