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The ADAPT Community

OLMSTEAD IMPLEMENTATION

1. Involve all groups concerned about developing more community services and avoiding unnecessary institutionalization. (IL, DD, Mental Health, Aging, etc.).

2. Get data/information on number of people receiving community services, institutional services and waiting lists for each program. Research all funding (Title XIX Medicaid , Title XX Block grant, Voc Rehab, State etc).

Nursing Facilities
ICF-MR's - large and small - public and private
State Hospitals
Waivers - number? How large? Who does it serve?
Personal Care Option - Who does it serve? Hours per week.
Home Health
State funded programs

3. Outline of a Comprehensive Effectively Working Plan

What exists today. Programs, number of people served, waiting lists.
Development of identification process - using community organizations.
Development of support services (infrastructure) needed to get/keep people out of nursing facilities, ICF-MR’s and other institutions.
Intensive Service Coordinator
Simple Intake System
Waiver and other program development enhancements
Number of people per year that will transition out of nursing facilities, ICF-MR’s and other institutions
Number of people per year that will be diverted from nursing facilities, ICF-MR’s and other institutions
Identification of and recommendations for the elimination of barriers to community placements
Regulations (Nurse Practice Acts, licensing, etc.)
Affordable, accessible, integrated housing
Transportation
Quality monitoring system based on consumer satisfaction
Per year funding for implementation of plan