Melisa Gordon

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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Learn more about the Afia team: https://bit.ly/41SYgfI
View our free on-demand webinars on this topic: https://bit.ly/3JVWjIK
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LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3AKyKxp
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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.