Case Management Training program for 50 VA staff

Added: Mar 08, 2018 3:47 pm The Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 2 has a requirement for on-site and/or online training for Registered Nurses on the topic of Case Management.

VA VISN 2 seeks accredited organizations able to provide RN Case Management training, whether on-site; online; or both, that culminates in the issuance of 30 Continuing Education Units (CEU) for Registered Nurses. The training course should prepare Registered Nurses to take a national certification exam for RN Case Managers. On-site training will be held at a VA Medical Center located in New York State and may consist of one to three sessions. The training is required between 07-01-2018 and 09-30-2018, with the actual dates to be determined. Up to 50 Registered Nurse participants across one to three separate training sessions are anticipated.

The NAICS Code is 611430. The VA anticipates award of a fixed price contract. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the VA. Interested parties should submit details regarding their ability to satisfy this requirement. This is not a solicitation. If there is sufficient interest, a solicitation shall be posted on the FBO website. Please send all inquiries to: Joseph.Cellino@va.gov by noon EST March 16th, 2018.

TRAINING OBJECTIVES



Execute strategies to ensure safe transitions and timely communication among multiple providers within and outside of the VA health care system.

Establish trusting relationships with Veterans and Caregivers; Provide Veterans with optimal communication, collaboration and coordination of care.

Standardized identification and management of chronic diseases (ACSC)

Enhanced Veteran satisfaction and compliance with health goals (SHEP)

Enhanced use of Virtual Care Modalities

Optimize use of VISN 2 Regionalized Health care.

Identify and optimize screening tools

Complete health, functional, and psychosocial assessments

Care planning tools,

Identify trategies and methods to maximize positive outcomes.

Address assessment, planning, advocacy, support, coordination of multiple services, and evaluation to meet the Veteran s complex health care needs

Address intensive-acute case management which includes extensive contact with the Veteran, the Veteran s family/caregiver, and the Veteran s health care providers.

Risk Stratification looking at risk factors such as alcohol abuse, smoking history, MST, drug abuse, psychiatric history, access to care and services, PTSD, Suicide Risk.

Coordinating transition of care



DRAFT REQUIREMENTS



Online training in preparation for the on-site Face to Face training

Two to Three on-site Face to Face sessions are anticipated (2 to 3 days per session)

Successful completion of the online and on-site Face to Face training shall provide RN attendees with documentation showing no less than 30 Continuing Education Units earned (Contractor shall be accredited by nationally recognized organizations governing nursing and must be eligible for certification or maintenance of certification in Case Management)

Contractor shall provide all course materials to include but not limited to workbooks, supplemental textbooks and reference materials, access to online coursework and videos for classroom sessions.

Technical Support. Offer a help desk, available by telephone from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Eastern time, for trouble-shooting and technical support services for videos and the on-line learning components of program.