The need
Relocation of behavioral health patients from aging and overcrowded state psychiatric hospitals to smaller, closer community-based facilities has created an increased need for caregivers’ access to convenient, affordable and quality online training. Behavioral health and other caregivers statewide encounter training barriers such as inconsistent curriculums, skill variance, and accessibility to training. These caregivers, serving over 23,000 Medicaid clients, must meet certification and ongoing training requirements per 388.112A WAC.
the solution
This online training solution will assist in reducing barriers to caregiver training and meet DSHS training and continuing education requirements.
The Benefit to You
The CareLearn learning management system (LMS) will support DSHS Home & Community Living Administration efforts by improving the quality, availability, affordability, consistency, and portability of caregiver training.
Testimonials
Origin
We developed CareLearn Washington to increase access to quality caregiver training so that our providers can gain skills, knowledge and confidence. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted just how important it is to offer our providers a variety of ways to grow and learn and we’re pleased to be able to offer this new training resource.
DSHS-Approved CEs
Kudos to DSHS! CareLearn is a wonderful option for long term caregivers to obtain DSHS-approved CEs. Education on demand through CareLearn is a great resource for assisted living staff. Thank you DSHS!