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Real Choices Systems Change Grants for Community Living. Idaho Real Choice Systems Change (2001-2004) & Money Follows The Person (2003-2006) Grants. Beth Hudnall Stamm, PhD, Neill F Piland, DrPH, Debra Larsen, PhD, Ann D Kirkwood, Russell C Spearman, MEd, Stacy Specht, MPA & Donna Parker, AA
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Real Choices Systems Change Grants for Community Living Idaho Real Choice Systems Change (2001-2004) & Money Follows The Person (2003-2006) Grants Beth Hudnall Stamm, PhD, Neill F Piland, DrPH, Debra Larsen, PhD, Ann D Kirkwood,Russell C Spearman, MEd, Stacy Specht, MPA & Donna Parker, AA Institute of Rural Health at Idaho State University
Project Goals • The goal of this project is to create enduring systems change in community long-term services and supports. The plan for change is in two phases and two separate grants 18-P-91537; 2001-2004 and 11-P-92045; 2003-2006 that overlap by one year • Phase 1 • a statewide anti-stigma campaign and a needs and resources assessment including an economic analysis of the current system, culminating in a plan for change • Phase 2 • Community development project and effectiveness study to test and refine the plan
Improving Community Integrated Services and Outcomes • Statewide Assessment of Needs and Resources (2001-2003) to develop a baseline and benchmarks of needs and resources for people of any age with disabilities and long-term illnesses in the state of Idaho • Anti-Stigma Campaign (2001-2004) designed to reduce stigma thereby paving the way for more successful community integration, a • Economic Analysis of the current Medicaid system (2001-2004) to maximize appropriate funding strategies and leveraging of available funds • Community Development Project (2003-2005) to examine the political and fiscal feasibility of addressing access to resources for living by approaching it as a community development problem, not a health care problem • Effectiveness study (2003-2005)to determine the quality and value of the plan derived. The final product will be a plan for statewide implementation that has more integration of services, consumer and stakeholder input, and a monitoring system for continuous quality improvement.
Target Population • Statewide project, with a regional component, targeting people of all ages with physical, mental, developmental, or age-related disabilities and long- term care needs.
Types of Disabilities Represented by N&R Respondents 485 people reported 636 disabilities
Age of Onset for 2nd Disability Mean onset 42 yrs (23 SD) Age at Onset Age of Onset for Initial Disability older adult birth 11% 28% adult 39% childhood 22% Mean onset 26 yrs (27 SD) Current Age of Participants Mean 40 yrs (SD 27) Most common age = 40 yrs Youngest age = 0 yrs Oldest age = 97 yrs
Goal 1: Anti-Stigma Campaign • Advisory Work Group to support the anti-stigma campaign (2001-2003; 2004-2005) • State-wide campaign 2003-2004 • Pre and post-test state-wide random phone survey of values, attitudes (2003, 2004) • Stepped up regional anti-stigma campaign through 2005 with second post-test
Goal 2: Economic Analysis • Continue Economic Analysis of the current Medicaid system to identify ways to reapportion and maximize funding • Conduct statistical, economic, and policy analysis of the first all available data
Community Development Project • People with disabilities do not have a chance to share in resources equally with non-PWDs • Creating a hospitable climate for community integration is critical • Refine Coalition plan based on first Real Choices Systems Change study and input from that Coalition • Identify community(ies) and establish a cooperative agreement for community development • Convene Coalition(s) • Study how selected community(ies) develop resources across life areas • Intensify anti-stigma campaign in community development town(s).
Goal 3: Community Integration Effectiveness Study • PWD experience lower quality of life than their non-PWD peers • Continue effectiveness study from 2003 • Recruit additional participants for effectiveness study • Continue or recruit intervention community • Recruit a comparison community • Conduct a 1 year follow-up on participants from the first study
Quality of Life Total Household Income • More than half of the respondents (54.5%) reported total household income of less than $25,000 per year. • Most Commonly Reported = $15,000-24,000 (20%) • Just over one third of respondents reported total household income of <$15,000 per year (34.5%)
12% Disability Has Caused Additional Health Problems
Participant Involvement Individuals enrolled in the study will actively direct actions relating to their community integration and will provide feedback as to needs and preferences.
Participant Involvement • Individuals enrolled in the effectiveness study will actively direct actions relating to their community integration and will provide feedback as to needs and preferences
Evaluation of Grant Completion • Anti-stigma campaign- Evaluation based on pre- and post-campaign surveys • Economic Analysis – evaluation based on existence of document, recommendations & issues addressed. • Community Development Project- Evaluation based on reports, recommendations and need/resources addressed • Effectiveness Study- Evaluation based on regular survey intervals to determine if the project meets the needs of the participant, and satisfaction with expected outcomes
Refining the Process…Federal Requirements • Participant presentations • Other people with disabilities • Confidentiality • Executive sessions • Blanket Statements of Confidentiality • Coalition involvement in participant plans • Participant releases of information
This document was developed under Grants No. 18-P-91537 and 11-P-92045 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. However, the contents herein do not necessarily represent the policy of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and you should not infer endorsement by the Federal government. Please include this disclaimer whenever copying or using all or any part of this document in dissemination activities. Funding and Participating Organizations
Real Choices Systems Change Grants for Community Living Idaho Real Choice Systems Change (2001-2004) & Money Follows The Person (2003-2006) Grants Beth Hudnall Stamm, PhD, Neill F Piland, DrPH, Ann D Kirkwood,Russell C Spearman, MEd, Stacy Specht, MPA & Donna Parker, AA Institute of Rural Health at Idaho State University