Mission Statement

The Connecticut Workgroup on Challenging Behaviors is committed to promoting a healthcare culture that is person-centered and responsive to the behavioral health needs of individuals in long-term care settings.  We achieve this by facilitating the development of Best Practices, advocating for legislative and policy change, and coordinating educational opportunities for providers.

Workgroup Overview

In January 2004, the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman organized the Connecticut Workgroup on Challenging Behaviors, a multi-disciplinary group of experts and major stakeholders in the fields of psychiatric and dementia care.  Beginning with the initial conference and continuing throughout the year, workgroup members have exhibited a true spirit of collaboration, and real progress has been made.

The Workgroup is comprised of four (4) Committees, each with distinct goals and objectives.  The Care and Case Discussion Committee reviews case scenarios, interventions, and outcomes; identifies successful strategies; makes recommendations; and drafts model guidelines.  The Training Committee develops provider education tools designed to support healthcare professionals and caregivers, focusing on areas of need identified by the Care and Case Discussion Committee.  The Policy, Regulation and Legislation Committee examines current policies, regulations, and resources to enhance care delivery and develop proposals for future policy and legislative guidelines.  The Membership Committee continually evaluates and determines the best composition of stakeholders for the Workgroup.