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Working Together – The Role of ODP with ICF/MR Agencies. Office of Developmental Programs. Objectives for this Session:. Define role of ODP in increasing communications with public and non-state ICF/MR agencies.
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Working Together – The Role of ODP with ICF/MR Agencies Office of Developmental Programs
Objectives for this Session: • Define role of ODP in increasing communications with public and non-state ICF/MR agencies. • Define the role of ODP in the collaborative development of best practices in programmatic supports, Risk Management practices, positive practices, Rights Protection, and person-centered planning approaches. • Define role of ODP in the collaborative development of staff capacity/training development for ICF/MR agencies.
Mission Statement • The Mission of Pennsylvania DPW is to: • Promote, improve, and sustain the quality of family life. • Break the cycle of dependency • Promote respect for employees • Protect and serve the state’s most vulnerable citizens • Manage our resources effectively
Basic Principles of ICF/MR Facilities are : • Each individual has capacity for growth and development • Each individual should have access to services that enhance his/her development, well-being and quality of life
Basic Principles of ICF/MR Facilities: • Each individual should have access to the most normal and least restrictive social and physical environments consistent with his/her needs. • Each individual’s services should be delivered in accordance with a single, comprehensive individual support plan that is developed, monitored, coordinated, and revised by members of an interdisciplinary team.
Basic Principles of ICF/MR Facilities & Everyday Lives Values
Increasing Communication • Visit non-state ICF/MR agencies • Restart the ICF/MR Forum Meetings • Forums will be working meetings and include public and non-state ICF/MR agency and ODP staff • Forums will be driven by ODP initiatives • Forums will include topics driven by participants
Develop Best Practices • Forums/meetings will address topics related to: • Programmatic Supports • Risk Management Practices • Positive Practices/Rights Protection • Person Centered Planning • Efficient Resource Utilization
Development of Staff Capacity • Training needs will be identified to support the basic principles of ICF/MR Facilities • Trainings will be provided to support the basic principles and the best practices in the areas that promote the values of Everyday Lives
Next Steps/Questions • April – initiate ICF/MR Agency Forums • Visits to ICF/MR facilities • Comments/Questions