DSS Instructor OrientationAugust 2015

PANEL:Jennifer M. Pryor, MA, MS, LALFA, Training CoordinatorJay White, MSG, CEU Contact, Content DevelopmentAnnette S. Kelley, MS, CSAC, VDSS, Division of Licensing ProgramsE. Ayn Welleford, MSG, PhD, AGHEF, Chair, Dept. of Gerontology

AGENDAAUGUST 2015

SPRING 2015

FALL 2015

OTHER UPDATES

Policies and Procedures Refresher CEU Refresher HR/Payroll Information

SPRING 2015

FALL 2015

OTHER UPDATES

Topics NEW!

AGENDAAUGUST 2015

SPRING 2015

FALL 2015

OTHER UPDATES

NAB Accreditation ISP

AGENDAAUGUST 2015

WELCOME Returning and New Instructors!

Sonya BarsnessMary Beth BoyesEnid ButlerAnnette ClarkRonda GreeneShannon Marling

Carolyn MerrimanToy NewcombEllen PhippsDebbie PrestonMargaret VaccaroGail Ziemba

SPRING 2015• ISP (Februaryish)• Activities: Part II (March)• Mental Health: Part II (April)• Emergency Preparedness (May)

• ISP (June)

SPRING 2015REVIEW

SPRING 2015LET’S GO AROUND THE TABLE:

SPRING 2015REVIEW

1. What was the one thing that you are most proud of this past semester? And why?

2. What was the one thing that was a challenge this past term? And why?

Review Spring 2015

Spring

Summer

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

83%

89%

ATTENDANCE RATE BY SEMESTER

0%20%40%60%80%

100%

90%73%

ATTENDANCE BY TOPIC

94%

Best overall attendance rate was Abingdon

65%Worst overall attendance rate was Woodstock

ATTENDANCE BY LOCATION

Refresher: Policy and Procedure

Frequent last-minute training cancellations and rescheduling impact our professional image in the community and adds to our program costs to remedy each occurrence.

Instructor Call Outs (P&P, V5)

“If, for some reason, you are unable to make your

scheduled training during your contract season, you must

contact gerontology immediately”

“Excessive cancelations will be calculated in your

annual instructor evaluation.”

Refresher: Policy and Procedure

The following are some examples of cancellations may be excused:• Illnesses and hospitalizations

(must provide a doctor’s note) • Unavoidable scheduling

conflicts where the instructor notifies gerontology at least one week prior to the scheduled training

• Death in your immediate family (e.g., parents, spouses, siblings, children)

The following are some examples of cancellations that may not be excused: • Car broke down • Laptop stopped working • Avoidable scheduling conflicts

(e.g., appointments, meetings, etc.)

If you have to call out after office hours, you must immediately contact Jennifer Pryor at (804) 497-9033.

Refresher: Policy and Procedure5.

2. F

ailu

re to

Com

ply

If you repeatedly fail to comply with any items

outlined within your employment contract

or within this document the following

consequences may apply:

Negative feedback on your annual evaluation report.

Assignment of fewer training opportunities.

Receive a reduction in your payment per training.

Non-renewal of your contract.

Refresher: CEUs

Electronic CEUs are applied and paid for online

• Easy Peasy for you because you don’t have to collect anything!

Hard Copy CEUs are applied and paid for at the training (ideal) • Less Peasy but still easy! • Spot check for completeness, legibility, and of course a $10

check or money order!

Refresher: CEUs

Carolyn paid with a check for the class, and did not apply for CEUs online

Derrick paid with a credit card for the class, and applied for CEUs online

POP QUIZ!

Carolyn Wooten wants to apply for CEUs. Do you give her a CEU form?

How do you know what to do?

Derrick Stultz wants to apply for CEUs. Do you give him a CEU form?

YES

NO

CHECK THE ROSTER!

HR/Payroll Information

Pay-periods at VCU• 10th – 24th

• 25th – 9th

Pay dates at VCU• paid on 1st • paid on 16th

Did you know… You can check your pay stubs online?

Online Paystubs 1. www.my.vcu.edu 2. Log in with your eID and password (like Blackboard)3. Click “Show Pay Stubs”

**Check here to see your pay stub at least 2 days prior to the pay date. • If you see it, you will be paid on the pay date• If you do not see it, contact Regina Kenny at rbkenny@vcu.edu

Click Here

Fall 2015

September

• Mental Health Part I: Mood Disorders & Anxiety• Older Virginians

Mental Health Month

October

• ISP

November

• Ethical Decision Making: Skills for Assessing Values, Principles and Person-Centered Decision-Making Related in a Healthcare Setting• Brand New!!

PLEASE NOTE:

Our Hampton Training site has moved BACK to the Embassy Suites on Coliseum Drive!

FALL 2015

Adult Day Center-specific

state-wide training

Pilot project for 2015-

2016

3 Saturdays per

semester

Fall Locations:

Blacksburg, Winchester, Williamsburg

Fall Topic: TBA

NAB Accreditation Status: Application Withdrawn

Currently NAB’s focus is on accrediting programs that place an emphasis on Nursing Home Administration.

There may be an opportunity for NAB to add an accreditation track specifically for Assisted Living Administration, more details will become available in November.

Future directions for NAB include accredited programs placing an emphasis on skilled nursing, assisted living, AND home and community based services.

OTHER UPDATES

NAB

Separate Training for ALF & ADCC

Online format hosted on the DSS

Website

ETA: Spring 2016

Possible Limited FTF training once

a year

OTHER UPDATES

The Future of ISP Training

The Future

1. What would you like to do better in the upcoming term?

2. What help, if any, would you like to have from the team?

3. Any innovative ideas you would dream/like to bring into your work? (even if intangible from a practical standpoint)

LET’S GO AROUND THE TABLE:

Wrap Up Questions & Comments

Jennifer Pryor – pryorjm@vcu.eduJay White – whitejt2@vcu.edu

Department of Gerontology804-828-1565

http://www.sahp.vcu.edu/gerontology/

Department of Social Serviceshttp://www.dss.virginia.gov/