Technical Assistance Training Archive

Learn more about the Fall 2019 TA Regional Trainings here.

IACP's Document Success series can be found here.  This webinar series, originally presented Spring 2019, contains presentations on assessments, service plan development, coaching DSPs on documentation, and HCBS documentation standards. 

I-START Program and Opportunities

Description: For agencies committed to quality, individualized service delivery for people presenting challenging and unique needs, you won’t want to miss this opportunity to learn more about this resource. Iowa (I)-START provides prevention and intervention services to individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD) and mental health needs through crisis response, training, consultation, and outreach. Learn how to access and utilize I-START services at your agency. 

Presenter: Jim Aberg

• I-START Data Summary Chart
• Improving Mental Health Outcomes
• I-START Presentation
• Recording

Autism Spectrum Disorder - An Introduction

Description: Based on current prevalence rates of autism in children, it is likely that most of us will eventually have close contact with an individual who either has mild autism traits or actually meets diagnostic criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorder. This session will provide an overview of what autism is as it applies to individuals with varying levels of IQ as well as include several supports that have been found to be effective for people with these types of skills and needs.

Presenter: Susan Smith, I-TABS / Woodward Resource Center Psychology Dept.

• Recording
• Slide Deck
• Dental Desensitization Program
• Sensory Preference Worksheet

Spring 2019 TA Regional Trainings

Training and Coaching DSPs for Excellence in Documentation

• Slide Deck
• Handout

Q&A (1 hr) - Your Questions Answered!  This presentation will be developed based on submitted questions.

• Slide Deck

MCO Provider Manual Comparison Matrix

• Slide Deck
• Handout

HCBS Training Requirements

• Slide Deck
• Handout

The Mayo-Portland Adaptability Inventory

**Please bring copies of the OSU Screening tool and the MPAI Rating Form for use during the training.

• OSU Brain Injury Screening Form
• Participation index
• MPAI Rating Form
• MPAI 4 Manual

Medicaid Waste, Fraud, & Abuse Prevention

Descriptions: Listen to IACP's TA team discuss Medicaid Waste, Fraud, and Abuse Prevention including definitions, federal and state regulations.

• Recording
• Medicaid Waste, Fraud, & Abuse Presentation
• Link to Iowa Provider Agreement
• Link to OIG corporate compliance resources 

Interested in attending an event? Check out our training calendar!