Thursday, November 6, 2008 (1-Day Course)
8:30AM - 2:30PM
New York State Nurses Association
11 Cornell Road
Latham, NY 12110
Phone: 518-782-9400
Training is provided to allow social workers or other professionals to complete the Screen. The form is used to assess a person for Mental Illness (MI) or Mental Retardation (MR), as well as the care and support available in the community setting. The Screen is required for nursing facility admission, and for the PASRR process.
The course is especially for RNs or social workers responsible for discharge planning and nursing facility placement. Social workers, discharge planners and other professionals with experience in psychosocial assessments who successfully complete the course will be issued a 6-digit Screener numbers. This educational activity has been approved by the New York State Nurses Association for 5.3 continuing nursing education contact hours to be given to registered nurses who complete the SCREEN training course.
For more information or for questions, please contact us at PRIscreeninfo@ipro.org or (516)326-7767 ext. 325.