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Overview

The DBHDS State Facilities Clinical Conference is the first conference of its kind for clinical staff at DBHDS state facilities. DBHDS state facilities serve as the safety net for individuals in Virginia experiencing acute behavioral health crises at our nine state behavioral health inpatient facilities; provide care for individuals with developmental disabilities and/or medical and nursing needs at our training center and medical/long-term care facility; and provide rehabilitation to individuals who have committed sexual offenses at our center for behavioral rehabilitation. This conference, through engaging speakers, interactive workshops, and meaningful conversations, will enable participants to dive into a range of topics, including evidence-based models of care, ethics, trauma-informed care, and interventions for specialized populations. We are anticipating an audience of roughly 250 in-person participants, which will include individuals providing care at DBHDS state facilities, as well as DBHDS Central Office leaders.

Location Information

The Westin Richmond
6631 West Broad Street
Richmond, Virginia 23230

Agenda/Schedule

Keynote 8:45am-9:45am
Presenter:  Dr. Brian Sims; Senior Medical Advisor, National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors (NASMHPD)
Topic:    Medical Ethics and Trauma-Informed Care    
 
Breakout 1 10am-11:15am
Presenter:  Dr. Megan Ehret; Co-Director of Mental Health Program, Vice-Chair of Academic Affairs, Department of Practice, Sciences, and Health Outcomes Research, University of Maryland School of Pharmacy    
Topic: Evidence-based pharmacological interventions for SMI
 
Presenter: Dr. Lynda Hyatt; Executive Director, Gateway Homes
Topic: Interventions for individuals with BPD
 
Breakout 2 11:15am – 12:30pm 
Presenters: Nathan Habel, Director of Behavioral Health Services and Projects, DBHDS BACB Cert # 1-11-8674 and Nick Vanderburg, Behavior Analyst Division of Developmental Services, DBHDS 
 
Title: Behavior Science: Assessment, Behavior Support Planning, and Interdisciplinary Collaboration
 
Goals & Objectives:
Identify key characteristics and foundational principles of behavior science
Explain the purpose and common methods of functional behavior assessment (FBA)
Define and describe the basic functions of operant behavior
Describe the key components of behavior support planning and how it relates to FBA results
Identify how behavior science can contribute to an interdisciplinary collaboration
Presenter: Dr. Lauren Kois, UVA Institute of Law, Psychiatry, and Public Policy    
Topic: Incorporating the treatment of criminogenic risk factors into forensic treatment plans
 
Breakout 3 1:30pm – 2:45pm 
 
Presenter: Dr. Kevin Huckshorn, KAH Associates    
Topic: Reducing/eliminating seclusion and restraint - topic of culture change related to implementing trauma informed care approaches and reducing the use of coercive interventions such as seclusion and restraint    
 
Presenter: Dr. Pat Quigley    
Topic: Fall management and reduction- topic of post-fall interventions/preventing reoccurring falls
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Section Title
DBHDS Facilities Clinical Conference
Type
Discussion
Days
W
Time
8:45AM to 2:45PM
Dates
Nov 19, 2025
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
8.0
Location
  • Off Campus
Fee(s)
Fees starting at $0.00
Section Notes

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Additional Information: Please contact Liz Fillman at lfillman@vt.edu for any questions regarding this conference.

Cancellation Policy: Another person may be substituted at any time for this program. Please contact us at 540-231-5182 or e-mail cpeinfo@vt.edu to request a substitution. In the unlikely event that this program is canceled or postponed due to insufficient enrollments or unforeseen circumstances, the university cannot be held responsible for any other expenses, including cancellation or change charges assessed by airlines, hotels, travel agencies, or other organizations. Anyone requesting special requirements for this program should contact cpeinfo@vt.edu.

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