TRAININGS/EVENTS

• PEI OMA/EPSDT Outcome Measures Learning Lab Starting January 9, 2024, the DMH Outcomes team will provide additional support for all the Directly Operated (DO) and Legal Entity providers via our interactive PEI/OMA – EPSDT virtual drop-in lab, on Microsoft Teams. Learning Labs will be held the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month, from 1:00pm-2:00pm. These drop-in sessions provide a space to ask questions about the applications or forms (PEI OMA or EPSDT Outcome Measures), learn tips on using the applications, or ask questions specific to your provider site.
  • Labs held the 2nd Tuesday of the month, 1:00-2:00pm, can be accessed at: PEI/EPSDT LAB 2nd Tuesday
  • Labs held the 4th Tuesday of the month, 1:00-2:00pm, can be accessed at: PEI/EPSDT LAB 4th Tuesday
• CANS is a structured assessment used for identifying youth and family actionable needs and useful strengths. It provides a framework for developing and communicating about a shared vision and uses youth and family information to inform planning, support decisions, and monitor outcomes. DMH has made the decision that providers will complete the CANS-IP.  This includes the items on the CANS 50 plus 12 yes/no questions for screening for trauma and allows for the assessments of needs for multiple caregivers. It is completed through a collaborative process which includes children and youth ages 6 through age 20, and their caregivers (at a minimum). The CANS cannot be completed without being certified by Praed Foundation to administer the CANS. This also requires an annual recertification.
  • DMH Quality Assurance CANS Training Information
  • CANS Quick Guide
• PSC-35 is a psychosocial screening tool designed to facilitate the recognition of cognitive, emotional, and behavioral problems so appropriate interventions can be initiated as early as possible. Parents/caregivers will complete PSC-35 (parent/caregiver version) for children and youth ages 3 through age 18. Please be aware that there is no formal certification process to be able to administer the PSC-35. The Outcomes team created the video below at the request of providers to cover the basics of the PSC-35. It also addresses the different facets of information about the PSC-35 that are important to know.
  • PSC-35 Training Video
  • PSC-35 Quick Guide

CANS/PSC Training Series Developed by the EPSDT Outcomes Team, this training series will prepare staff with the necessary skills and knowledge needed to complete the CANS and PSC-35 as well as provide a good foundation on how to use both measures.

Clinical Utility of the CANS Trainings Developed by the EPSDT Outcomes Team in collaboration with the QA Team, these trainings demonstrate how the CANS can be used as a clinical tool.

CANS/PSC Webinar Series The DMH EPSDT Outcomes Team is hosting a series of CANS/PSC webinars. The focus of these webinars will be to cover data tips, data analysis, helpful resource, and answering questions related to the CANS and PSC.

Outcomes Measure Training for Clinicians/Clinical Team

Clinicians or clinical team members that will be administering, scoring or interpreting the PEI outcome questionnaires are the target audience for these trainings. We recommend EBP Leads, EBP Supervisors, and/or QA Research unit staff persons attend. Training on outcome questionnaires is required for all PEI EBPs.

***Prior to attending all PEI Outcome Measure trainings: Please, watch the PEI What, When, and How video.

Data Entry Training for Clerical and Administrative Staff

PEI Data Entry Training is intended for agency personnel who are responsible for entering PEI outcomes data in PEI OMA but EBP Leads, Supervisors, Data Entry Supervisors QA and Research staff persons may find the training helpful in developing strategies to ensure data entry is done correctly.

Sign-in begins 30 minutes prior to each training session.

PEI OMA/EPSDT Outcome Measures Learning Lab

Starting January 9, 2024, the DMH Outcomes team will provide additional support for all the Directly Operated (DO) and Legal Entity providers via our interactive PEI/OMA – EPSDT virtual drop-in lab, on Microsoft Teams. Learning Labs will be held the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month, from 1:00pm-2:00pm. These drop-in sessions provide a space to ask questions about the applications or forms (PEI OMA or EPSDT Outcome Measures), learn tips on using the applications, or ask questions specific to your provider site.

• • Labs held the 2nd Tuesday of the month, 1:00-2:00pm, can be accessed at PEI/EPSDT LAB 2nd Tuesday
  • Labs held the 4th Tuesday of the month, 1:00-2:00pm, can be accessed at: PEI/EPSDT LAB 4th Tuesday

E-Learning Videos

• • PEI What, when and How (Prerequisite for online outcome measures trainings)
  • PHQ-9 Training Video
  • GAD-7 Training Video
  • PCL-5 Training Video
  • UCLA PTSD-RI-5 Training Video

PEI MHIP

We have completed live PEI MHIP training — Please email Robert Levine: rlevine@dmh.lacounty.gov if you need training help in PEI MHIP.

• • PEI OMA for MHIP Data Entry Training PowerPoint

Questions regarding trainings should be e-mailed to PEIOutcomes@dmh.lacounty.gov