Child Outcome Summary
What are the 3 outcomes we need to complete the COS?
1. Positive social relationships
2. Acquiring and using knowledge and skills
3. Use of appropriate behaviors to meet needs
When completing a combined report what are the first steps?
Determine who is starting the report
Set a target date to complete
To qualify for EI you only need a standard deviation of -1.0
False!
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How many days do we have to complete an IFSP after we receive the referral?
45 days
Where should confidential form be stored?
The server (signed forms, notes, reports)
Name two tools we use to complete the COS.
Decision Tree
Larimer County Age Anchoring Tool
Three Child Outcome page
Where is the draft outcomes page stored?
Romulus; server file
You can complete your entry COS 15 days after the initial IFSP meeting with the providers and the family.
False!
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How many days do you have until you start your services after the IFSP is signed?
30 days after signing the IFSP
TRUE OR FALSE: You can use the Initial IFSP meeting as a start date.
True!
As long as you provide strategies.
Who helps complete the COS?
Everybody involved with this child. Daycare provider, therapists, parents, grandparents etc…
If an IFSP team member cannot attend the IFSP meeting, what is the protocol?
Call family before the IFSP meeting to share results and recommendations.
To complete the entry COS the FRC only needs to use the therapist reports.
False!
You need to use the parent report & provider evaluation report.
How many services dates do you offer a family for therapy or evaluations?
At least 2
Who completes sections 3 & 4 of the outcomes pages?
Team completes with parent input during the IFSP meeting
When should the Entry COS and Exit COS be completed?
At the initial IFSP meeting and Exit COS at 6-month review or at the last therapy session.
The best practice is to invite your FRC to be present during one of your last visits with your family.
For the IFSP meeting, who is responsible for filling out the first two question of the outcomes page?
The family along with the provider during the IFSP meeting
If the child does not qualify for your services, you do not need to stay and participate in completing the entry COS.
False!
Everyone's information is gathered as part of the entry COS.
How many evaluation tools do we need to complete to find a child eligible?
2 evaluation tools and 2 professionals
What day in the month do initial IFSPs need to be completed in order to be added to count?
First of the month
10th of the month
End of the month
1. First of the month
Why do we complete the COS?
Mandatory.
The Federal Government requires us to gather data on how our EI services are making an impact on children’s growth and development. Equity or quality assurance of our services.
Who is responsible for uploading the evaluation reports to the DMS?
The last evaluator to complete the report.
They also need to proofread it and email partners that their portion is complete.
When you complete the COS you need to use the family tree.
False!
It’s the Decision Tree.
What 3 ways can a child be eligible for early intervention services?
Standardized Evaluation tool, Informed Clinical Opinion or diagnosis with a high probability of developmental delay
How soon after the IFSP meeting should the final verision of the outcomes page be uploaded to the DMS by you or the designated editor.
Within 24 hours