The ADAPT Community
10 Years After the Olmstead Decision Components of a Comprehensive Plan
WHAT TO LOOK FOR!
- Commitment of Governor /State Agency(s) Directors
- Statement of support of the ADA “most integrated setting”
- Includes nursing facilities, ICF-MR’s and all other institutions Identifies all affected populations – physical/cognitive/mental Children, young adults, older folks
- Identifies lead agency – Olmstead Plan coordination
- Identifies funding to implement plan Federal Money follow the Person (MFP) request State MFP process and/or policy Budget request(s) to State Legislature for transitioning folks
Provides for input from people with disabilities/older folks
Plan development Plan implementation Oversight
- Data Collection
Number in nursing facilities, ICF-MR’s and other institutions Number in waivers, Personal Care Option, Home Health, State funded programs Number on all waiting lists Number of people who have transitioned out
- Development of Identification Process
State request for Data Use Agreement from HHS/CMS Use of Community Based Organizations Identifies all populations – public/private Interest Assessment – Service Coordination Dispute Resolution
- Community Integration Assessment/Plan
Assess what community services are currently available Identifies community services/infrastructure needed to relocate or divert Identification of barriers to community integration (Nurse Practices Act, licensing, housing, funding transportation, employment, medical equipment, etc) Support Services needed to move/stay in community Timelines for moving to the community Number of people to transition each year
- Review/Monitoring of Community Integration
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