Summaries
How often must a monthly summary be completed?
Once a month
How often must Staff Action Plans be reviewed and updated?
Every 6 months or when goals change.
What does IPOP stand for?
Individual Protection and Oversight Plan
True or False?
Life Plans must be reviewed annually.
False.
They must be reviewed at least twice a year.
What does OPWDD stand for?
Office for People With Developmental Disabilities.
Who is responsible for writing monthly summaries??
Assistant Managers/Managers
Staff Action Plan goals must align with which section of the Life Plan?
Section 2, the Valued Outcomes section.
How often must an IPOP be reviewed and updated?
Twice a year, or as needed based on changes.
What is the purpose of a 45-day letter?
To distribute plans to the circle of support.
How many rights documents need to be reviewed annually for Community Services?
Two (2) - Poster with pictures and palm card.
What must be included in a monthly summary to document goal progress?
A description of progress towards the goal, what support staff provided, and any changes in need.
In a residential setting, what is the minimum number of goals needed per person?
Three (3) goals
True or False
An IPOP can replace the need for a Life Plan.
False
The IPOP is a supplement to the Life Plan.
What are you reviewing when you receive the Life Plan after a review?
Everything! You must look over the entire Life Plan to ensure everything is correct.
Where do you save correspondence with Care Coordinators to ensure all parties have access to communication?
Under Individuals Records in the "Care Coordinator Correspondence" folder.
True or False
Monthly summaries should only focus on positive outcomes?
False, They should include all updates including challenges and setbacks.
Who is responsible for ensuring the Staff Action Plans align with the Life Plan?
QIDP, Senior Managers, and Managers.
What is the difference between an IPOP and a Life Plan?
An IPOP focuses on supervision and safety needs while a Life Plan outlines all areas of support.
What is Person-Centered Planning and why is it important?
Person-Centered planning helps people with I/DD have a say in their own care and their future. It helps them have control over their lives by focusing on what they need, what they're good at, and what they want. They make choices about their support and services, helping them live more independently, and with dignity.
Can the Life Plan review packet be turned in before the plans start?
Yes! Once the IPOP is signed by all parties, includes all current attachments, and the Staff Action Plan is approved in myEvolve, you can send the packet in!
No need to wait!
If the person supported refuses to work on a goal for an extended amount of time, what should staff do?
Document the refusals, recommend alternatives, and discuss changes in the upcoming Life Plan.
What three (3) key elements must be included in each Staff Action Plan goal?
Staff action, frequency, and type of prompts needed.
If there is a Temporary Downgrade of Liquid/Food consistency, do you need to complete an addendum to the IPOP? If so, why?
Yes, the IPOP needs to reflect the change, even if it is temporary. If/when the tempory downgrade is changed, another addendum needs to be completed.
What are three (3) reasons you would request an addendum to the Life Plan?
The person supported asked for a change, change in health status, a new goal, relocation, changes in providers, significant changes in the safeguards, when the Life Plan is ineffective, adding/removing waiver services, changes that impact billing (effective period start dates, etc.)
What document must be signed before a Life Plan is finalized?
Attachment B: Life Plan Acknowledgement.