Hayden Consultation Services

NEWS FLASH!!! The newest Hayden is a Kocher!!!

HCSI — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 18:51:47 +0000

Logan Kocher was delivered this morning, 8 lbs. and 21 inches! We all wish Dena and Josh, and the entire Kocher and Kaplowitz families our heartfelt CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Encountering Autism While On Duty: First Responder Training

HCSI — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:21:16 +0000

Title: Encountering Autism While On Duty: First Responder Training
Location: Ventura County Office of Education Conference Center, 5100 Adolfo Road Camarillo, California 93012
Link out: Click here
Description: Ventura County Autism Society is sponsoring a training designed to teach first responders how to recognize difficulties with communication, address behavioral concerns and interact with individuals with autism while on duty.
Start Time: 8:00
Date: 2012-03-01
End Time: 12:00

Patient Satisfaction Associated with Increased Costs, Mortality

HCSI — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:12:05 +0000

A study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine finds patients with higher healthcare satisfaction were more likely to have hospital admissions, greater prescription drug use, and increased total healthcare expenditures when compared to those who report the lowest satisfaction. Further, despite increased services and costs, individuals with greater satisfaction also had higher mortality when compared with those who reported lowest satisfaction.

This study provides a cautionary tale that should serve as a reminder that behavioral support needs to focus on data that measure behavioral change and not necessarily whether or not the client or his or her caregiver are satisfied with services. The caveat is that though behavioral service providers should not be wholly driven by customer satisfaction, they must ensure that indices of social validation remain at acceptable levels.

(Source: Fenton, J.J., Jerant, A.F., Bertakis, K.D., and Franks, P. (2012), A national study of patient satisfaction, health care utilization, expenditures, and mortality. Archives of Internal Medicine, Feb. 13)

Hayden on Facebook!!!

HCSI — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:30:58 +0000

Hayden Consultation Services has created its Facebook page so that updates from our website can be sent out to those who want to follow our work! Please follow our link:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hayden-Consultation-Services/208333552596254

And “Like” us!

The Loneliness of a Caregiver

HCSI — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 15:44:18 +0000

Title: The Loneliness of a Caregiver.
Location: Senior Concerns, 401 Hodencamp Road, Thousand Oaks.
Description: Caregiving , especially for a loved one with dementia can be a very isolating experience. In scientific studies loneliness was the most important factor predicting low quality of life among caregivers, including a loss of self and significantly higher levels of depression. If you are a caregiver and are experiencing loneliness, this program is for you. Dr. Hayden will offer tips and techniques to combat feelings of loneliness and isolation and get the help you need to take care of you. This presentation is offered at Senior Concerns, 401 Hodencamp Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 from 4-5:30 pm. Light refreshments will be served.

Start Time: 4:00
Date: 2012-02-14
End Time: 5:30

Brain Injury Center to offer Free Counseling

HCSI — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:23:31 +0000

The Brain Injury Center of Ventura County is offering free counseling. Please read the article from the January 30 Ventura Star to learn of the impacts traumatic brain injury can have on not only the individual but his or her entire family. The article can be found at: http://www.vcstar.com/news/2012/jan/30/brain-injury-center-to-offer-free-counseling/

CALABA

HCSI — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:01:51 +0000

Title: CALABA.
Location: Hyatt Regency, Garden Grove.
Link out: Click here
Description: 30th Annual Regional Conference for the California Association for Behavior Analysis
Start Date: 2012-02-16
End Date: 2012-02-18

New Definition of Autism Will Exclude Many . . .

HCSI — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:46:06 +0000

Many articles, such as one recently published in the New York Times, reveal that the new diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorder (ASD), to be included in the upcoming addition of the fifth edition of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), will exclude many individuals currently diagnosed with autism (299.00). Similarly, many of those diagnosed with other developmental disorders, such as Asperger’s Disorder (299.80), will likely be excluded as well.

This change will have far reaching effects if implemented as currently defined. To read the NY Times article, please follow this link: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/20/health/research/new-autism-definition-would-exclude-many-study-suggests.html?_r=2

Untreated Mental Illness

HCSI — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:20:42 +0000

The impact of mental illness, especially when it is untreated, is staggering. For the individual, mental illness can cause suffering, exclusion from society, and a reduced life expectancy. For the family, it can create heartache, stress, and even stigmatization from the community. For society, mental illness can mean millions of dollars in lost productivity as well as serious risks to the health and safety of others in the community as was the case with Jared Lee Loughner, whose case appears to encapsulate all the maladies that can occur.

In a recent article published in USA Today, numbers are listed from a SAMHSA report suggesting 20% of Americans suffer from mental illness and less than 40% of these individuals report they received any kind of treatment. To read the article in its entirety, follow this link: http://yourlife.usatoday.com/health/medical/mentalhealth/story/2012-01-19/Many-with-mental-illness-go-without-treatment-survey-says/52653166/1

Stand Up For Autism!!!

HCSI — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 00:00:35 +0000

A comedy event to benefit autism featuring an all female lineup of comedians!!! Located at the Cuesta Performing Arts Center, January 28th from 7:00 to 10:00. Please check out our events calendar for details!