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Home health and hospice workers provide care for some of our most vulnerable patients, often in their own homes. This can be a challenging environment, but there are steps that can be taken to ensure the safety of clinical staff. In this episode hosted by Kathy Polasky-Dettling, Vice President of Clinical Strategies at Afia, a SimiTree company, and Melissa Gordon, RN, BSN, MBA, Senior Manager at SimiTree, experts in home care and behavioral health are discussing the unique safety challenges faced by home health and hospice workers, and how to mitigate those risks. Join us for "Empowering Resilience: Supporting Clinical Staff in High-Risk Care."
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Kathy Polasky-Dettling, Vice President of Clinical Strategies 
With over 26 years of experience in community mental health centers, Kathy is a consultant specializing in Behavioral and Primary Health Care Integration, as well as Certified Community Behavioral Health Center (CCBHC) planning and implementation. Her expertise lies in developing and managing clinical and integrated health programs, allowing her to provide valuable insights to organizations seeking to improve their behavioral and primary healthcare services.
Melissa Gordon, RN, BSN, MBA, Senior Manager at SimiTree  
Meet Melissa Gordon, a highly skilled and accomplished healthcare professional with an impressive 30-year track record. As a Registered Nurse (RN) and holder of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and a Master of Business Administration (MBA), she has honed her expertise in various aspects of healthcare, particularly in home health, hospice, and private duty care.

Working with high-risk individuals can be challenging, but it's important to stay calm and focused to keep yourself and others safe. We'll share de-escalation techniques, tips for working with difficult clients, and how to report incidents. This episode is hosted by Kathy Polasky-Dettling, Vice President of Clinical Strategies at Afia, a SimiTree company, and Melissa Gordon, RN, BSN, MBA, Senior Manager at SimiTree. Join them to learn how to stay "Calm in Chaos: Safety in Challenging Situations for Community Workforce Safety." 
 
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Kathy Polasky-Dettling, Vice President of Clinical Strategies 
With over 26 years of experience in community mental health centers, Kathy is a consultant specializing in Behavioral and Primary Health Care Integration, as well as Certified Community Behavioral Health Center (CCBHC) planning and implementation. Her expertise lies in developing and managing clinical and integrated health programs, allowing her to provide valuable insights to organizations seeking to improve their behavioral and primary healthcare services.
Melissa Gordon, RN, BSN, MBA, Senior Manager at SimiTree  
Meet Melissa Gordon, a highly skilled and accomplished healthcare professional with an impressive 30-year track record. As a Registered Nurse (RN) and holder of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and a Master of Business Administration (MBA), she has honed her expertise in various aspects of healthcare, particularly in home health, hospice, and private duty care.

Community-based workers are on the frontlines of providing care to some of our most vulnerable populations. In this episode, we discuss the unique safety challenges faced by the community-based workforce, who provide support and services to high-risk individuals or visit individuals' homes. We'll explore how to assess risks, develop safety protocols, and manage challenging situations. Hosted by Kathy Polasky-Dettling, Vice President of Clinical Strategies at Afia, a SimiTree company and Melissa Gordon, RN, BSN, MBA, Senior Manager at SimiTree. Join these experts to learn the "3 ways to prioritize safety for community-based workforce on the frontlines." 
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Kathy Polasky-Dettling, Vice President of Clinical Strategies
With over 26 years of experience in community mental health centers, Kathy is a consultant specializing in Behavioral and Primary Health Care Integration, as well as Certified Community Behavioral Health Center (CCBHC) planning and implementation. Her expertise lies in developing and managing clinical and integrated health programs, allowing her to provide valuable insights to organizations seeking to improve their behavioral and primary health care services. 
Melissa Gordon, RN, BSN, MBA, Senior Manager at SimiTree
Meet Melissa Gordon, a highly skilled and accomplished healthcare professional with an impressive 30-year track record. As a Registered Nurse (RN) and holder of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and a Master of Business Administration (MBA), she has honed her expertise in various aspects of healthcare, particularly in home health, hospice, and private duty care.

Building an aggregate data warehouse now, several years before it's needed, is the future of home health, behavioral health, and hospice real-time reporting. In this episode, brought to you by Afia, A SimiTree company, Chris Akerley, Co-Founder, and Managing Partner and Melanie Elliott, Vice President, Analytics Strategy, explain the growing trend of creating large-scale data insights based on individual behavioral health (BH) providers' data. Join our experts for this episode, “It takes a Village: Aggregating Data Across Providers.”
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Chris Akerley, Co-Founder, and Managing Partner
In 2007, Chris Akerley co-founded Afia Inc, on a mission to revolutionize health care.  He has helped organizations across the country improve care, reduce costs, and improve engagement by thoughtfully integrating technology and data into their daily operations.
Melanie Elliott, Vice President, Analytics Strategy
Melanie’s expertise is creating leading business strategies and operational excellence for successful organizations. With a track record of success in developing strategies for new revenue streams and improved customer experiences, as well as internal process improvement and efficiency, Melanie has a unique combination of strategic vision, authentic leadership, and healthcare industry expertise.
About Afia
Are you tired of navigating the complex and confusing world of healthcare on your own? Look to the behavioral health experts at Afia, a SimiTree Company. Our team of experienced healthcare consultants will guide you through the process of finding and managing the technology and service your organization needs to deliver exceptional care. Our services include healthcare consulting, IT management and optimization, data analytics, and more. No matter the size of your organization, we are committed to creating custom-tailored solutions so you can make data-informed decisions, drive growth, provide purpose, and predict the future.
At Afia, we believe that everyone deserves access to high-quality healthcare. Let us help you create streamlined and optimized processes to give your patients the highest quality of care. Visit us at afiahealth.com to learn more about how we can help your organization thrive.

Knowing the critical elements of successful optimization can make all the difference between a costly mistake and better delivery of care when considering whether to pursue a new EHR selection. In this episode brought to you by Afia, A SimiTree company; Melanie Elliott, Vice President, Analytics Strategy and Elizabeth “Liz” Kern, Principal Consultant, share insights into successfully optimizing EHR systems to obtain more meaningful data insights for your organization. Join our experts for this episode, “How to Optimize Your EHR to Obtain Meaningful Data Insights.”
 
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Elizabeth “Liz” Kern, Principal Consultant
Liz has been a principal consultant at Afia for 7+ years. She leads EHR vendor selections and implementations, as well as data-driven optimizations, for behavioral health and I/DD providers throughout the US.
Melanie Elliott, Vice President, Analytics Strategy
Melanie’s expertise is in creating leading business strategies and operational excellence for successful organizations. With a track record of success in developing strategies for new revenue streams and improved customer experiences, as well as internal process improvement and efficiency, Melanie has a unique combination of strategic vision, authentic leadership, and healthcare industry expertise.
About Afia
Are you tired of navigating the complex and confusing world of healthcare on your own? Look to the behavioral health experts at Afia, a SimiTree Company. Our team of experienced healthcare consultants will guide you through the process of finding and managing the technology and service your organization needs to deliver exceptional care. Our services include healthcare consulting, IT management and optimization, data analytics, and more. No matter the size of your organization, we are committed to creating custom tailored solutions so you can make data-informed decisions, drive growth, provide purpose, and predict the future.
At Afia, we believe that everyone deserves access to high-quality healthcare. Let us help you create streamlined and optimized processes to give your patients the highest-quality of care. Visit us at afiahealth.com to learn more about how we can help your organization thrive.

In this episode, you will learn the real questions your organization should ask before applying for SAMHSA grants. Learn the role of SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Agency) grants and Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) in improving mental health and substance abuse support services.. This episode is brought to you by Afia, A SimiTree company. Today's host is Elizabeth “Liz” Kern, Principal Consultant, and guest Kathy Polasky-Dettling, Vice President of Clinical Strategies. Join these experts for this episode, "Things to Consider If You Want To Become a CCBHC."
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Elizabeth “Liz” Kern, Principal Consultant
Liz has been a principal consultant at Afia for 7+ years. She leads EHR vendor selections and implementations, as well as data-driven optimizations, for behavioral health and I/DD providers throughout the US.
Kathy Polasky-Dettling, Vice President of Clinical Strategies
With over 26 years of experience in community mental health centers, Kathy is a consultant specializing in Behavioral and Primary Health Care Integration, as well as Certified Community Behavioral Health Center (CCBHC) planning and implementation. Her expertise lies in developing and managing clinical and integrated health programs, allowing her to provide valuable insights to organizations seeking to improve their behavioral and primary health care services.
About Afia
Are you tired of navigating the complex and confusing world of healthcare on your own? Look to the behavioral health experts at Afia, a SimiTree Company. Our team of experienced healthcare consultants will guide you through the process of finding and managing the technology and service your organization needs to deliver exceptional care. Our services include healthcare consulting, IT management and optimization, data analytics, and more. No matter the size of your organization, we are committed to creating custom-tailored solutions so you can make data-informed decisions, drive growth, provide purpose, and predict the future.
At Afia, we believe that everyone deserves access to high-quality healthcare. Let us help you create streamlined and optimized processes to give your patients the highest quality of care. Visit us at afiahealth.com to learn more about how we can help your organization thrive.