Summaries
How often must a monthly summary be completed & what is included in a monthly summary?
How often must a Staff Action Plan (SAP) be reviewed and updated?
Every 6 months or when there is a change to the goal.
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?
Residential- Assistant Managers/Managers
Day Services- DSPs/CIMs
Staff Action Plan goals must align with which section of the life plan?
Section 2. The SAP and the life plan must have each goal listed with the same valued outcome so they match.
How often must an IPOP be reviewed and updated?
Twice a year, or as needed based on any changes.
What is the purpose of a 45 day letter?
To show that the plans were distributed to the circle of support within the 45 days.
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.
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.
What is the minimum number of goals a person can have?
3 goals
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 are you reviewing when you recieve the life plan after a review?
Everything! You must look over the entire life plan to sure everything is correct and matches all of our plans.
Can the life plan review packet be turned in before the plan starts?
Yes! Once the IPOP is signed by all parties, includes all current attachments, and the Staff Action Plan is approved in myEvolv, you can send the packet in!
True or False: Monthly Summaries should only focus on positive outcomes?
False. They should include all updates including challenges and setbacks.
The person signing off on the attachment B form (Senior Manager/RSM for residential, CIS/CIC for day services)
True or False: An IPOP can replace the need for a life plan?
False. The IPOP is a supplement to the life plan
What is person-centered planning and why is it important?
Person-Centered planning helps the people we support 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.
What document must be signed when you are approving a life plan?
Attachment B: Life Plan Acknowledgement.
If the person supported refuses to work on a goal for an extended amount of time, what should staff do?
Document the refusals, commend alternatives, and discuss changes in the upcoming life plan meeting.
What 3 key elements must be included in each staff action plan goal?
Staff action, frequency, & the type of prompt needed
If there is a temporary downgrade of liquid/food consistancy or a change in the person's eating & swallowing guidelines, do you need to complete an addendum to the IPOP? Why?
Yes. The IPOP needs to reflect the change. Even if it is temporary.
What are 3 reason 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.)
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