ECHO Intellectual Disability/Developmental Disability Mental Health Clinic

2020

The prevalence of individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (ID/DD) has risen significantly in Washington State and nationally. Management of behavioral health conditions in the ID/DD population by healthcare providers often requires specialized experience and expertise. This combination of factors has contributed to shortages in the workforce in Washington State capable of providing appropriate behavioral health services to the ID/DD population. The Project ECHO model has been recognized nationally and internationally as an effective method to improve community capacity to treat common, complex chronic conditions and monitor outcomes especially in rural and underserved communities. The ECHO ID/DD Mental Health clinic provides teleconsultation and training to providers in the community who serve individuals (children and adults) with intellectual and developmental disabilities who also have a behavioral health challenge. This training leverages technology to share "best practice" knowledge through case presentations, didactic teaching, and places importance on monitoring outcome and impact of the ECHO clinic on clinical practice. In addition to learning through case discussion, didactic material will focus on relevant topics including behavioral medication management, behavioral health interventions, and modifications to behavioral health interventions to improve community-based healthcare provider's ability to accommodate those with intellectual and developmental and maximize treatment benefit and supports for these individuals in their community setting.

Continuing Education/Community Training

Education & Early Intervention, Health-Related Activities

Community Trainees / Short term trainees, Professionals and Para-Professionals

None

Regional

N/A