Direct Care Training Initiative
- Goals and Activities:
Train for Impact
Train for specific to the home environment with redesigned Group Home Curriculum (GHC)
Train using time-tested learning points backed by veteran trainers
Integrate the GHC with consumer's plan
Employ directly related training activity to demonstrate learning (e.g., intervention)
Completed assignments indicate completion of training
Provide immediate relevance to DCW training
Reduce loss of comprehension using on-the-job learning
Reduce time to training completion by at least 50%
Design training curriculum that expedites learning points
Eliminiate/reduce travel time to CMHCM
Eliminate class waiting lists
Enable just-in-time training by providers
As trainers of DCE's for many years, CMHCM is truly sincere in our concerns:
Training as a priority held by Home Managers
Training as a competency demostrated by Home Managers (training certification)
Fidelity of training over time -- compliance motivation vs. quality assurance
Reading accomodations for those who have difficulty reading
