From donna.noonan at state.or.us Tue Feb 7 17:48:27 2012 From: donna.noonan at state.or.us (NOONAN Donna) Date: Wed, 8 Feb 2012 01:48:27 +0000 Subject: [ASIST_Network] CE credits from NASW Message-ID: <6B0B26E060D84442A257F384BA14425A100DC8@WPDHSEXCL05.dhs.sdc.pvt> Dear ASIST Trainers, I wanted to let you know that I sent the Oregon NASW ASIST training rosters and evaluations to the Oregon chapter of NASW today. I've received forms from 16 trainings, with 141 recipients requesting NASW credits from August through January. That's pretty darn good, I think! How are the credits working for you - both the NASW credits and the DPSST? Do they help attract participants to your trainings? What works well for your getting the word out? I have submitted the trainings to Oregon NASW every quarter (as instructed) for inclusion on their website, but they never are. I've asked about it and been told "we'll get them right up," but still they aren't listed online. If you have had success getting other trainings listed on the Oregon NASW website, how? If anyone has yet to be approved to offer the CE credits, please get a brief bio to me and I'll get you approved. The current list of approved trainers is attached. If you know trainers who aren't on the list, let them know - maybe they aren't on this list either. Thank you for sending in your forms. The vast majority of evaluations are excellent (as you know). Take care. Donna Donna G Noonan, MPH, CHES Youth Suicide Prevention Coordinator Oregon Public Health Division 800 NE Oregon, Ste 772 Portland, OR 97232 971-673-1023 Join the Youth Suicide Prevention Network listserv at http://listsmart.osl.state.or.us/mailman/listinfo/yspnetwork -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Mostly I work with local SP coalitions (Jackson and Josephine counties) or groups/agencies, so I don't do the public advertising very much, but when I did I went out of my way to get these certifications [BIG THANKS for taking that time and expense off of us!]. The CEUs are part of our local coalition advertising. I have not checked the NASW website for listings. I encourage Trainers to post their open ASIST trainings on the LivingWorks website. It only takes a few minutes and I have received several contacts that way. I also refer to ASIST workshops that I see listed on the YSP listserv. Gary McConahay From: asist_network-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us [mailto:asist_network-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] On Behalf Of NOONAN Donna Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2012 5:48 PM To: asist_network at listsmart.osl.state.or.us Subject: [ASIST_Network] CE credits from NASW Dear ASIST Trainers, I wanted to let you know that I sent the Oregon NASW ASIST training rosters and evaluations to the Oregon chapter of NASW today. I've received forms from 16 trainings, with 141 recipients requesting NASW credits from August through January. That's pretty darn good, I think! How are the credits working for you - both the NASW credits and the DPSST? Do they help attract participants to your trainings? What works well for your getting the word out? I have submitted the trainings to Oregon NASW every quarter (as instructed) for inclusion on their website, but they never are. I've asked about it and been told "we'll get them right up," but still they aren't listed online. If you have had success getting other trainings listed on the Oregon NASW website, how? If anyone has yet to be approved to offer the CE credits, please get a brief bio to me and I'll get you approved. The current list of approved trainers is attached. If you know trainers who aren't on the list, let them know - maybe they aren't on this list either. Thank you for sending in your forms. The vast majority of evaluations are excellent (as you know). Take care. Donna Donna G Noonan, MPH, CHES Youth Suicide Prevention Coordinator Oregon Public Health Division 800 NE Oregon, Ste 772 Portland, OR 97232 971-673-1023 Join the Youth Suicide Prevention Network listserv at http://listsmart.osl.state.or.us/mailman/listinfo/yspnetwork -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From donna.noonan at state.or.us Wed Feb 8 12:39:09 2012 From: donna.noonan at state.or.us (NOONAN Donna) Date: Wed, 8 Feb 2012 20:39:09 +0000 Subject: [ASIST_Network] CE credits from NASW In-Reply-To: <15CCE1CAECBAA340991C91FB96FAABBC0759F1@mail.columbiacare.local> References: <6B0B26E060D84442A257F384BA14425A100DC8@WPDHSEXCL05.dhs.sdc.pvt> <15CCE1CAECBAA340991C91FB96FAABBC0759F1@mail.columbiacare.local> Message-ID: <6B0B26E060D84442A257F384BA14425A101078@WPDHSEXCL05.dhs.sdc.pvt> Thank you, Gary. I agree, posting ASIST trainings on LivingWorks website is a good idea - that might be the only resource people know about for finding trainings. I will continue to try to get them posted on Oregon's NASW site too. Donna From: asist_network-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us [mailto:asist_network-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] On Behalf Of gary mcconahay Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2012 7:19 PM To: 'asist_network at listsmart.osl.state.or.us' Subject: Re: [ASIST_Network] CE credits from NASW Thanks for the update, Donna. I found that the NASW CEUs do attract some Participants ,and it is a great and welcomed treat to those who need CEUs but did not realize they were being offered (like when I train institutional staff). Mostly I work with local SP coalitions (Jackson and Josephine counties) or groups/agencies, so I don't do the public advertising very much, but when I did I went out of my way to get these certifications [BIG THANKS for taking that time and expense off of us!]. The CEUs are part of our local coalition advertising. I have not checked the NASW website for listings. I encourage Trainers to post their open ASIST trainings on the LivingWorks website. It only takes a few minutes and I have received several contacts that way. I also refer to ASIST workshops that I see listed on the YSP listserv. Gary McConahay From: asist_network-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us [mailto:asist_network-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] On Behalf Of NOONAN Donna Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2012 5:48 PM To: asist_network at listsmart.osl.state.or.us Subject: [ASIST_Network] CE credits from NASW Dear ASIST Trainers, I wanted to let you know that I sent the Oregon NASW ASIST training rosters and evaluations to the Oregon chapter of NASW today. I've received forms from 16 trainings, with 141 recipients requesting NASW credits from August through January. That's pretty darn good, I think! How are the credits working for you - both the NASW credits and the DPSST? Do they help attract participants to your trainings? What works well for your getting the word out? I have submitted the trainings to Oregon NASW every quarter (as instructed) for inclusion on their website, but they never are. I've asked about it and been told "we'll get them right up," but still they aren't listed online. If you have had success getting other trainings listed on the Oregon NASW website, how? If anyone has yet to be approved to offer the CE credits, please get a brief bio to me and I'll get you approved. The current list of approved trainers is attached. If you know trainers who aren't on the list, let them know - maybe they aren't on this list either. Thank you for sending in your forms. The vast majority of evaluations are excellent (as you know). Take care. Donna Donna G Noonan, MPH, CHES Youth Suicide Prevention Coordinator Oregon Public Health Division 800 NE Oregon, Ste 772 Portland, OR 97232 971-673-1023 Join the Youth Suicide Prevention Network listserv at http://listsmart.osl.state.or.us/mailman/listinfo/yspnetwork -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jhollingsworth at columbiacare.org Wed Feb 15 16:17:17 2012 From: jhollingsworth at columbiacare.org (jill hollingsworth) Date: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:17:17 +0000 Subject: [ASIST_Network] Suicide Prevention Measure Passes in Washington Message-ID: <2DAF76E101593D4D90A6A10FFEE8D9150271CB@mail.columbiacare.local> FYI News from the Washington State House of Representatives February 10, 2012 House approves Orwall's suicide-prevention measure OLYMPIA - A measure requiring certain health professionals in Washington state to complete training in suicide assessment, treatment, and management as part of their continuing education requirements passed the House Floor today with overwhelming support on a 92-5 vote. HB 2366, the Matt Adler Suicide Assessment, Treatment, & Management Act of 2012, is designed to enable health care professionals to better identify individuals at risk of suicide and perform prevention-related services. Matt Adler, an attorney, husband and father of two, took his own life in February 2011 while in the midst of a battle with severe depression and an anxiety disorder. He was 40 years old. His family believes Matt would still be among us if early detection and competent care in the treatment of suicidal thoughts had been available to him. "I have no doubt in my mind that Matt's tragic loss could have been prevented with the right diagnosis and treatment," said Rep. Tina Orwall, the bill's prime sponsor. "Washington is in the top third in the nation in terms of suicide rates, and yet we do not have a comprehensive statewide suicide prevention plan that includes individuals of all ages." While Washington does have a statewide suicide prevention plan for youth that was created in 1995, due to funding restrictions many recommendations in that ambitious plan have yet to be addressed. The Des Moines Democrat, who sits in the Joint Committee on Veterans' and Military Affairs, also said suicide is a growing problem in our military bases. "Last year 12 soldiers at Joint Base Lewis McChord took their own lives. That's up from nine suicides in 2010. We have to do something to keep these statistics from escalating and this can't wait; lives are at risk right now, as we speak." Under Orwall's bill, certain licensed health professionals would be required to complete six hours of training in suicide assessment, treatment, and management every six years as a part of their continuing education requirements. Physicians would have to complete the training every 8 years. "Health professionals are licensed by the state with the expectation they will protect the public, but we've been falling short of that goal when it comes to suicide," said Orwall. "With the development of training programs in suicide assessment, treatment, and management, Washington's health professionals will be better able to meet the needs of our residents." Suicide is a major public health problem. In 2009, more than 36,000 people in the U.S. died by suicide; that's the equivalent of one major airliner filled with passengers crashing every two days. "When you tell the average person that you can't be assured that their health care professional knows what to do if someone is suicidal, they are shocked. This is a failure of our health care system," said Jennifer Stuber, Matt Adler's widow. Washington state has a suicide rate that is higher than the national average. Youth, veterans, and older adults are at particularly high risk of suicide. In King County, the Medical Examiner investigated 253 suicides in 2009, the highest number in seven years. This piece of legislation will ensure suicide assessment, treatment, and management becomes a core competency of continuing education for medical professionals. Orwall's measure is headed to the Senate for further consideration. # # # Contact: Rep. Tina Orwall 360-786-7834; tina.orwall at leg.wa.gov Print quality portrait photo: http://www.leg.wa.gov/house/representatives/publishingimages/orwall.jpg Communications staff: Lilia P. Nieto (360) 786-7375, lilia.nieto at leg.wa.gov Radio and TV News Directors: To obtain broadcast-quality audio on these issues, or to arrange for TV or radio interviews, please contact House Democratic Caucus Broadcast Coordinator Dan Frizzell at dan.frizzell at leg.wa.gov or (360) 786-7208. Simple steps to writing your state Senator 1. Go to http://www.leg.wa.gov/ 2. Click on 'Find Your Legislator' on the top left menu bar 3. Type in your name and address, your Senator will pop up 4. Click on that Senator's name and then his/ her email address 5. Enter your name, address, whether you care to receive a response from your senator and the bill number SHB2366 Example Message: I am writing to urge your support for SHB 2366. As a survivor, mental health provider, community advocate (fill in an appropriate category) I know all too well that suicide is a major public health problem. In the State of Washington in 2009 there were 915 suicide deaths - nearly five times the number of homicides and twice as many deaths as were attributed to motor vehicle accidents. And in 2009 there were also 3,707 admissions to Washington State hospitals as a result of suicidal behavior. The costs associated with suicide are staggering - billions are lost in future earnings and billions are spent in hospitalizations and emergency room visits. These figures don't even begin to touch the personal costs for schools, organizations, communities and families when these tragedies occur. It is critical that our health and mental health professionals receive adequate training to appropriately assess, treat and manage this behavior. Unfortunately many are inadequately trained - or not trained at all. I find it ironic that practitioners in Washington State are required to receive specific education on HIV/AIDS as a part of licensure and it is not even among the 20 leading causes of death, while there is currently no requirement to address suicide which causes significantly more deaths? All health and mental health professionals currently have standards regarding the number of hours that are required for license of their renewal; this legislation does not alter that amount. It simply requires the practitioner to receive a specified number of those hours in the assessment, treatment and management of suicide risk. The general public assumes that health care professionals have the skills to help a person who is suicidal, but the fact is that we can't count on this. 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