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ROSEMARY KENNEDY CHAPIN

Curriculum VitaeNovember 16, 2017

Biography

Founding Director of the Center for Research on Aging and Disability Options (CRADO) and

nationally recognized leader in community engaged research to improve long term services and

supports practice and policy. Pioneered the strengths based approach to increase resiliency in work

with older adults. currently writing 4th edition of social policy text, Social Policy for Effective

Practice: A Strengths Approach

Personal Information

Director of the Center for Research on Aging and Disability Options (CRADO)

Professor

Social Welfare

University of Kansas

1545 Lilac Lane

119 Watkins Home

Lawrence, KS 66045-3129

Web Address: http://www.crado.ku.edu

Email Address: [email protected]

Office Phone: (785) 864-8941

Education

B.A., Honors in Sociology

Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS

M.S.W., Group Work

The University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN

Supporting Areas of Emphasis: Community Organization, Research Sequence

Dissertation/Thesis: "Effects of health/social services for children with cleft lip/palate in the State

of Minnesota"

Ph.D., Social Work

The University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN

Supporting Areas of Emphasis: Gerontology

Dissertation/Thesis: "Needs assessment of the elderly: Focus on utilization"

Employment History

Academic

University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS

Professor, School of Social Welfare, 2002 - Present

● Teach graduate level social policy and gerontological social work courses, and do state

policy research and consultation in the areas of long term care reimbursement and services

for older adults and people with disabilities.

Rosemary Kennedy Chapin

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● Led graduate study abroad course in comparative social and health care in Sweden and

Finland

Director, CRADO, 1996 - Present

● Principal investigator for ongoing aging and health research funded through state and

foundation awards

● Funding typically totals between $500,000 and $900,000 annually

● Supervise full-time staff, Ph.D., M.S.W., and B.S.W. research assistants

● For details see OALTC website: www.oaltc.ku.edu

Associate Professor, School of Social Welfare, 1995 - 2002

● Taught graduate level social policy and gerontological social work courses, and did state

policy research and consultation in the areas of long term care reimbursement and services

for older adults and people with disabilities

Assistant Professor, School of Social Welfare, 1989 - 1995

College of St. Catherine and St. Thomas Social Work Department

Assistant Professor, 1980 - 1983

● Taught Group Work, Social Policy and Field Seminar

● Supervised Junior and Senior Internship Program for Weekend College

● Helped develop and market innovative Weekend College program

● Planned and developed workshops and grants

●Worked with inter-disciplinary teams and committees

Bethel College, St. Paul, MN

Instructor, 1978 - 1979

● Taught social work courses

Kansas State University Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work, Manhattan, KS

Instructor, 1975 - 1977

● Courses designed and taught include: a basic skills course, an integrative seminar, and field

seminar

● Served as Field Coordinator for the entire program

● Developed social work services with community agencies, implemented contracts,

coordinated evaluations, and offered seminars for field instructors

● Planned and presented a variety of continuing education workshops, seminars, and courses

through KSU and at professional conferences

● Helped to develop the program and write accreditation material which resulted in our social

work program receiving five years accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education

● Developed various grant project proposals at KSU

Professional

Nursing Home

Consultant, 1978 - 1979

● Worked with nursing home to develop instrument for patient social functioning assessment

Research

Center for Research on Aging and Disability Options (CRADO), University of Kansas School of

Social Welfare

Director, 1996 - Present


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Minnesota Department of Human Services

Research/Policy Development Specialist, 1984 - 1989

Initially, did research and policy analysis to develop long term care policy, worked on

development of nursing home case mix system. Final position was research coordinator for

the Long Term Care Management Division. I was responsible for management of research

and evaluation activities which affect long term care program expenditures in excess of $700

million. Major projects included:

● Development of an assessment tool to link client long term care resource use to

reimbursement

● Evaluation of quality of care, access, and fiscal impact of state's Medicaid home care waiver

for elderly

● Utilization study of elderly waiver

● Development of a Medicaid reimbursement system for ICFs/MR based on client resource use

● Development of a new day training and habilitation reimbursement system based on staff

ratios

● Quality assurance in services for the developmentally disabled

Wrote legislation; chaired committees of legislators, providers, and consumers; testified and

presented major reports to the legislature on long term care/health care policy issues

Minnesota Resource Center

Resource Specialist, 1979 - 1980

● Surveyed service providers in rural Minnesota and then developed video and written

instructional materials that combined current research with practice imperatives

● These materials included a unit on rural elders

Administrative Assignments

Center for Research on Aging and Disability Options (CRADO), University of Kansas School of

Social Welfare

Director, 1996 - Present

Research Interests (Statement)

Founding Director of the Center for Research on Aging and Disability Options (CRADO) and

nationally recognized leader in community engaged research to improve long term services and

supports practice and policy. Pioneered the strengths based approach to increase resiliency in work

with older adults. Have been partnering with older adults, community, state, and federal

organizations for the last 20 years as the principal investigator for federal, state, and foundation

funded research projects that total over $12,000,000. This research using large state data bases has

informed state and federal policies on assessment, reimbursement, and care transitions in the area of

public long term care supports and services. Research focuses on strategies to increase home and

community based options. This work has regularly involved close collaboration with older adults,

people with disabilities, and faculty from a large variety of disciplines as well as with public policy

makers

Research Key Words

Social policy, health policy, long term care policy, home and community based service, aging,long

term disability, long term supports and services, strengths, volunteerism


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Research Funding/Fellowships


Externally-Funded Grant/Contract

Funded

1. Chapin, R. K. (Principal). FY2015 / 2016 Principal Investigator, Medicaid Functional

Eligibility Instrument/IDD Development. Kansas Department for Aging and Disability

Services $1,016,000, Submitted Fall 2014 (Fall 2014 - June 30, 2016). Development of a

Medicaid Functional Eligibility Instrument for people with intellectual and developmental

disabilities.

2. Chapin, R. K., Ph.D. (Consultant), & Wendel-Hummell, C., Ph.D. (Consultant).

Development of a Validated Work Instrument. KDHE2015-075, KDHE $5,122 (September

1, 2014 - December 31, 2015).

3. Chapin, R. K., Ph.D (Principal). Medical Functional Eligibility Instrument Development.

Kansas Department on Aging $998,478, Submitted 2013 (2013 - 2014). Funded (2013 -

2014).

4. Chapin, R. K., Ph.D. (Principal). Peer Support Wellness for Older Adults. $16,000 (2013 -

2014).

5. Chapin, R. K., Ph.D. (Principal). Evaluation of Program of All-inclusive Care for the

Elderly (PACE) Managed Care. Kansas Department on Aging $222,000 (2012).

6. Chapin, R. K., Ph.D. (Principal). Peer Support Program. Health Care Foundation of Greater

Kansas City $30,000 (2012).

Wyandotte County AAA-Shepherd Center Collaboration.

7. Chapin, R. K., Ph.D. (Principal). Enhanced Training for Case Managers Who Serve

Medicaid HCBS/FE Clients. Kansas Department on Aging $698,000 (2011).

• Enhanced Training for Case Managers Who Serve Medicaid HCBS/FE Clients

• Meeting the Mental Health Needs of KDOA In-Home Medicaid Customers: Peer

Support Program Statewide Implementation

8. Chapin, R. K., Ph.D. (Principal). Meeting the Mental Health Needs of KDOA In-Home

Medicaid Customers: Peer Support Program Statewide Implementation. Kansas

Department on Aging $535,000 (2011).

9. Chapin, R. (Principal). Douglas County Senior Services Strengths and Needs Assessment:

Implications for Economic Development. Vantage Pointe Foundation $25,000 (2010).

•Douglas County Senior Services Strengths and Needs Assessment: Implications for

Economic Development

10. Chapin, R. (Principal). Kansas Department on Aging $572,000 (2010).

• Increasing Nursing Facility Discharge for Older Kansans Who Use Medicaid and Have

Mental Health Diagnoses

• Meeting the Mental Health Needs of Older Adults on Medicaid: A Pilot Study


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• Mental Health Needs of Kansas Nursing Facility Residents Receiving Medicaid:

Prevalence, Relationship to Nursing Facility Tenure, and Evidence Based Interventions

• Meeting the Mental Health Needs of Elderly Medicaid Customers Living in the

Community


• Mental Health Screening and Pilot Evaluation

• Real Choice Hospital Discharge Planning

• Analysis of Nursing Facility Evaluation of the Survey Process

• Impact of Workforce Enhancement Grants

13. Chapin, R. (Co-Principal). Practicum partnership project. Hartford Foundation $10,000

(2008).

Consultant, KU School of Nursing, Kansas Nursing Facility Evaluation, 2006-2008, $10,

000 per year.

14. Chapin, R. (Principal). Federal Real Choice Initiative $100,000 (2007).

Referral Systems and Patient Choice, SRS.

15. Chapin, R. (Principal). Kansas Department on Aging Contract $600,727 (2007).

• Older Adult Mental Health Service Access

• Medicaid and Other State Funded Long Term Care Services: Utilization Patterns and

Community Tenure Outcomes

• Hard-to-Reach Kansans: Mapping, Examining Access, and Identifying Successful

Outreach Strategies

16. Chapin, R. (Principal). The community tenure of older adult hoarders: Identifying risks and

enhancing opportunities. (Factors related to hoarding in older adults). Borchard

Foundation Center on Law and Aging $20,000 (2007).


• Older Adult Mental Health Service Access

• Medicaid and Other State Funded Long Term Care Services: Utilization Patterns and

Community Tenure Outcomes

• Hard-to-Reach Kansans: Mapping, Examining Access, and Identifying Successful

Outreach Strategies

18. Chapin, R. (Co-Principal). Practicum partnership project. Hartford Foundation $75,000

(2006).

(2006-2009)


• Examination of the Impact of Baby Boomers on Long-Term Care Services for Older

Adults

• Connecting Older Kansans with Community Mental Health Services (Year 3 of 3 Year

study)

• Elderly Medicaid Recipients Who Have Maintained Community Tenure: Final

Outcomes and Potential Cost Savings in End of Life Care

• Assisted Living/Residential Health Care Facility Participation with the Medicaid


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HCBS/FE Waiver: A Five Year Follow Up

20. Chapin, R. (Co-Principal). Working with older adults and their families: Online training

module development, Boston University. Institute on Geriatric Social Work $3,000 (2005).


• Expanded Examination of Factors Related to Diversion and Successful Community

Tenure for Medicaid Customers: The Effect of Diagnosis and Prescription Drug Use

• Connecting Older Kansans with Community Mental Health Services: A Pilot Study

• Elderly Medicaid Recipients Who Have Maintained Community Tenure: Final

Outcomes and Potential Cost Savings in End of Life Care

22. Chapin, R. Mentor for Doctoral Dissertation Award. Hartford Foundation/Gerontological

Society of America $20,000 (2004).

(2004-2005)

23. Chapin, R. (Principal). Gero-Rich Award. Hartford Foundation/Council on Social Work

Education $30,000 (2003).

Project Director, Grant to integrate more gerontological content into social work

curriculum, (January 2002-2004) $30,000 per year


• Assisted Living Research (multi-year)

• Examination of the Use of Medicare Home Health Services and Informal Caregiving

and Their Relationship to Successful Community Tenure

25. Chapin, R. (Principal). Securing Kansas future: Next steps for long term care. American

Association of Retired Persons $18,000 (2003).

(2002 - 2003)

26. Chapin, R. (Co-Principal). Gero-Rich Award. Hartford Foundation/Council on Social Work

Education $30,000 (2002).

Project Director, Grant to integrate more gerontological content into social work

curriculum, (January 2002-2004) $30,000 per year


• Outcome Indicators Project


• CARE Diversion Research (multi-year)

28. Chapin, R. (Principal). Meeting the mental health needs of elders in assisted living and

residential health care facilities: Community and facility factors. Retirement Research

Foundation, Chicago, IL $99,000 (2002).

(July 2001 - June 2002)

29. Chapin, R. Mentor for Doctoral Dissertation Award. Hartford Foundation/Gerontological

Society of America $20,000 (2002).

(Sept. 2001 – Aug. 2002)




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• Assisted Living Research

• Expedited Service Delivery Pilot



• Community Re-Entry Evaluation

• Expedited Eligibility Research

34. Chapin, R. (Principal). Kansas Social and Rehabilitation Services $747,901 (1997).

• Outcome Indicators Research Project

• Community Re-Entry Research Project

• Resident Status Review Research Project

• Nursing Facility Bed Conversion Study

• Adult Services Training

• Life Case Management Training



• Community Re-Entry Project

• Adult Protective Service Training

• Community Agencies Managing Long Term Care

• Development of Comprehensive Adult Services Training System

• Increasing Effectiveness of Case Management



• Community Re-Entry Project

• Adapting Strengths Model for Work with Elderly (Training)

• Pre-Admission Assessment Program Evaluation

• Development of Comprehensive Adult Services Training System

• Comprehensive Case Management Initiative

37. Chapin, R. (Co-Principal). Kansas Social and Rehabilitation Services Long Term Care

$242,208 (1994).


• Community Re-Entry Project,

• Waiver Evaluation Project

• Adapting Strengths Model for Work with Elderly (Training)

38. Chapin, R. Long Term Care. Kansas Social and Rehabilitation Services Medicaid

$1,658,921 (1993).


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Part of $1,658,921 SRS-KU School of Social Welfare contract for (FY 1992 - FY 1993)

39. Chapin, R. Human Services Research Institute, Cambridge, MA $6,500 (1991).

Member of national expert panel to discuss long term care reimbursement strategies for

developmentally disabled 1990 - 1991

40. Chapin, R. Research/analysis to develop ICF/MR and day habilitation reimbursement

systems. Minnesota Department of Human Services $12,038 (1990).

1989 - 1990

Proposal Submitted

Chapin, R. (Principal). Center for Research on Aging and Disability Options (CRADO) -

Volunteer Participation Study. Retirement Research Foundation $87,095, Submitted June 29,

2016 (January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018).

Chapin, R. (Principal). Medicaid Waiver Functional Eligibility Instrument (MFEI and

MFEI/IDD). KS Dept for Aging and Disability Service $750,055, Submitted April 11, 2017

(April 1, 2017 - July 31, 2018).

Internal Award

Funded

1. Chapin, R. Kansas Nursing Facility Evaluation. KU School of Nursing- Kansas Department

on Aging $10,000 (2007).

Consultant, 2006-2008, $10, 000 per year.

2. Chapin, R. Kansas Nursing Facility Evaluation. School of Nursing-KDOA $15,000 (2005).

Consultant for this Multi-year project, $15, 000 per year.

3. Chapin, R. Kansas Nursing Facility Evaluation. School of Nursing-KDOA $15,000 (2004).

Consultant for this Multi-year project, $15, 000 per year

Kansas Department on Aging

Externally-Funded Grant/Contract

Funded

1. Chapin, R. K., Ph.D. (Principal). Medicaid Functional Eligibility Instrument Development

(MFEI and MFEI/IDD). $998,478 (2013 - Present).

Research/Scholarly Work

Publications

Reviewed/Refereed

Book Chapters


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1. Chapin, R. K., & Wendel, C. (in press). Medicaid. In Encyclopedia of Adult Development

and Aging. (Invited)

2. Chapin, R. K., Nelson-Becker, H., Macmillan, K., & Sellon, A. (2015). Strengths based and

solution focused approaches to practice with older adults. In Handbook of Social Work in

Health and Aging (2nd ed.). Oxford University Press.

3. Nelson-Becker, H., Chapin, R., & Fast, B. (2011). The strengths model with older adults:

Critical practice components. In D. Saleebey (Ed.), The strengths perspective in social work

practice. White Plains, NY: Longman.

4. Chapin, R. (2002). In E. Cox, B. Kelchner, & R. Chapin (Eds.), Gerontological social work

practice. Binghamton, NY: Haworth Press.

Books

1. Fast, B., & Chapin, R. (2000). Strengths case management in long term care. Baltimore,

MD: Health Professions Press.

Books, Textbooks

1. Chapin, R. K., PhD. (2017). Social policy for effective practice: A strengths approach (4th

ed.). 711 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10017: Routledge Taylor & Francis Group. 715.

ISBN: 978-1-138-21091-2 (hbk)

2. Chapin, R. K., PhD. (2014). Social policy for effective practice: A strengths approach (3rd

ed.). London, U.K: Routledge Taylor & Francis Group. ISBN: 978-0-415-51992-2

3. Chapin, R. K., PhD. (2011). Social policy for effective practice: A strengths approach (2nd

ed.). London, U.K: Routledge Taylor & Francis Group. ISBN: 978-0-415-51992-2

Journal Articles

1. Sellon, A. M., Chapin, R. K., Ph.D., & Leedahl, S. N., Ph.D. (2016). Engaging Nursing

Home Residents in Formal Volunteer Activities: A Focus on Strengths. Aging International,

22(1), 93-114. ISSN: 0163-5158

2. Chapin, R. K., PhD, Sellon, A., MSW, & Wendel-Hummell, C., PhD. (2015). Integrating

Education, Research, and Practice in Gerontological Social Work: Lessons Learned from

the Reclaiming Joy Peer Support Program. Gerontology and Geriatrics Education,

36(3/2015), 242-260.

http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/02701960.2015.1009055?journalCode=wgge2

0 PMID: 25649280

3. Leedahl, S. N., Chapin, R. K., Ph.D., & Little, T. (in press). Multilevel examination of

facility characteristics, social integration, and health for older adults living in nursing

homes. Journal of Gerontology: Social Sciences. PMID: 25213304

4. Leedahl, S. N., Chapin, R. K., Ph.D., Wendel-Hummel, C., Hasche, L., & Townley, G. (in

press). Successful strategies for discharging nursing facility residents with mental health

diagnoses using Medicaid to the community. Journal of Social Service Research.


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http://digitalcommons.uri.edu/hdf_facpubs/21/ doi:10.1080/01488376.2014.972012

5. Chapin, R. K., Ph.D., Chandran, D., Sergeant, J., & Koenig, T. (2014). Hospital to

community transitions for adults: Discharge planners and community service providers’

perspectives. Social Work in Health Care, 53(4/2014), 311-329.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24717181 ISSN: 0098-1389 PMID: 24717181

PMCID: 10.1080/00981389.2014.884037

6. Chapin, R. K., Ph.D, Sergeant, J. F., Landry, S. T., Leedahl, S. N., Rachlin, R., Koenig, T.

L., & Graham, A. (2013). Reclaiming Joy: Pilot evaluation of a mental health peer support

program for Medicaid Waiver recipients. The Gerontologist, 53(2), 345-352.

7. Chapin, R. K., Sergeant, J., Landry, S., Leedahl, S., Rachlin, S., Koenig, T., & Graham, A.

(in press). Reclaiming joy: Pilot evaluation of a mental health peer support program for

older adults who receive Medicaid. The Gerontologist.

8. Chapin, R., Baca, B., Leedahl, S. N., Rachlin, R., Wedel, X., & Zimmerman, M. K. (in

press). The Service Use Index: A Tool for Examining Rural/Urban Differences.

Contemporary Rural Social Work, 50-62.

9. Koenig, T. L., Leiste, M., Spano, R., & Chapin, R. (2012). Multidisciplinary team

perspectives on older adult hoarding and mental illness. Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect.

doi:10.1080/08946566.2012.712856

10. Chapin, R., Sergeant, J. F., Landry, S. T., Koenig, T. L., Leiste, M., & Reynolds, K. (2010).

Hoarding cases involving older adults: The transition from a private matter to the public

sector. Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 53(8), 723-742.

11. Koenig, T. L., Chapin, R., & Spano, R. (2010). Using multidisciplinary teams to address

ethical dilemmas with older adults who hoard. Journal of Gerontological Social Work,

53(2), 137-147.

12. Sergeant, J. F., Ekerdt, D., & Chapin, R. (2010). Older adults' expectations to move: Do

they predict actual community-based or nursing facility moves within two years? Journal of

Aging and Health, 22(6).

13. Chapin, R., Baca, B., Macmillan, K., Rachlin, R., & Zimmerman, M. (2009). Residential

outcomes for nursing facility applicants who have been diverted: Where are they five years

later? The Gerontologist, 49(1), 46-56.

14. Chapin, R., Hickey, A., Rachlin, R., & Higgins, D. (2008). Assisted living and low-income

older adults: Has access increased? Senior Housing and Care Journal, 16(1), 53-66.

15. Sergeant, J. F., Ekerdt, D. J., & Chapin, R. (2008). Measurement of late-life residential

relocation: Why are rates for such a manifest event so varied? Journal of Gerontology:

Social Sciences, 63B(2), S92-S98.

16. Chapin, R., Gordon, T., Landry, S., & Rachlin, R. (2007). Hospice use by older adults

knocking on the door of the nursing facility: Implications for social work practice. Journal

of Social Work in End of Life and Palliative Care, 3(2), 19-38.


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17. Chapin, R., Nelson-Becker, H., Gordon, T., Landry, S., & Chapin, W. (2007). Responding

to the Hartford Geriatric Social Work Initiative: A multi-level community approach to

building aging competency. Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 50(1/2), 59-74.

18. Gordon, T., Nelson-Becker, H., Chapin, R., & Landry, S. (2007). Changing aging

competency following a GeroRich intervention initiative: Implications for Bachelor's and

Master's social work education. Educational Gerontology, 33(12), 1037-1052.

19. Dobbs, D., Hayes, J., Chapin, R., & Oslund, P. (2006). The relationship between psychiatric

disorders and the ability to age in place in assisted living. The American Journal of

Geriatric Psychiatry, 14(7), 613-620.

20. Chapin, R., Reed, C., & Dobbs, D. (2005). Mental health needs and service use of older

adults in assisted living settings: A mixed-method study. Journal of Mental Health and

Aging, 11(2), 351-365.

21. Cummings, S., Chapin, R., Dobbs, D., & Hayes, J. (2004). Assisted living facilities'

response to residents' mental health needs: A study in two states. Journal of Mental Health

and Aging, 10(3), 151-162.

22. Nakashima, M., Chapin, R., Macmillan, K., & Zimmerman, M. (2004). Decision making in

long-term care: Approaches used by older adults and implications for social work practice.

Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 43(4), 79-102.

23. Macmillan, K., Chapin, R., & Rachlin, R. (2002). Linking research to policy: University

and state agency collaboration to expedite home and community based services. Journal of

Applied Social Sciences, 25(2), 59-66.

24. Chapin, R., & Cox, E. (2001). Changing the paradigm: Strengths-based and empowerment-

oriented social work with frail elders. Journal of Journal of Gerontological Social Work,

6(3/4), 165-180.

25. Chapin, R., & Dobbs-Kepper, D. (2001). Aging in place in assisted living: Philosophy

versus policy. The Gerontologist, 41(1), 43-50.

26. Chapin, R., Dobbs-Kepper, D., & Oslund, P. (2001). Factors that influence residents' length

of stay in assisted living: A longitudinal analysis. Senior Housing and Care Journal, 9(1),

85-100.

27. Marty, D., & Chapin, R. (2000). The legislative tenets of client's right to treatment in the

least restrictive environment and freedom from harm: Implications for community

providers. Community Mental Health Journal, 36(6), 545-556.

28. Chapin, R. (1999). It is expected by the year 2000: Using lessons from the past to plan for

the elder boom. Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 32(2), 21-40.

29. Macmillan, K., Chapin, R., & Rachlin, R. (1999). Expedited service delivery: Helping frail

elders remain in their homes. Journal of Case Management, 1(3), 181-187.

30. Chapin, R., Rachlin, R., Wilkinson, D., Levy, M., & Lindbloom, R. (1998). Going home:

Community re-entry of light care nursing facility residents age 65 and over. Journal of


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Health Care Finance, 25(2), 35-48.

31. Fast, B., & Chapin, R. (1996). The strengths model in long term care: Linking cost

containment and consumer empowerment. Journal of Case Management, 5(2), 51-57.

32. Chapin, R. (1995). Social policy development: The strengths perspective. Social Work,

40(4), 506-514.

33. Osterkamp, L., & Chapin, R. (1995). Community-based volunteer home-repair and home-

maintenance programs for elders: An effective service paradigm? Journal of Gerontological

Social Work, 24(1/2), 55-75.

34. Petr, C. G., Murdock, B., & Chapin, R. (1995). Home care for children dependent on

medical technology: The family perspective. Social Work in Health Care, 21(1).

35. Chapin, R., & Chambers, D. (1994). Client-centered reimbursement for community

residential services providing social skills development. Adult Residential Care Journal,

8(1).

36. Chapin, R., & Rotegard, L. (1993). Day training and habilitation: A targeted approach.

Journal of Disability Policy Studies, 4(1).

37. Chapin, R., & Silloway, G. (1992). Incentive payments to nursing homes based on quality

of care outcomes. Journal of Applied Gerontology, 11(2).

38. Gettings, R., & Chapin, R. (1992). Improving state rate setting and reimbursement for

developmental disabilities services: A critical task for the 90s. Journal of Disability Policy

Studies, 3(2).

39. Chapin, R., Rotegard, L., & Maynard, B. (1991). Reimbursement of ICFs/MR program

costs based on client resource use. Mental Retardation, 29(5).

40. Chapin, R. (1987). Are needs assessments of the elderly really used? Community Education

Research Digest, 1(2).

Online Education Modules

1. Landry, S., Dybicz, P., Nelson-Becker, H., Chapin, R., Chandran, D., & Gordon, T. (2005).

Cultural awareness and aging: The Strengths Perspective. Boston University, Institute for

Geriatric Social Work. IGSW/Online%202/index.htm

2. Nelson-Becker, H., Dybicz, P., Chandran, D., Landry, S., Chapin, R., & Gordon, T. (2005).

Legal and ethical issues in working with older adults: The Strengths Perspective. Boston

University, Institute for Geriatric Social Work. IGSW/Online3/index.htm

3. Nelson-Becker, H., Landry, S., Dybicz, P., Chapin, R., & Gordon, T. (2005). Basic issues in

aging: The Strengths Perspective. Boston University, Institute for Geriatric Social Work.

IGSW/Online1/Introduction/1intro.htm

4. Chapin, R., & Nakashima, M. (2002). Weight loss in the older adult. Kansas City, KS: KU

Center on Aging, Geriatric Education Center Online Web Module- Social Work


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Component. http://coa.kumc.edu/gec

5. Chapin, R., & Nakashima, M. (2001). Online dementia behavior management. Kansas City,

KS: KU Center on Aging, Geriatric Education Center Web Module- Social Work

Component. http://coa.kumc.edu/gec

Non-Reviewed/Refereed

Book Chapters

1. Chapin, R., Nelson-Becker, H., & Macmillan, K. (2006). Strengths based and solution

focused approaches to practice with older adults. In B. Berkman & S. D'Ambruso (Eds.),

The Oxford handbook of social work in aging. Oxford University Press.

2. Nelson-Becker, H., Chapin, R., & Fast, B. (2005). The strengths model with older adults:

Critical practice components. In D. Saleebey (Ed.), The strengths perspective in social work

practice. White Plains, NY: Longman.

3. Fast, B., & Chapin, R. (2002). The strengths model with older adults: Critical practice

components. In D. Saleebey (Ed.), The strengths perspective in social work practice. White

Plains, NY: Longman.

4. Chapin, R. (2001). Building on the strengths of older women. In K. J. Peterson & A.

Lieberman (Eds.), Building on women's strengths: An agenda for the 21st century (Rev.

ed.). Binghamton, NY: Haworth Press.

5. Chapin, R. (2000). Concepts for the analysis of methods of financing. In D. Chambers

(Ed.), Social policy and social programs. Ohio: Macmillan.

6. Bern-Klug, M., & Chapin, R. (1999). The changing demography of death: Implications for

human services workers. In B. deVries (Ed.), End of life issues: Interdisciplinary and

multidimensional perspectives. Springer Publishers.

7. Fast, B., & Chapin, R. (1997). The strengths model with older adults: Critical practice

components. In D. Saleebey (Ed.), The strengths perspective in social work practice. White

Plains, NY: Longman.

8. Chapin, R. (1993). Concepts for the analysis of methods of financing. In D. Chambers

(Ed.), Social policy and social programs. Ohio: Macmillan.

Books, Textbooks

1. Chapin, R. (2007). Social policy for effective practice: A strengths approach. Boston, MA:

McGraw Hill.

Conference Proceedings

1. Chapin, R. (1992). Creating long term care options for elderly Kansans: Conference

background paper. Lawrence, KS: University of Kansas School of Social Welfare, Office

of Social Policy Analysis.


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2. Fast, B., & Chapin, R. (1992). In R. Chapin (Ed.), Proceedings of Annual Policy

Conference on Long Term Care Reform. Lawrence, KS: The University of Kansas.

3. Chapin, R. (1991). Proceedings of Forum on Targeted Reimbursement. Lawrence, KS:

Office of Social Policy Analysis, University of Kansas School of Social Welfare.

Instructional Materials

1. Fast, B., Heintzen, K., & Chapin, R. (1996). Adult abuse, neglect and exploitation (training

curriculum). Topeka, KS: Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services.

2. Fast, B., Heintzen, K., & Chapin, R. (1995). Adult abuse, neglect and exploitation (training

curriculum). Topeka, KS: Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services.

3. Fast, B., Rapp, C., & Chapin, R. (1994). A model for strengths-based case management

with older adults (training curriculum). Topeka, KS: Kansas Department of Social and

Rehabilitation Services.

4. Chapin, R., & Wiggins, N. (1980). Serving the rural elderly (Instructional Package for

Human Service Professionals). Minnesota Resource Center for Social Work Education.

5. Chapin, R., & Wiggins, N. (1980). Social services: The rural context (Instructional

Package for Human Service Professionals). Minnesota Resource Center for Social Work

Education.

6. Chapin, R. (1973). Advocacy for community health workers (learning packet). Minnesota

Resource Center for Social Work Education.

Legislative Report

1. Chapin, R. (2003). Securing Kansas' future: Next steps for community-based long term care

for older adults, AARP Long Term Care Policy Forum.

2. Chapin, R., & Levy, M. (1996). Realignment of the Kansas long term care system:

Incentives and key elements. Lawrence, KS: University of Kansas School of Social Welfare.

3. Chapin, R. (1989). Department of Human Services report to the Minnesota legislature on

the proposed rate system for payments to Intermediate Care Facilities for Persons with

Mental Retardation. Minnesota Department of Human Services.

4. Chapin, R. (1987). Client centered reimbursement mechanisms for providers of services to

persons with mental retardation. Prepared for the Minnesota Legislative Commission on

Long-Term Care.

Manuals

1. Fast, B., Morrical, R., & Chapin, R. (1995). Student manual for long term care case

management. Lawrence, KS: University of Kansas School of Social Welfare.

Monographs


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1. Chapin, R. K., Ph.D., Wendel-Hummell, C. L., Ph.D., Hodgesmith, M. J., Nary, D.,

Renault, V., Longabach, T., Sellon, A. M., Collins, C. L., Little, T., Mendenhall, A. N.,

Boyle, D., & Gajewski, D. A. (2014). Kansas Medicaid Functional Eligibility Instrument

(MFEI): Interim Report. Lawrence, KS: University of Kansas School of Social Welfare

Center for Research on Aging and Disability Options. Lawrence, KS: University of Kansas

School of Social Welfare Center for Research on Aging and Disability Options..

2. Chapin, R. K., Ph.D., Sellon, A. M., & Landry, S. (2013). Peer Support and Wellness for

Older Adults (PSWOA) Pilot Study. University of Kansas School of Social Welfare, Office

of Aging and Long Term Care (OALTC) .Lawrence, KS: Prepared for the Lawrence

Memorial Hospital Endowment. Lawrence, KS: University of Kansas School of Social

Welfare, OALTC..

3. Chapin, R. K., Ph.D., Wendel-Hummell, C. L., Ph.D., Lee, R. M., Landry, S., Zimmerman,

M. K., Ph.D., Oslund, P., Brun, K., Leedahl, S. N., Ph.D., & Sergeant, J. F., Ph.D. (2012).

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) Medicaid cost savings study.

Lawrence, KS: University of Kansas School of Social Welfare..

4. Chapin, R., Landry, S. T., White, P., Nickerson, R., Leedahl, S. N., Rachlin, R., &

Zimmerman, M. (2011). Meeting the mental health needs of Kansas Department on Aging

in-home Medicaid customers: Peer support program statewide implementation. Lawrence,

KS: University of Kansas School of Social Welfare.

5. Chapin, R., Landry, S., White, P., Jones, K., Nickerson, R., Rachlin, R., Sergeant, J.,

Koenig, T. L., Hasche, L., Nevergole, J., Deboeck, P., & Nelson-Becker, H. (2010).

Meeting the mental health needs of older adults on Medicaid: A pilot study. University of

Kansas School of Social Welfare, Office of Aging and Long Term Care: Lawrence, KS.

6. Chapin, R., Leedahl, S., Baca, B., Sergeant, J., Nickerson, R., Zimmerman, M., Rachlin, R.,

Holmes, R., Leiste, M., & Townley, G. W. (2009). Transitioning nursing facility residents

with Medicaid and mental health needs to the community. Lawrence, KS: University of

Kansas School of Social Welfare.

7. Chapin, R., Zimmerman, M., Baca, B., Leedahl, S., Rachlin, R., Holmes, R., Lloyd, J.,

O’Connor, S., Bertrand, A., & Chandran, D. (2008). The impact of the workforce

enhancement grants on nursing home quality of care, quality of life, culture change, and

staff retention. Lawrence, KS: University of Kansas School of Social Welfare Office of

Aging and Long Term Care.

8. Chapin, R., Sergeant, J., Chandran, D., Lloyd, J., Higgins, D., Koenig, T. L., Rachlin, R.,

Ko, E., Nagadenahalli, N., & Leedahl, S. (2007). Real choice project: Referral system

assessment. Lawrence, KS: University of Kansas School of Social Welfare Office of Aging

and Long Term Care.

9. Chapin, R., Baca, B., Landry, S., Rachlin, R., & Wedel, X. (2006). Planning for long-term

care services in Kansas before the boom. Lawrence, KS: The University of Kansas School

of Social Welfare.

10. Chapin, R., Nelson- Becker, H., Gordon, T., Landry, S., & Rachlin, R. (2006). Increasing

access to hospice for CARE assessment customers: CARE assessor feedback and


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resources/toolkit. Lawrence, KS: University of Kansas School of Social Welfare Office of

Aging and Long Term Care.

11. Thompson, S., Dunton, N., Gajewski, B., Lee, R., Wrona, M., Becker, A., Coffland, V.,

Chapin, R., Rachlin, R., & Zimmerman, M. (2006). Kansas nursing facility project

evaluation (Year 3), Kansas Department on Aging. Lawrence, KS: The University of

Kansas School of Nursing.

12. Chapin, R., Higgins, D., Hickey, A., Rachlin, R., & Nelson-Becker, H. (2005). Assisted

living/residential health care facility participation in the Medicaid HCBS-FE Waiver: A five

year follow-up. Lawrence, KS.

13. Chapin, R., Zimmerman, M., Gordon, T., Landry, S., Oslund, P., Rachlin, R., Hickey, A., &

Peng, C. (2005). Hospice component of the Longitudinal Diversion Study: Exploration of

hospice use by Medicaid and Medicare consumers in Kansas. Lawrence, KS: The

University of Kansas School of Social Welfare, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

14. Chapin, R., Zimmerman, M., Macmillan, K., Rachlin, R., Reed, C., Hickey, A., Baca, B.,

Wiebold-Lippisch, L., Henning, E., Oslund, P., Hayes, J., Katz, B., & Shea, J. (2003).

Examination of the use of Medicare Home Health Services and informal caregiving and

their relationship to successful community tenure. Lawrence, KS: The University of Kansas

School of Social Welfare, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

15. Forbes-Thompson, S., Dunton, N., Gajewski, B., Wrona, M., Becker, A., Chapin, R.,

Rachlin, R., Lee, R., & Zimmerman, M. (2003). Kansas nursing facility project evaluation.

Topeka, KS: Kansas Department on Aging.

16. Chapin, R., Dobbs-Kepper, D., Hayes, J., & Hickey, A. (2002). Meeting the mental health

needs of elders in assisted living and residential health care facilities: Community and

facility factors. Lawrence, KS: The University of Kansas School of Social Welfare, Office

of Aging and Long Term Care.

17. Chapin, R., Nelson-Becker, H., Gordon, T., & Terrebonne, S. (2002). Hartford

Gerontological Enrichment (Gerorich) in Social Work: Learning resources. Lawrence, KS:

The University of Kansas School of Social Welfare, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

18. Dobbs-Kepper, D., Chapin, R., Reed, C., Hickey, A., & Ellman, C. (2002). Barriers to

accessing mental health services for residents in assisted living and residential health care

facilities from the perspective of residents and community mental health center staff.

Lawrence, KS: The University of Kansas School of Social Welfare, Office of Aging and

Long Term Care.

19. Moore, J., & Chapin, R. (2000). Forecasting long term care needs of the coming elder

boom in Kansas. Lawrence, KS: The University of Kansas School of Social Welfare, Office

of Aging and Long Term Care.

20. Chapin, R., Rachlin, R., Macmillan, K., Westerfelt, A., Carden, M., & Moore, J. (1999).

Expedited service delivery pilot evaluation. Lawrence, Kansas: The University of Kansas,

Long Term Care Research Group.

21. Chapin, R., Rachlin, R., & Macmillan, K. (1998). Expedited service delivery: Increasing


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access to home and community based services for poor older adults. Lawrence, KS:

University of Kansas School of Social Welfare.

22. Fast, B., Chapin, R., & Rapp, C. (1997). A model for strengths-based case management

with older adults. Lawrence, KS: University of Kansas School of Social Welfare.

23. Moore, J., Rachlin, R., & Chapin, R. (1997). Older adult client outcome indicator project:

Information systems component. Lawrence, KS: University of Kansas School of Social

Welfare.

24. Chapin, R., & Levy, M. (1996). Realignment of the Kansas long term care system:

Incentives and key elements. Lawrence, KS: University of Kansas School of Social Welfare.

25. Chapin, R., & Levy, M. (1996). Recommendations for the community re-entry program.

Lawrence, KS: University of Kansas School of Social Welfare.

26. Chapin, R., Fast, B., & Levy, M. (1996). Community management of long term care

(National Managed Care Forum). Lawrence, KS: University of Kansas School of Social

Welfare.

27. Chapin, R., Wilkinson, D., Levy, M., & Rachlin, R. (1996). Evaluation of the community re-

entry program and analysis of actual discharges: Implications for the LIFE program.


28. Fast, B., Chapin, R., & Moore, J. (1996). Innovative case management in Kansas:

Implications for the LIFE program. Lawrence, KS: University of Kansas School of Social

Welfare.

29. Chapin, R., & Jones, L. (1995). Older adult client outcome indicators project: Cost

implications of changing utilization trends 1991-1994. Lawrence, KS: University of Kansas

School of Social Welfare.

30. Chapin, R., Zimmerman, M., & Quiring, S. (1994). Evolution of Kansas preadmission and

referral program. Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services: Topeka, KS.

31. Chapin, R. (1994). Pre-Admission Assessment Program. Topeka, KS: Kansas Senate

Subcommittee on Pre-Admission Assessment.

32. Chapin, R., & Lindbloom, R. (1992). Long term care for the elderly. Lawrence, KS: Office

of Social Policy Analysis, University of Kansas School of Social Welfare, and Kansas

Social and Rehabilitation Services.

33. Chapin, R., et al. (1992). Long term care for the elderly. Minnesota Department of Human

Services.

34. Chapin, R., et al. (1990). Statement of need and reasonableness for new medical assistance

reimbursement system for Intermediate Care Facilities for the Mentally Retarded

(ICF/MR). Minnesota Department of Human Services.

35. Chapin, R., & Kidder, D. (1988). Utilization of the home and community based waiver for


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the elderly, final report. Abt Associates, Presented to the Minnesota Department of Human

Services.

36. Chapin, R., et al. (1987). Statement of need and reasonableness for new medical assistance

reimbursement system for Intermediate Care Facilities for the Mentally Retarded

(ICF/MR). Minnesota Department of Human Services.

37. Chapin, R., et al. (1986). Statement of need and reasonableness for case mix reimbursement

system for nursing homes. Minnesota Department of Human Services.

38. Chapin, R., & Waldman, N. (1974). Boys over here, girls over there: Sexism. In Delta

Kappan (International Educators Magazine).

39. Chapin, R., Smith, E., & Dean, R. (1971). Effects of health/social services for children with

cleft lip/palate in state of Minnesota. Crippled Children Services.

Research Reports

1. Chapin, R. K., PhD, Wendel-Hummell, C., PhD, Hodgesmith, M., Swartzendruber, L.,

Lassman, H., Holmes, C., Sellon, A. M., Nary, D., Renault, V., Kang, H., & Banerjee, M.

(2016). Kansas Medicaid Functional Eligibility Instruments for Intellectual and

Developmental Disabilities (MFEI/IDD): Interim Report..

2. Chapin, R., Wendel-Hummell, C., Hodgesmith, M., Swartzendruber, L., Lassman, H.,

Holmes, C., Sellon, A. M., Nary, D., Renault, V., Kang, H., & Banerjee, M. (2016). Kansas

Medicaid Functional Eligibility Instrument for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

(MFEI/IDD): Interim Report. Prepared for Kansas Department for Aging and Disability

Services..

3. Chapin, R. K., Ph.D., Wendel-Hummell, C. L., Ph.D., Lee, R. M., Landry, S., Zimmerman,

M., Ph.D., Oslund, P. C., Bruns, K., Leedahl, S. N., Ph.D., Hill, J., Rachlin, R., & Sergeant,

J. F., Ph.D. (2013). Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) Medicaid Cost-

Benefit Study.. Lawrence, KS: University of Kansas School of Social Welfare, CRADO.

4. Chapin, R., Wendel-Hummell, C., Hodgesmith, M., Nary, D., Renalt, V., Longabach, T.,

Sellon, A. M., Collins, C., Little, T., Mendenhall, A., & Boyle, D. (2013). Kansas Medicaid

Functional Eligibility Instrument (MFEI): Interim Report..

5. Chapin, R., Wendel-Hummell, C., Hodgesmith, M., Nary, D., Renalt, V., Longabach, T.,

Sellon, A. M., Collins, C., Little, T., Mendenhall, A., Boyle, D., & Gajewski, B. (2013).

Kansas Medicaid Functional Eligibility Instrument (MFEI): Interim Report..

6. Chapin, R., Sergeant, J., Wendel-Hummel, C., Koenig, T. L., Leiste, M., Jones, K., Rachlin,

R., Spano, R., Zimmerman, M., Canda, E. R., Hasche, L., Nevergole, J., & Townley, G.

(2011). Identification of mental health needs: A workshop for case managers who serve

Medicaid HCBS/FE consumers, final report. Lawrence, KS: University of Kansas School of

Social Welfare, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

7. Nelson-Becker, H., Chapin, R., & Nickerson, R. (2010). Year 3 project report, KU Hartford

Program for Productive Aging Education (HPPAE). New York, NY: Hartford.


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8. Chapin, R., Landry, S., Sergeant, J., O’Connor, S., & Rachlin, R. (2008). Adult care home

evaluation of the Survey Process Report. Lawrence, KS: University of Kansas School of

Social Welfare Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

9. Chapin, R., McKenzie, S., Landry, S., Reynolds, K., Rachlin, R., & Koenig, T. L. (2007).

Community tenure of older adults who hoard: Identifying risks and enhancing

opportunities. A report prepared for the Borchard Foundation Center for Law and Aging.

Lawrence, KS: University of Kansas School of Social Welfare Office of Aging and Long

Term Care.

10. Nelson-Becker, H., Chapin, R., & Higgins, D. (2007, July). Year 1 project report, KU

Program for Productive Aging Education (PPAE). New York, NY: Hartford.

11. Macmillan, K., Hayes, J., Rachlin, R., Chapin, R., Zimmerman, M., Oslund, P., Burke, J., &

Sarvepalli, A. (2005). The diversion study update: Community tenure states of diverted

CARE assessment customers at 36 months. Lawrence, KS: The University of Kansas School

of Social Welfare, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

12. Chapin, R., Rachlin, R., Reynolds, K., Nelson-Becker, H., Swaim, T., Hayes, J., LeRoy, J.,

Shea, J., Ellman, C., Higgins, D., & Krause, E. (2003). Community and facility factors:

Connecting older Kansans with community mental health services, A pilot study. Lawrence,

KS: The University of Kansas School of Social Welfare, Office of Aging and Long Term

Care.

13. Chapin, R., Rachlin, R., Reynolds, K., Nelson-Becker, H., Swaim, T., Hayes, J., LeRoy, J.,

Shea, J., Ellman, C., Higgins, D., & Krause, E. (2003). Connecting older Kansans with

community mental health services: A pilot study. Lawrence, KS: The University of Kansas

School of Social Welfare, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

14. Chapin, R., Rachlin, R., & Swaim, T. (2002). Older adult client outcome indicator project

report: Fiscal year 2002. Lawrence, KS: The University of Kansas School of Social

Welfare, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

15. Chapin, R., Zimmerman, M., Macmillan, K., Rachlin, R., Nakashima, M., Hayes, J.,

Oslund, P., Swaim, T., Burke, J., Shea, J., & Reed, C. (2002). Longitudinal study of

customers diverted through the CARE Program: Summary of key policy findings. Lawrence,

KS: The University of Kansas School of Social Welfare, Office of Aging and Long Term

Care.

16. Chapin, R., Rachlin, R., & Cline, M. (2001). Older adult client outcome indicator project

report: Fiscal year 2001. Lawrence, KS: The University of Kansas School of Social

Welfare, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

17. Chapin, R., Zimmerman, M., Macmillan, K., Rachlin, R., Nakashima, M., Hayes, J., Reed,

C., Kaiser, L., & Cline, M. (2001). Longitudinal study of customers diverted through the

CARE Program: Fiscal year 2001 report. Lawrence, KS: The University of Kansas School

of Social Welfare, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

18. Dobbs-Kepper, D., Chapin, R., Oslund, P., Rachlin, R., & Stover, J. (2001). Resident and

facility factors related to residents' length of stay in assisted living and residential health

care facilities: A longitudinal analysis. Lawrence, KS: The University of Kansas School of


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19. Chapin, R., Dobbs, D., Moore, J., & Waltner, M. (2000). A study of Kansas assisted living

and residential health care facilities. Lawrence, KS: The University of Kansas School of


20. Chapin, R., Zimmerman, M., Macmillan, K., Rachlin, R., Nakashima, M., Moore, J.,

Schmidt, D., & Cline, M. (2000). Longitudinal study of customers diverted through the

CARE program: Fiscal year 2000. Lawrence, KS: The University of Kansas School of


21. Rachlin, R., Chapin, R., & Moore, J. (2000). Older adult client outcome indicator project.

Lawrence, KS: The University of Kansas School of Social Welfare, Office of Aging and

Long Term Care.

22. Fast, B., & Chapin, R. (1998). Annual comprehensive evaluation of the community re-entry

project. Lawrence, KS: University of Kansas School of Social Welfare.

23. Rachlin, R., & Chapin, R. (1996). Older adult client outcome indicator project status

report. Lawrence, KS: University of Kansas School of Social Welfare.

24. Chapin, R., & Levy, M. (1995). Community re-entry quarterly report. Lawrence, KS:

University of Kansas School of Social Welfare.

25. Chapin, R., & Levy, M. (1995). Comprehensive annual evaluation report on the SRS

community re-entry project. Lawrence, KS: Office of Social Policy Analysis, University of

Kansas School of Social Welfare.

26. Chapin, R., & Lindbloom, R. (1995). Community re-entry recommendations report.


27. Chapin, R., Lindbloom, R., & Jones, L. F. (1995). Older adult client outcome indicator

project status report. Lawrence, KS: University of Kansas School of Social Welfare.

28. Jones, L., & Chapin, R. (1995). Older adult client outcome indicator project status report.


29. Rachlin, R., & Chapin, R. (1995). Older adult client outcome indicator project status

report. Lawrence, KS: Office of Social Policy Analysis, University of Kansas School of

Social Welfare.

30. Chapin, R., & Schwartz, C. (1994). Comprehensive annual evaluation report on the SRS

community re-entry project. Lawrence, KS: University of Kansas School of Social Welfare,

Office of Social Policy Analysis.

31. Lindbloom, R., & Chapin, R. (1994). Older adult client outcome indicator project status

report. Lawrence, KS: University of Kansas School of Social Welfare, Office of Social

Policy Analysis.

32. Petr, C. G., Murdock, B., & Chapin, R. (1992). Home care for children with technology

dependence: A report on placement-threatening crises in four families in Minnesota.


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Lawrence, KS: Beach Center on Families and Disability, The University of Kansas.

Works Submitted or Ready for Submission

Reviewed/Refereed

Journal Articles

1. Chapin, R. K., Ph.D., Wendel-Hummell, C., Ph.D., Sellon, A., Hill, J., & Oslund, P. (in

revision). Program of All Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) state Medicaid

expenditures and healthcare utilization outcomes: a comparative study. World Medical and

Health Policy.

2. Kim, H. J., LaPierre, T., Ph.D., & Chapin, R. K., Ph.D. (in revision). "Grandparents

Providing Care for Grandchildren: Implications for Economic Preparation for Later Life in

South Korea". [Ageing & Society]. Aging and Society.

Monographs

1. Chapin, R. K., Ph.D., Landry, S. T., White, P., Leedahl, S. N., Ph.D., Rachlin, R., &

Zimmerman, M., Ph.D. Meeting the mental health needs of KDOA in-home Medicaid

customers: Peer support program statewide implementation. Lawrence, KS: University of

Kansas School of Social Welfare, OALTC.


Monographs

1. Leedahl, S. N., Landry, S., Koenig, T., & Chapin, R. K. (unpublished). How does

participation influence health outcomes and health care utilization? Case studies of peer

support program participants. In Qualitative Health Research.

Other Publications

1. Chapin, R. K., Ph.D, Baca, B., Leedahl, S., Rachlin, R., Wedel, X., & Zimmerman, M. [The

Service Use Index: A tool for examining rural/urban differences]. In The Service Use Index:

A tool for examining rural/urban differences Contemporary Rural Social Work.

Invited Presentations/Lectures

National

1. Chapin, R. K., Ph.D. Continuously involved with AARP National Policy Council presenting

ideas for health care, long term supports and services, policy, recommend AARP national

policy direction. AARP National Policy Council meets six or more times per year in

Washington, DC, Washington, DC.

2. Chapin, R. (2014, April 11). Social Work Research Focused on Medicaid Home and

Community Based Services (HCBS) services and Nursing Facility Discharge: Research

Findings from a Successful School of Social and State of Kansas Partnership to Address

HCBS Needs. CMS/Social Work LTSS Nationwide Teleconference, Nationwide


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Teleconference.

State

1. Chapin, R. K., Ph.D. (2015). Experience of Aging for People with Long-term Disabilities:

Opportunities to Further Research. KU Leadership In Research Symposium, KU Lawrence

Campus.

Presentations – Other Levels

1. Chapin, R. (2013). Continuously involved in work with state legislators and policy makers,

keynoting statewide forums, delivering testimony, preparing legislative briefs and

conducting long term care research.

2. Chapin, R. (2011). Promoting positive mental health: A peer support program for Medicaid

HCBS/FE waiver recipients. Annual Conference, Substance Abuse and Mental Health

Services Administration (SAMHSA), Kansas City, MO.

3. Graham, A., Chapin, R., & Landry, S. (2010). Promoting positive mental health: A peer

support program for Medicaid HCBS/FE waiver recipients. Annual Conference and

Tradeshow, National Association of Area Agencies on Aging, St. Louis, MO.

4. Chapin, R. (2009). Aging demographics and long-term care in Kansas. Long Term Care

Financing Solutions Forum, Dole Institute of Politics, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS.

5. Chapin, R. (2009). Aging demographics and long-term care in Kansas. Opening speaker and

presenter, Long Term Care Financing Solutions Forum, Dole Institute of Politics, University

of Kansas, Lawrence, KS.

6. Chapin, R., & Reynolds, K. (2008). Hoarding in older adults. Life Span Institute Seminar,

University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS.

7. Chapin, R. (2008). Innovations in mental health on the plains. Panelist at the Aging on the

Plains Conference, Wichita State University, Wichita, KS.

8. Chapin, R. (2008, October). Invited testimony on implications of my long term care policy

research to the Joint Legislative Committee on Home and Community Based Services

Oversight.

9. Chapin, R. (2007). Hoarding and older adults. Research Matters, Kansas Public Radio,

Lawrence, KS. http://www.researchmatters.ku.edu/2007/october/hoarding.shtml.

10. Chapin, R. (2007). Mental health resources for older adults. Kansas Health Institute

Interview. http://www.khi.org/s/index.cfm?aid=698.

11. Chapin, R. (2007, September). Keynote address on Senior Services. Senior Fair, North

Central-Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging, Salina, KS.

12. Govert-Walter, J., Chapin, R., & McDaniel, B. (2007, May). Collaborative partnerships in

Oz: Leading the way in long term care along the Yellow Brick Road. Annual Kansas

Governor's Conference on Aging, Topeka, KS.


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13. Chapin, R. (2006). Tales from The White House Conference on Aging. Life Span Institute

Seminar, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS.

14. Chapin, R. (2005). On Kansas health: A prescription for change. Featured Guest at the

White House Conference on Aging, National Public Radio, Lawrence, KS.

15. Chapin, R. (2004). Developing research to shape and improve assisted living. Invited

participant in a two-day agenda-setting Working Conference Convened by Rosalie Kane,

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Washington, DC.

16. Chapin, R., & Reynolds, K. (2003). Older adults and mental health: Perceived need,

awareness and accessibility to services. Governor's Conference on Aging.

17. Chapin, R. (2003, March 25). Securing Kansas' future: Next steps for community-based long

term care for older adults. Keynote Address at the Long Term Care Policy Forum, American

Association of Retired Persons. Paper was bound and available from AARP. Legislative

Brief utilized widely with key policy makers.

18. Chapin, R. (2001, September). The changing demographics of Kansas. Kansas Health Policy

Forum, The Aging of Kansas: Implications for the Future of Long-Term Care, Kansas Health

Institute, Topeka, KS.

19. Chapin, R. (1996). Community management of long term care. National Managed Care

Forum, Lawrence, KS.

20. Chapin, R. (1994). Health care reform update: Facets of change. Annual Conference,

Kansas Home Care Association.

21. Chapin, R. (1994). Kansas long term care system. INFA (Interagency Network for Aging),

Lawrence, KS.

22. Chapin, R. (1994). New legislators training on long-term care. Lawrence, KS.

23. Chapin, R. (1994). Reconceptualizing health care for the black family. Workshop Moderator

at the Second Midwest Regional Conference on Black Families and Children, Overland Park,

KS.

24. Chapin, R. (1994). The strengths model of case management in long term care. Social Work

Day, University of Kansas School of Social Welfare, Lawrence, KS.

25. Chapin, R. (1993). Long term care action committee recommendations. INFA Conference,

Lawrence, KS.

26. Chapin, R. (1993). Reforming long term care in Kansas. Kansas Home Health Association,

Lawrence, KS.

27. Chapin, R. (1992). Creating long term care options for elderly Kansans: An overview.

Keynote Address at the Fourth Annual Public Policy Conference, University of Kansas

School of Social Welfare, Lawrence, KS.


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28. Chapin, R. (1991). State targeted reimbursement initiatives: An overview. National Forum on

Targeted Reimbursement, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS.

29. Chapin, R. (1990). Reimbursement Research. Expert Witness at Hearings, Minnesota

Department of Human Services.

30. Chapin, R., & Rotegard, L. (1989). Targeted reimbursement for services for people with

developmental disabilities. Minnesota Development Achievement Center (MNDACA)

Spring Conference, St. Paul, MN.

31. Chapin, R. (1988). Client centered reimbursement for persons with developmental

disabilities. Long Term Care Commission, Minnesota Legislature, MN.

32. Chapin, R., & Rotegard, L. (1987). Reimbursement for day training and habilitation services

based on case manager authorized staff to client ratios. Fall Conference, Minnesota

Developmental Achievement Center Association.

33. Chapin, R. (1987). Client centered reimbursement for the mentally retarded. Spring

Conference, Association of Residential Resources in Minnesota.

34. Chapin, R. (1984). Needs assessment of the elderly. Minnesota Gerontological Society

Conference.

Presentations/Lectures

Reviewed/Refereed

International

1. Chapin, R., & Nelson-Becker, H. (2006). Using the strengths perspective in

intergenerational collaboration. Roundtable presented at the 50TH Conference, International

Federation of Social Workers [IFSW], Munich, Germany.

2. Chapin, R. (1994). Developing a strengths model of case management for older adults: A

means to control costs and increase community-based tenure. 2nd International Conference

on Long Term Care Case Management, American Society on Aging, Toronto, Canada.

National

1. Wendel-Hummel, C., MA, Chapin, R., PhD, & Sellon, A., MSW. (2014, November 7).

Medicaid Customers: A Comparisons Across: Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly,

Home and Community Based Services, and Nursing Facilities. Gerontological Society of

America, Washington, DC.

2. Chapin, R., Landry, S., Leedahl, S., Nickerson, R., Rachlin, R., Hasche, L., Koenig, T. L., &

Sergeant, J. F. (2011). Evaluation of statewide implementation of the Reclaiming Joy Peer

Support Program for Medicaid HCBS/FE waiver recipients: Barriers and successful

strategies for sustainability. Gerontological Society of America Conference, Boston, MA.

3. Leedahl, S., Baca, B. A., Chapin, R., Hasche, L., Sergeant, J. F., & Rachlin, R. (2011).

Discharging nursing facility residents with mental health diagnoses to the community: Who


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leaves, who returns, and what is the role of social work. Society for Social Work Research,

Tampa, FL.

4. Chapin, R., Landry, S., Rachlin, R., Sergeant, J. F., Koenig, T. L., Hasche, L., & Nelson-

Becker, H. (2010). Promoting positive mental health: A pilot peer support program for

Medicaid HCBS/Frail Elderly waiver recipients. Gerontological Society of America

Conference, New Orleans, LA.

5. Chapin, R., Leedahl, S., Baca, B., Hasche, L., Townley, G., Rachlin, R., & Sergeant, J. F.

(2010). Successful discharge strategies for Medicaid nursing facility residents with mental

health needs. Gerontological Society of America Conference, New Orleans, LA.

6. Chapin, R. (2009). Translating research into state policy: Lessons learned from state

agency/university collaboration. Gerontological Society of America, Atlanta, GA.

7. Baca, B., Chapin, R., Ko, E., Hickey, A., Rachlin, R., & Zimmerman, M. (2008). Vulnerable

older adults and community services: What are the successful strategies to meet their needs?

Society for Social Work and Research, Washington, DC.

8. Chapin, R., & Reynolds, K. (2008). Hoarding and older adults: Findings from an

exploratory study. American Society on Aging, Washington, DC.

9. Chapin, R., Macmillan, K., Baca, B., & Rachlin, R. (2008, November). Fulfilling older

adults' wish to remain at home: The role of nursing facility pre-admission screening,

diversion, and Medicaid waivers. Annual Meeting, Gerontological Society of America,

National Harbor, MD.

10. Macmillan, K., Chapin, R., Baca, B., Rachlin, R., & Zimmerman, M. (2008, November).

Longitudinal five-year study of community tenure and service outcomes for applicants

diverted at the nursing home door. Gerontological Society of America Conference, National

Harbor, MD.

11. Sergeant, J., Chapin, R., Chandran, D., & Nickerson, R. (2008, November). Partnerships for

hospital discharge planning: Providing real choice for older adults in urban and rural

communities. Annual Meeting, Gerontological Society of America, National Harbor, MD.

12. Sergeant, J., Ekerdt, D., & Chapin, R. (2008, November). Reactive and proactive residential

decision processes: The roles of health, social supports, services, and environment. Annual

Meeting, Gerontological Society of America, National Harbor, MD.

13. Chapin, R., Higgins, D., Hickey, A., & Rachlin, R. (2007). Strategies for affordable assisted

living for low-income elders. Let's Rethink Aging, American Society on Aging/National

Council on Aging (ASA/NCOA) Joint Conference, Chicago, IL.

14. Chapin, R., Koenig, T. L., McKenzie, S., Landry, S., & Reynolds, K. (2007). Older adult

hoarders: Characteristics and intervention attempts by service providers. Gerontological

Society of America, San Francisco, CA.

15. Hickey, A. M., Baca, B., Chapin, R., Rachlin, R., Zimmerman, M., & Ko, E. (2007).

Strategies for increasing service utilization by low income and rurally isolated older adults.

Gerontological Society of America, San Francisco, CA.


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16. Higgins, D., Nelson-Becker, H., & Chapin, R. (2007). Partnership for productive aging: A

new design for field curricula. Gero-Ed Forum, Council on Social Work Education,

Charleston, SC.

17. Nelson-Becker, H., Chapin, R., Higgins, D., & Peterson, J. (2007). Building student leaders

in social work and aging: What students and field supervisors have to say and what

educators need to know. Gerontological Society of America, San Francisco, CA.

18. Sergeant, J., Ekerdt, D., & Chapin, R. (2007). Expectations to move and residential mobility

in older adults. Gerontological Society of America, San Francisco, CA.

19. Chapin, R., Baca, B., Rachlin, R., Wedel, X., Zimmerman, M., & Chandran, D. (2007,

November). Growing diversity: Challenges and opportunities on the Yellow Brick Road.


20. Govert-Walter, J., Chapin, R., & McDaniel, B. (2007, July). Collaborative partnerships in

Oz: Leading the way in long-term care along the Yellow Brick Road. Annual National

Conference, Association of Area Agencies on Aging, San Francisco, CA.

21. Chandran, D., Chapin, R., Zimmerman, M. K., Rachlin, R., & Macmillan, K. (2006). Long

term community tenure following nursing facility diversion: Service utilization and

implications for policy. Gerontological Society of America, Dallas, TX.

22. Chapin, R., Nelson-Becker, H., Gordon, T., Landry, S., Chandran, D., & Macmillan, K.

(2006). Sustaining the Hartford GeroRich Initiative: Evaluating continued effectiveness of a

multi-level intervention. Council on Social Work Education, Chicago, IL.

23. Chapin, R. (2005). From problems and pathologies to strengths: An essential shift.

Gerontological Society of America, Orlando, FL.

24. Gordon, T., Nelson-Becker, H., Chapin, R., & Landry, S. (2005). Impacting age-competency

in social work students: Findings of a Hartford GeroRich Project. Council on Social Work

Education, New York, NY.

25. Macmillan, K., & Chapin, R. (2005). Outcomes for low-income older adults at risk of

nursing facility admission: Community tenure status, Home and Community-Based Services,

hospice and residential facility use patterns. Organized Symposium, Gerontological Society

of America, Orlando, FL.

26. Macmillan, K., Chapin, R., Rachlin, R., & Zimmerman, M. (2005). Length of community

tenure following application for nursing facility placement: A prospective study. Society for

Social Work and Research, Miami, FL.

27. Macmillan, K., Chapin, R., Rachlin, R., Zimmerman, M., & Baca, B. (2005). Community

tenure of older adults 36 months after nursing facility diversion: Challenging assumptions

with facts. Gerontological Society of America, Orlando, FL.

28. Reynolds, K., Chapin, R., Rachlin, R., Lopez, A., & Roberts, C. (2005). Do older adults

access community mental health centers? Paper presented as part of symposium, Aging and

Changes in Mental Health, Gerontological Society of America, Orlando, FL.


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29. Cummings, S., & Chapin, R. (2004). Assisted living facilities' response to residents' mental

health needs: A study in two states. Gerontological Society of America, Washington, DC.

30. Macmillan, K., Chapin, R., Zimmerman, M., Rachlin, R., & Reed, C. (2004). What

influences functionally similar older adults to remain in the community versus enter a

nursing facility. Poster presented at the Annual Meeting, Gerontological Society of America,

Washington, DC.

31. Chapin, R., Nelson-Becker, H., Gordon, T., Terrebonne, S., & Chapin, B. (2004, February).

Teaching aging: Strategies for maximizing use of web-based resources. Paper presentation at

the Second NGSW Conference in Conjunction with 50th Annual Council on Social Work

Education APM, National Gerontological Social Work, Anaheim, CA.

32. Reed, C., Macmillan, K., & Chapin, R. (2004, January). Informal caregiving networks and

adaptive strategies: Determinants of community tenure following application to nursing

facility placement, a qualitative study. Poster Presented at the Annual Meeting, Society for

Social Work and Research, New Orleans, LA.

33. Chapin, R., Nelson-Becker, H., & Gordon, T. (2003). The Kansas GeroRich Project: Multi-

level strategies and challenges. Gerontological Society of America, San Diego, CA.

34. Chapin, R., Reed, C., Dobbs, D., & Hickey, A. (2003). Risk and protective factors related to

depression: A framework for understanding the mental health needs of elders in assisted

living. Paper presented at the symposium: Intervention Development for Geriatric

Depression in Community and Long-Term Settings, Society for Social Work and Research

Seventh Annual Conference, Washington, DC.

35. Chapin, R., Zimmerman, M., Macmillan, K., Rachlin, R., & Reed, C. (2003). Longitudinal

research policy implications: Comparison of community dwelling older adults' long term

care needs to permanent nursing facility residents. Paper Presented at Symposium,

Gerontological Society of America, San Diego, CA.

36. Chapin, R. (2003). Relationship in a new age. Council on Social Work Education, Atlanta,

GA.

37. Macmillan, K., & Chapin, R. (2003). Home and community-based services: Effectiveness

and rural/urban service use patterns. Paper Presented at Symposium, Gerontological Society

of America, San Diego, CA.

38. Macmillan, K., Hayes, J., Chapin, R., Rachlin, R., & Zimmerman, M. (2003). Community

tenure of older adults: The role and cost effectiveness of community-based services in lieu of

permanent NF admission. Gerontological Society of America, San Diego, CA.

39. Chapin, R., & Dobbs, D. (2002). Mental Health Issues in Assisted Living. Organized and

presented the Symposium, Gerontological Society of America, Boston, MA.

40. Chapin, R., Dobbs, D., Hayes, J., & Katz, B. (2002). Meeting the mental health needs of

elders in assisted living and residential health care facilities: Community and facility factors.

A paper presented as part of the Symposium, Mental Health Issues in Assisted Living,

Gerontological Society of America, Boston, MA.


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41. Dobbs, D., Hayes, J., Chapin, R., & Nelson-Becker, H. (2002). Policy recommendations for

mental health practices in assisted living: Results from a statewide focus group. A paper

presented as part of the Symposium, Mental Health Issues in Assisted Living, Gerontological

Society of America, Boston, MA.

42. Dobbs, D., Hayes, J., Chapin, R., & Nelson-Becker, H. (2002). Policy recommendations for

mental health practices in assisted living: Results from a statewide focus group.


43. Hayes, J., Macmillan, K., Chapin, R., Rachlin, R., & Zimmerman, M. (2002). A longitudinal

study of customers diverted from nursing facility admission. A paper presented as part of the

Symposium, Mental Health Issues in Assisted Living, Gerontological Society of America,

Boston, MA.

44. Reed, C., Chapin, R., Dobbs, D., & Hickey, A. (2002). Issues of access to community mental

health services for residents in assisted living: Elders' stories of mental health needs and

service system interactions. A paper presented as part of the Symposium, Mental Health

Issues in Assisted Living, Gerontological Society of America, Boston, MA.

45. Hayes, J., Macmillan, K., Chapin, R., Rachlin, R., & Zimmerman, M. (2002, November). A

longitudinal study of customers diverted from nursing facility admission. Gerontological

Society of America, Boston, MA.

46. Chapin, R., Nakashima, M., & Macmillan, K. (2002, January). Decision making in long term

care: Analysis of older adults who maintained community residence after nursing facility

admission screening. Society for Social Work and Research, San Diego, CA.

47. Chapin, R., & Dobbs-Kepper, D. (2001). Assisted living and residential health care

facilities: What do they offer older adults? Kansas Governor's Conference on Aging, Topeka,

KS.

48. Chapin, R., & Rachlin, R. (2001). Report on the focus on aging at Kansas State University

and The University of Kansas. Kansas Governor's Conference on Aging, Topeka, KS.

49. Dobbs-Kepper, D., & Chapin, R. (2001). Examining the capacity for older adults to age in

place in assisted living. Annual Meeting, American Sociological Association, Anaheim, CA.

50. Chapin, R., & Dobbs-Kepper, D. (2001, November). Examination of residents' capacity to

age in place: Individual and facility characteristics. Part of symposium entitled Issues

Related to Aging in Place in Assisted Living, Gerontological Society of America, Chicago,

IL.

51. Nakashima, M., Chapin, R., Macmillan, K., Rachlin, R., & Zimmerman, M. (2001,

November). Maintaining community residence after nursing facility admission screening:

Analysis of the decision-making process for frail older adults. Poster session presented at the

Annual Meeting, Gerontological Society of America, Chicago, IL.

52. Chapin, R., & Dobbs-Kepper, D. (2000). Assisted living policies and practices: Implications

for aging in place. Paper presented as part of symposium entitled, Policies and Practices in

Assisted Living, Gerontological Society of America, Washington, DC.


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53. Chapin, R., & Moore, J. (2000). Preparing for the elder boom in Kansas. Paper presented as

part of symposium entitled, Aging Research and Public Policy: Lessons Learned From State

Initiatives, Gerontological Society of America, Washington, DC.

54. Chapin, R. (2000). Preparing students for practice in the 21st century: Lessons from the

past. Council on Social Work Education, New York, NY.

55. Macmillan, K., Chapin, R., Rachlin, R., Moore, J., Nakashima, M., & Zimmerman, M.

(2000). Comparison analysis of diverted and non-diverted nursing facility applicants.

Gerontological Society of America, Washington, DC.

56. Chapin, R., Dobbs, D., Rachlin, R., & Moore, J. (1999). Assisted living: Aging in place.


57. Chapin, R., Macmillan, K., & Rachlin, R. (1999). Expediting in-home services to frail elders.


58. Chapin, R. (1999). The strengths perspective: A conceptual tool for restructuring social

policy courses. Council on Social Work Education, San Francisco, CA.

59. Chapin, R. (1998). Planning for the elder boom: Lessons from the past. Gerontological

Society of America, Philadelphia, PA.

60. Chapin, R. (1998). Social policy: The strengths perspective. The Policy Conference,

Charleston, SC.

61. Macmillan, K., Chapin, R., & Rachlin, R. (1998). Expedited service delivery: Increasing

access to home and community based services for poor older adults. Gerontological Society

of America, Philadelphia, PA.

62. Chapin, R. (1996). Going home: Community re-entry of light care nursing facility residents.

Gerontological Society of America, Washington, DC.

63. Chapin, R. (1995). Predictors of community reentry for old-old (85+) nursing facility

residents. Gerontological Society of America, Los Angeles, CA.

64. Chapin, R. (1992). Minimizing no care zones: Selected state strategies. Gerontological

Society of America, Washington, DC.

65. Chapin, R., & Rotegard, L. (1990). Targeted reimbursement of ICF/MRS based on client

resource use. Annual Conference, American Association of Mental Retardation, Atlanta, GA.

66. Chapin, R. (1990). Incentive payments to nursing homes based on quality of care.


67. Chapin, R. (1984). Needs assessment of the elderly: Focus on utilization. Gerontological

Society of America, San Antonio, TX.



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International

1. Sellon, A., Chapin, R., & Johnson, T. (2015, July 02). Increasing Opportunities for Older

Adults to Engage in Volunteerism: A Focus on Strengths. British Society of Gerontology,

Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.

National

1. Chapin, R. K., PhD, Wendel-Hummell, C., Sellon, A. M., Kang, H., Lassman, H., Holmes,

C., & Swartzendruber, L. (2016, November 20). Charting a Research Agenda to Expand

Options for People Aging With Early Onset Disabilities. Annual Conference of the

Gerontological Society of America, New Orleans, Louisiana.

2. Chapin, R. K., Ph.D., Wendel-Hummell, C. L., Sellon, A., Kim, H. J., Kang, H., Holmes, C.

J., Nary, D., & Hodgesmith, M. J. (2015, November 21). Medicaid Eligibility for Long Term

Services and Supports: Adapting and Testing a Universal Assessment. Poster presented at the

annual conference of the Gerontological Society of America, Orlando, FL.

Presentations – Other Levels

1. Wendel, C., Landry, S., Leedahl, S., & Chapin, R., Ph.D. (2013). Healthcare Utilization

Outcomes for Medicaid Customers: A Comparison of the Program of All-Inclusive Care for

the Elderly, Home and Community Based Services, and Nursing Facilities. Gerontological

Society of America, New Orleans, LA.

2. Leedahl, S. N., & Chapin, R. K., Ph.D. (2012, November). Productive social engagement in

nursing homes: Volunteering and providing support. 2012 Annual Scientific Meeting of the

Gerontological Society of America, San Diego, CA.

3. Chapin, R. K., Ph.D., Landry, S. T., Leedahl, S. N., Nickerson, R. L., Rachlin, R., Hasche,

L., Koenig, T., & Sergeant, J. F. (2011, November 21). Evaluation of statewide

implementation of the Reclaiming Joy Peer Support Program for Medicaid HCBS/FE waiver

recipients: Barriers & successful strategies for sustainability. 2011 Annual Scientific

Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Boston, MA.

4. Leedahl, S., Baca, B. A., Chapin, R. D., Hasche, L., Sergeant, J. F., & Rachlin, R. (2011,

January 15). Discharging nursing facility residents with mental health diagnoses to the

community: Who leaves, who returns, and what is the role of social work. 2011 Society for

Social Work Research Conference, Tampa, FL.

Honors/Awards/Honor Societies

Individual Honor/Award

National Association of Social Work (NASW) Pioneer, NASW. (June 2016 - Present)

Recognition of her pioneering scholarship and policy advocacy work, particularly in the

areas of conceptual development of Strength Perspective with older adults and Medicaid

LTSS research. This is a permanent recognition.

Selected for AARP National Policy Council, AARP. (2014 - Present)


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Selected to review national health and long term supports and services, policy, meet with

national policy makers and experts, recommend AARP national policy direction

Pioneer in Influencing State Policy, National social work organization, Influencing Social Policy.

(2016)

Awarded designation of Pioneer in Influencing State Policy, by national social work

organization, Influencing Social Policy.

Career Achievement Award, Association of Gerontology Education in Social Work (AGESW).

(2015)

Career Achievement Award from the Association of Gerontology Education in Social Work

(AGESW) for outstanding leadership in social work education

Statland Award for Excellence in Research and Scholarship, University of Kansas. (2014)

AARP Visiting Scholar for International Affairs. (2011)

Caring Award for State Policy Reform. (2011)

Steeples Service to Kansas Award. (2010)

Wonderful Woman Award from Older Women's League. (2010)

Women of Distinction Award for Research and Scholarship, University of Kansas. (2009)

Statland Award for Excellence in Research and Scholarship. (2008)

National Mentor, Council on Social Work Education/Hartford Gero-Ed Grant. (2005 - 2008)

Delegate by Congressional Appointment, 2005 White House Conference on Aging. (2005)

First Hartford NIA Institute on Aging and Social Work Awardee, the National Institute on

Aging, the Hartford Foundation, and the Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences. (2005)

Competitively selected

Rose Dobrof Award. (2005)

Best Article in the Journal of Gerontological Social Work

Gerontological Fellow, Gerontological Society of America. (2002)

Statland Award for Excellence in Research and Scholarship. (2002)

Gene A. and Gretchen Budig Award for Excellence in Teaching. (2001)

Excellence in Teaching Award at the Doctoral Level. (1999)

Chancellor's Teaching Award. (1995)

Teaching Interests (Statement)


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I teach social policy and have also written the text, Social Policy for Effective Practice: A Strengths

Approach, and this text is used nationally. I also work with doctoral students in aging and do

teaching and research in aging and long term care.

Teaching Key Words

Social policy, health policy, strengths, long term care policy, home and community based service,

aging, long term disability, long term supports and services, strengths, volunteerism

Dissertation/Thesis Supervision


Dissertation Committee Member

Rebecca Gilham, Social Welfare Fall 2011 - Present

Skye Leedahl, Ph.D, "Older Adults in Nursing Homes: Assessing Relationships Between

Multiple Constructs of Social Integration, Facility Characteristics, and Health

Maren Turner, PhD in Applied Behavioral Science December 9, 2014

Dissertation Defense Committee Chair

Beth Baca, Social Welfare Spring 2012 - Present

Dissertation Defense Committee Member

Gerald McCannon, Sociology Spring 2012 - Present

Doctoral and Masters Committees Chair and/or Member

I was instrumental in seven former students receiving prestigious Hartford awards and

significant financial support for their research. I mentored faculty and students who

became Hartford Faculty Scholars, Dissertation Fellows, and Pre-dissertation fellows

I have successfully secured grant funding for many graduate students (estimate 20-25)

that has made it possible for them to pursue graduate education

Graduate Research Assistant

Heather Lassmann 2015 - Present

Hyun Kang 2014 - Present

Alicia Sellon 2011 - Present

Ph.D. Qualifying Committee Chair

Hye Kim, Qualifying Paper 2013 - September 16, 2015

Research Supervisor

Alicia Sellon, Social Welfare August 2011 - Present

KU Courses Taught

Fall 2014

SW 982-21356, Social Welfare Policy

Summary List of Courses Taught


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M.S.W.

SW 720 Social Policy and Program Analysis

SW 832 Aging and Social Work

Ph.D.

SW 982 Social Policy Analysis

Professional Service

International

Other Professional Service

Member

Research, Education, and Practice Committee, Washington, DC, USA. (November 2013 -

October 2015)

Service-Other Levels

Advisory Boards and Committees

Board Member

State Advisory Board-Kansas Aging and Disability Resource Center (2006 - 2011)

Committee Member

Steering Committee of Douglas County Coalition on Aging (2008 - Present)

Awards Committee, AGE- Social Work (2000 - 2011)

Served as member of several state advisory committees to help restructure the state long term

care system. (1990 - 2010)

Care Enhancement State Level Committee Focused on long term care systems change. (2005

- 2006)

Served on the state case mix reimbursement committee to restructure nursing facility

reimbursement. (1995)

Long Term Care Action Committee Appointed to state level inter-agency policy committee.

(1992 - 1995)

Medicaid Case Mix Advisory Committee - Kansas Social and Rehabilitation Service (1992 -

1994)

Editorial Responsibilities

Editorial Review Board Member

Journal of Gerontological Social Work (2008 - 2017)

Journal of Women and Aging (1995 - 2014)

Other Professional Service

Co-Chair


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Economic Development Committee - Long Term Care State appointed committee. (1994)

Coordinator

Coordinated community living component of Elder Count Task Force funded by Milbank

Foundation and Kansas Health Foundation. (2000 - 2002)

Delegate

White House Conference on Aging (Congressional Appointment). (2005)

Developer

Developed projections and implication for Kansas 2030 long term care component of Kansas

Futures Project. (2008)

Developed a fact book entitled "Long Term Care for the Elderly." This document provides

information on elderly Kansans, services, financing, and major issues facing the state.

This is an educational tool for use with legislators, citizens, and advocacy groups. (1989 -

1992)

Developed, moderated, and made presentations - National Forum on Targeted

Reimbursement. (1991)

Expert witness

Minnesota Department of Human Services Testified on reimbursement research at hearings.

(1989 - 1991)

Keynote Speaker

AARP Long Term Care Policy Forum (2003)

Member

Editorial Board Journal of Gerontological Social Work (January 2005 - December 2018)

AARP National Policy Council (April 2014 - June 2016)

Research Education and Practice Committee Gerontological Society of America (September

2012 - December 2015)

Mentor

National Hartford Gerontological doctoral student fellowship award recipient. (2004 - 2005)

National Hartford Two of seven gerontological doctoral student fellowship award recipients.

(2001 - 2002)

Researcher

Did research for the state to develop general client-based system outcomes to determine

progress in instituting community based care; to provide statewide profiles of assisted

living facilities and residents, and to examine factors related to diversion and community

tenure for nursing facility applicants. (1990 - 2014)

Reviewer

The Gerontologist (2005 - 2016)

Columbia University Press Prepublication reviewer for Longman Publishers. (2012)

Speaker

Long Term Care Forum, Kansas Health Institute (2001)

Task Force Member


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Lawrence/Douglas County Retiree Attraction Task Force (2011 - 2012)

Elder Count Task Force (2000 - 2001)

Realignment Executive Task Force State level group to restructure public long term care.

(1995 - 1997)

University Service


Affiliate Faculty

Gerontology Center, University of Kansas Center on Aging (1990 - Present)

Geriatric Education Center, University of Kansas Center on Aging (2000 - 2004)

Committee Member

Gerontology Colloquium Offerings Planning Committees (2006 - 2013)

Gerontology Colloquium: Tales from the White House Conference on Aging (2006)

Gerontology Center Search Committee (1990 - 1991)

Guest Speaker

KU Gerontology Center Campus-Wide Gerontology Seminar. 2001, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007,

2008,. (2014 - 2015)

KU Center on Aging Interdisciplinary Seminars (2000)

Member

Baby Boom Think Tank. Helped to plan for intergenerational community at KU.. (2012 -

2014)

Retirement Outreach Task Force. Helped KU develop policy and program for retirement

outreach.. (September 2013 - June 2014)

Center on Aging Internal Advisory Board (1999 - 2004)

Gerontology Center Advisory Board to Develop Gerontology Certificate (1994 - 1997)

Gerontology Center Advisory Board (1990 - 1993)

School Service


Committee Chair

Faculty Executive Committee (August 2014 - May 2015)

Faculty Executive Committee (August 2013 - June 2014)

School of Social Welfare, Faculty Executive Committee (2004 - 2006)

School of Social Welfare, Policy/Practice Curriculum Area Group (2000 - 2004)

School of Social Welfare, M.S.W. Policy Committee (1991 - 1997)

Committee Member

School of Social Welfare, Faculty Executive Committee. (1995 - 1997)(2004 -2009). (2011 -

2015)

School of Social Welfare, Doctoral Committee (1996 - 2005)

School of Social Welfare, Doctoral Fellowships and Awards Committee (2000 - 2004)

School of Social Welfare, Promotion Retention and Tenure Committee (2000 - 2003)

School of Social Welfare, Substantive Committee (1993 - 1999)

School of Social Welfare, Search Committee (1993 - 1997)


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School of Social Welfare, M.S.W. Committee (1991 - 1997)

School of Social Welfare, Admissions Committee (1993 - 1996)

External or International Connections and Collaborations

Appointed to AARP National Policy Council

AARP NPC, Washington, DC, USA. The AARP National Policy Council (NPC) is a 25-

member, all-volunteer policy analysis and advisory body to AARP’s board of directors.

(April 15, 2014 - Present)

Engaged Scholarship Project

AARP, Washington, DC, USA. Visiting Scholar for International Affairs (2011 - 2013)

Funding

Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services, Formerly KDOA, Topeka, KS, USA.

(1998 - Present)

Lawrence Memorial Hospital, Lawrence, KS, USA. Peer Support Wellness for Older Adults to

avoid re-hospitalization (2013)

Other

Public Service

National

AARP National Policy Council, Member, Develop national policy recommendations for AARP in

the areas of health and long term supports and services.. , DC, USA. (June 2014 - June 2016)


Douglas County Coalition on Aging, Member, One of the founding members of an organization that

brings together university and community providers of aging services.. , KS, USA. (2009 - 2020)

Service Interests (Statement)

Active in local, state and national professional organizations, and currently serves on the AARP

National Policy Council.

Service Publications

Civic

Chapin, R. (1992). Long Term Care for the Elderly.


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This document provides information on elderly Kansans, services, financing, and major

issues facing the state. This is an educational tool for use with legislators, citizens, and

advocacy groups

Professional Memberships

AGE – Social Work

Assisted Living Research Interest Group

Council on Social Work Education

Gerontological Society Fellow

Gerontological Society of America

Influencing State Policy

AARP National Policy Council (AARP NPC), (2014 - Present)

The NPC is charged with leading efforts to integrate member and public opinion with careful

study of policies, and making policy recommendations to AARP's Board of Directors. NPC

members serve on one of three policy committees: Consumer and Livable Communities; Health

and Long-Term Services and Supports; or Economic, Employment and Low-Income Issues.

Service Presentations

National

Educational

Chapin, R. (2014, November). Opportunities in Gerontology. Gerontology Pro Seminar, KU.

(Invited)


Civic

Chapin, R. (2003, March). Restructuring Long Term Care for Elderly Kansans: Service Options

and Fiscal Choices. National leaders, SRS, KDOA, KDH&E policy officials, university

faculty, interest groups, and legislators were brought together in the day long program. A

monograph of the proceedings has been disseminated, Fourth Annual Public Policy

Conference. (Invited)

Chapin, R. (1995). At the request of the Secretary on Aging, did an in-person briefing of

Governor on long term care issues.

Educational

Chapin, R. K., PhD. Implementing Kansas’s Universal Assessment in a Managed Long-Term

Services and Supports Environment. 21st IAGG World Congress of Gerontology and

Geriatrics, San Francisco, California.


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Kang, H., Chapin, R., PhD, & Kim, I. s. (2017, July). Social Support, Stress and Life Satisfaction

among Retired Older Adults in South Korea. 21st IAGG World Congress of Gerontology

and Geriatrics, San Francisco, California.

Chapin, R. K., PhD, Wendel-Hummell, C., Sellon, A. M., Kang, H., Lassman, H., Holmes, C., &

Swartzendrube, L. (2016). Charting a Research Agenda to Expand Options for People Aging

With Early Onset Disabilities. Annual conference of the Gerontological Society of America,

New Orleans, Louisiana.

Other Activity

National Service Organizations

Gerontological Society of America, Represents the School of Social Welfare, mentoring, and

research networking in subgroups within GSA. (1990 - Present)

Represent KU and Kansas in GSA organizations

GSA: National Research Education, Practice (REP), Serve as member and adviser for the

National Research Education, Practice (REP) organization (2013 - 2015)

SOCIAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC POLICY (SRPP), Review, advise, mentor and provide

leadership on various aging and disability research topics, and public policy considerations

(1990 - Present)

Documents

ROSEMARY KENNEDY CHAPIN Curriculum Vitae November 16, … · 11/16/2017 · ROSEMARY KENNEDY CHAPIN Curriculum Vitae November 16, 2017 Biography Founding Director of the Center for