Archive | October, 2012

Continuing Education Opportunities thru the IOG

By Brenda on October 29, 2012 in Training News

For the following programs please send an e-mail to donnamacdonald@wayne.edu to register. These events are certified for nursing, SW, OT, PT, NHA, and other allied health employees. A general certificate is also available. Please indicate in your e-mail the type of certificate you require.

Nov 7, 2012, Holistic Approaches to Well-Being, Janet Tait, RN, BSN, CHTP/I, Season’s Change : Am I Feeling Blue??, Lisa Ficker, PhD, Wayne State University, (2CE) to be held at Waltonwood of Novi, 27475 Huron Circle, Novi, MI 48377

Nov 8, 2012 Wellness & Healing: Taking Care of Those Who Take Care of Others, Exploring the Healing Arts, Rhonda Dean, MSN, Wayne State University (1CE plus free holistic spa treatment)Aretee Therapeutic Wellness Spa, 20559 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236, sponsored by Brightstar

Nov 13, 2012 Exploring the Healing Arts- Rhonda Dean, MSN, Wayne State and Psychological and Clinical Approaches to Pain Management, Michelle Leonard, PhD, Wayne State University, (2 CE), to be held at American House Hazel Park, 777 E. Woodward Heights, Hazel Park, MI 48030

Nov 15, 2012 Aging, Alcohol Use/Misuse, and Addiction, Marcia Relyea, M.I.S.,LBSW, (CADC-M)Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (2CE) to be held at WSSU Oakland Center, 33737 W. 12 Mile Rd, Farmington, MI 48331, sponsored by AAA1B, please see registration form for details

Dec 4, 2012 Wellness & Healing: Taking Care of Those Who Take Care of Others, Enhancing Wellness Through Self-Reflection , Rhonda Dean, MSN, Wayne State University (1CE plus free holistic spa treatment)Irene’s Myomassology Institute, 26061 Franklin Rd., Southfield, MI 48033 / 248-350-1400,

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Cost Savings Data from Detroit Economic Security Center

By admin on October 29, 2012 in AASC Online Forum, Reference Information

Hi All,
Kari asked this morning about the estimated costs savings for helping a member apply for Medicaid. According to the Detroit Economic Security Service Center, the estimated annual savings is $2,495 (or $207/month). You can find this information in the cost savings data sheet below.

Sincerely,
Rachel

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Part D in 2013 NCOA Webinar

By admin on October 29, 2012 in Training News

Part D in 2013

Date: November 2, 2012

Time: 02:00 PM ET – 03:30 PM ET

Type: Webinar

Open Enrollment for Medicare prescription drug coverage and Medicare Advantage plans has begun!

Join NCOA’s National Center for Benefits Outreach & Enrollment to talk through what’s important for your clients to know during this critical time of the year.

Discover:

Important dates and mailings your clients need to understand.
Changes coming to Part D in 2013.
How to help your clients be savvy consumers in choosing plans and understanding costs.
How the low-income subsidy (LIS)/Extra Help program redetermination and reassignment processes work.

Presenter: Leslie Fried, Policy Director, National Center for Benefits Outreach and Enrollment

This webinar will be offered two times for your convenience, on Nov. 2 and 5.

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Template for Cover Letter to HUD from Alexa

By admin on October 29, 2012 in AASC Online Forum, Reference Information

Hi everybody,

I wanted to share with you a cover letter template that I drafted for mailing my reports to Sandra Jacques at HUD. I hope you find it helpful.

Sincerely,

Alexa Lempert, LMSW

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CSI Logic Model Reports to HUD

By admin on October 26, 2012 in Company News, CSI News

There has been some confusion on the Logic Models. You will be unable to electronically open the logic models you were given. HUD has been unable to unlock them. Hence, we are proceeding by printing out the logic models and filling in the numerical answers by hand. There is a different logic model for each co-op. The second part of the process is completing the narrative, called the Carter-Richmond Methodology. Renee typed out each of the questions in a document, so all you need to do is fill in the answers and print it. See attached document. Please staple this document to the logic model prior to mailing it to HUD.
If you don’t have your logic model, please let me know. Alternatively, they are all available in the Shared Files under Program Staff/Service Coordination/Reporting, Evaluation and Logic Models/Logic Models. Belleville and Meyers Plaza do not have logic models, because they are budget-funded co-ops. Each Co-op only needs to submit one logic model.

Once you are done, please mail the logic model to:

HUD Detroit Multifamily Hub
Attn: Sandra Jacques
477 Michigan Avenue, 16th Floor
Detroit, MI 48226

Please mail copies to Sharon Bolden and me too. Sharon’s email is:

CSI Support and Development
Attn: Sharon Bolden
8425 E. Twelve Mile Rd, Suite 100
Warren, MI 48093

If you run into questions, you are welcome to fax me a copy for review (and email the narrative). You are also welcome to call.

Both the semi-annual reports and the logic models are due to HUD by October 30th. They do not need to be submitted in the same envelope.

Thanks all and have a great weekend,
Rachel

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Michigan Weatherization Assistance Program News

By admin on October 26, 2012 in Case Management, Company News, Emergency Funds, Financial, General information, Housing Programs / Services, Public Services, Resources, Welfare

The Mich Weatherization Assistance Program is operating through the Community Action Agencies. Eligible families must have income at or below 200% of the federal poverty line. contact their local CAP agency. DHS & SSI recipients automatically qualify for this no cost program. Visit the Michigan Community Action Association website for details.

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Disability workshop and vendor fair — Manatory

By Renee on October 26, 2012 in Resources, Training News

Please see the attached flyer which provides details of the Nov. 13 disability workshop and vendor fair.

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Education Workshop Topics on Nutrition

By admin on October 26, 2012 in Educational Workshops, Food/Cooking/Nutrition Topics

Hazel Park Manor is in the process of holding a series of 4 nutritional workshops with a dietitian from the Oakland County Health Division/MSU Extension:

November 7th, 2012 at 2 pm: “Eating Well When Not Feeling Well”- ideas for nutrition related to physical health concerns.

December 5th, 2012 at 2 pm: “Spice Up Your Meals Without Salt”

Recent past workshops included our September event, “Eating Well on a Shoestring.” In October, our presenter spoke about “Meals in Minutes” – ideas about how to make quick and nutritious meals with what is available in the refrigerator and pantry.

Please see the attached documents for the program flyers, as well as feedback from the evaluations for these programs.

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Writing Workshop – Optional

By admin on October 24, 2012 in Training News

Hi All,

Yesterday we discussed hosting an optional peer-supported writing workshop at Hannan prior to the Disabilty Workshop and Vendor Fair on November 13th. The writing workshop is scheduled in Lower Level B (the Berry Room accross from the kitchen in the basement) from 9-11am. The Disability Workshop follows directly from 11am-1pm in Lower Level A (the big room).

Things to consider regarding the writing workshop:

1. It is optional, but I’ll take a poll on our November 8th Conference Call to develop a list of attendees.

2. This is an opportunity to “shadow” each others writing techniques, broadening your skills and methodology for writing professional documents.

3. Writing samples from the workshops can become “templates” for your own reference.

4. Try to bring 3 (or more) writing samples to share in small groups. Think broadly about what you would like to learn and see from others, and then share your own. Ideas that have been shared with me include how to write an Initial Service Plan, general Progress Notes, a letter to a client, a letter to a family member, an educational event flyer, an offer of services to a member, a meeting agenda…..

5. We’ll devide into small teams to read and critique each other’s writing in an effort to expand our knowledge of writing techniques.

6. Please black out any identifying information in the writing samples you bring.

7. This event is optional and open to all Service Coordinators.

Sincerely,

Rachel

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