The INARF Training Opportunities are designed to develop the technical skills and industry knowledge base of Indiana Providers through timely training events in areas related to the human service industry.
Note: As an exclusive Member Benefit, INARF Members are extended a discounted registration rate. For additional information about INARF Membership, please visit the Member Benefits & Inquiries page or contact Nanette Hagedorn, Vice President, Member Services (nanette@inarf.org / 317-634-4957).
Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities
INARF's Person-Centered Individualized Support Plan Facilitator Training Gwen Chesterfield | May 7- 8, 2024
Are you looking to understand how the process of the Person-Centered Individualized Support Plan (PCISP) works? This 2-day training designed and taught by Gwen Chesterfield will provide participants with the tools to help the individuals on a BDDS Medicaid Waiver to create their PCISP to exercise choice and self-determination. Gwen’s training incorporates the use of the LifeCourse Framework into the current PCISP approach to help individuals accomplish their hopes and dreams.
INARF's Incident Investigations and Recommendations Training Donna Blair | June 11, 2024 In our current work environment, you are likely finding that your work force is not always honest, drug free, or working without incident. You are faced with shifting demographics and pressure to find quick resolutions. In addition, you are working in a field that provides many challenges and risks. With this ever-evolving workforce and changes in the field, it is important to ensure you have a thorough investigation that will address your client risk, regulatory standards, and any future litigation.
INARF’s HIPAA Violations – Prevention, Reaction, and Compliance Training Eileen Maguire, Eileen Maguire Law Office, P.C. | August 27, 2024 Are you staying up-to-date and proactive with meeting HIPAA’s requirements for your agency? If not, you risk significant fines and other potential legal claims. This session will review and provide all necessary updates for your HIPAA privacy and security policies. Relying on their experience in defending health care providers in HIPAA audits and investigations, the speakers will identify some of the most common violations and provide best practices to help you avoid the same. In addition, the speakers will review training tips and policy recommendations for DSPs and other field employees who travel with, and access on a daily basis, your clients’ PHI. The speakers will also help identify which vendors and consultants should be signing business associate agreements and how to prepare for a potential audit by the government. Registration coming soon!
INARF’s Pieces to the Group Home Financial Puzzle Training Daniel Gaafar & Eric Neidig, Bradley Associates, CPAs | September 17, 2024 This professional development opportunity will provide an in-depth look into both the financial and non-financial aspects of the Medicaid group home rate-setting process, as well as strategies that financial and program staff should understand in order to optimize their Medicaid group home rate. Registration coming soon!
INARF's Person-Centered Individualized Support Plan Facilitator Training Gwen Chesterfield | November 12 - 13, 2024 Are you looking to understand how the process of the Person-Centered Individualized Support Plan (PCISP) works? This 2-day training designed and taught by Gwen Chesterfield will provide participants with the tools to help the individuals on a BDDS Medicaid Waiver to create their PCISP to exercise choice and self-determination. Gwen’s training incorporates the use of the LifeCourse Framework into the current PCISP approach to help individuals accomplish their hopes and dreams. Registration coming soon!
Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
Many of the INARF Professional Development events offer attendees the opportunity to earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs). INARF is approved by the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency to offer CEUs for: Behavioral Health Board / License No. 98000140A and Health Facility Admin Board / License No. 98000254A. The number of available CEUs is included below for each event.
Your Professional Development Needs
Were you looking for an opportunity, but didn't see it? The INARF Training and Professional Development Committee is interested in knowing what topics are of interest to you. Please consider taking the time to fill out a brief survey with topics of interest for INARF Professional Development opportunities. The INARF Training and Professional Development Committee is also interested in hearing from industry experts on topics that could benefit Indiana providers serving individuals with I/DD. To be considered, we invite you to submit a presentation by clicking the button below. Please contact Nanette Hagedorn, Vice President, Member Services, with any questions.