TOPIC: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Specialized Services, which typically exceed the typical services provided by nursing facilities, address specific service needs related to a person’s mental illness and/or intellectual disability or related condition. The need for these services is individualized and identified in the Level II evaluation. The state is responsible for providing or arranging the necessary Specialized Services identified in this evaluation. This section contains resources on Specialized Services for state PASRR programs.
PTAC also hosts a bi-monthly Specialized Services Office Hours. Click here to learn more.
The PASRR Initiative in Washington State
This presentation will provide an overview of the process Washington used to develop and implement a State Plan Amendment for providing specialized services. Examples of the specialized services and their impact on those who receive them will be discussed.
August 8, 2017
Webinar
Financing or Arranging for PASRR Specialized Services for Individuals with Serious Mental Illness: Medicaid and Medicare Options
These issue paper provides written PTAC guidance to states on how to pay or arrange for Specialized Services, specifically for individuals with serious mental illness.
May 11, 2017
Report
How the PASRR Process Functions within a Nursing Facility
This webinar provides an overview of the regulatory compliance process for nursing homes, notable changes related to the wide sweeping changes to the Conditions of Participation for nursing homes, and specific information on the changes to the Conditions of Participation related to PASRR components.
May 9, 2017
Webinar
PASRR: A Role in Mental Health Recovery and SAMHSA's Certified Behavioral Health Clinic Initiative
This webinar will provide an overview of two Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) initiatives that align with the goals and objectives of state PASRR programs. SAMHSA's continuing emphasis on mental recovery and their current demonstration grant for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics offer opportunities for state PASRR staff to take an active role in advancing these initiatives.
September 13, 2016
Webinar
PASRR and Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities: Building Strong Practices for Positive Outcomes
This webinar provided an overview of the role of state intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) agencies in the design and implementation of PASRR. Best practices from I/DD agencies nationwide were highlighted. Challenges facing I/DD agencies were identified, along with strategies to address those challenges. A case study of Delaware's best practices related to supporting individuals with I/DD through PASRR was presented.
June 14, 2016
Webinar
Enhancing Well-Being: Medications and Beyond for Elders Living with Mental Illness
The session will present a framework for PASRR evaluations in long term care settings, including important perspective concepts and communication skills to both contribute to the staff learning during the evaluation as well as to aid the evaluator. Elements of well-being are integrated into the evaluation process, along with the difference between what is important to and what is important for the person. Individualization in assessment and plan development is stressed as a primary principle.
May 10, 2016
Webinar