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Upcoming Webinars
SAMHSA's SMVF-TA Center Presents: Working Together to Support the Caregivers of Service Members, Veterans, and Their Families
Date: Tue., July 12, 2016, 2:00-3:30 p.m. ET
Presenters: Meg Kabat L.C.S.W.-C., C.C.M. | National Director, Caregiver Support Program, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Terri Tanielian, M.A. | Senior Social Research Analyst, RAND Corporation, Faculty, Pardee RAND Graduate School; Laura J. Bauer, M.P.A. | National Program Director, Operation Family Caregiver, Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving, Georgia Southwestern State University
Over 1.1 million spouses, parents, and friends are caring for injured and disabled veterans who have served since 09/11/01. Caregivers of service members, veterans, and their families (SMVF) have been described as crucial partners in providing a supportive environment for SMVF. The responsibilities of supporting the needs of returning service members and transitioning veterans can prove challenging, and without a strong support system, caregiving can take a toll on one's health and wellbeing over time.
Understanding those who serve as caregivers—and the array of challenges they face when accessing help—is the first step in supporting their resiliency and behavioral health.
In this webinar, Ms. Tanielian from RAND Corporation will present information on their sweeping study of military caregivers. Ms. Kabat, from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), will discuss the VA's services that specifically support caregivers. Ms. Bauer of Operation Family Caregiver, a program of the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving, will discuss examples of possible partnerships to support caregivers. Several other key federal and community resources will also be shared. Through public-private partnerships, some of our best solutions and supports for military families can be offered.
Learning Objectives
- Describe what makes the behavioral health needs of SMVF caregivers unique and different
- Review information, resources, and studies that can be used for strengthening behavioral health services for caregivers
- Examine how military and civilian behavioral health care providers can best support SMVF caregivers by increasing access to best practice programs and supports
- Explore opportunities for public-private collaboration and partnerships as an option for supporting military caregivers
RAND's research on Veterans' Issues may be accessed here.
RESCHEDULED: Understanding your Rights and Responsibilities: Getting Clarity on HIPAA Privacy Laws
In a continued effort to clarify the rules and regulations surrounding the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the Department of Health and Human Services' Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has created and distributed a guidance making clear a provider's rights and responsibilities on what patient information can and cannot be shared. To further this effort, the National Council is teaming up with OCR to highlight these efforts and bring this important information to our members. Join Deven McGraw, Deputy Director for Health Information Privacy, and Sherri Morgan, Health Information Privacy Specialist, to hear more about OCR guidance clarifying HIPAA's rules on sharing patient information with friends and family and on the right of individuals under the HIPAA Privacy Rule to access and receive copies of their own health information. Join us and gain valuable insight into health care's most important, yet widely misunderstood protections.
Note: This is a rescheduled webinar from May 18th.
The National Council does not offer continuing education credits or certificates of attendance for webinars. A recording and the PowerPoint will be posted in our archives within 48 hours following the event.
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