CLBC STANDARDS FOR UNACCREDITED SERVICE PROVIDERS an introduction for service providers
Webinar Objectives introduce standards review reporting expectations clarify role of the service provider and analyst discuss training options review timelines
CLBC Contractors directly contracted home sharing providers accredited service providers service providers who do not require accreditation
CLBC’s intent is to have consistency in expectations and make sure that common basic standards are being met by all contracted service providers.
Terms & Conditions Schedule B: new standards took effect April 1, 2012
Does this apply to me? Home sharing providers who have another contract Behavioural consultants Respite providers who hold a contract with CLBC Agencies not accredited by CARF, COA, CQI
It does not apply to Ø direct funded supports Ø psychologists doing assessments Ø occupational therapy services Ø agencies undergoing accreditation in 2012
Implementation Plan we do not expect unaccredited sp’s to meet all of the standards until March − April/May introduce standards − June-September training − central inquiries desk − November 30 compliance report − compliance monitoring 2013
Why do we need standards? our practice requirements are consistent our service providers clearly understand their roles and responsibilities families and staff are able to assess whether service providers are meeting established standards to ensure that:
How were they developed? with service providers based on accreditation standards similar to Home Sharing
financial accountability human resources health and safety rights & informed choice accessibility Domains
online tutorial in person training resource guide implementation planning tool help desk Resources
Information on CLBC website: ortunities/service-providers/ ortunities/service-providers/ To receive help by on the standards:
service providers are expected to: The Service Provider’s Role know they must meet the standards by March 2013 check the website for information updates register for a training event the help desk for assistance submit compliance reports November 2012 & March 2013
To ensure that service providers: The Analyst’s Role know they must meet the standards by March 2013 are directed to the website register for a training event the help desk for assistance submit their compliance report Nov & March Analysts will monitor compliance in 2013
Implementation Timelines we do not expect sp’s to meet all of the standards until March 2013 April/May introductory webinars On-Line course- end of May May-September training (see website) November 30, 2012 compliance reporting March 31, 2013 full compliance expected
Training Dates North: Prince George, Terrace, Fort St. John June Interior: Penticton May 29Vernon May 24 Castlegar June 14 Cranbrook June 15 Merrit June 19Kamloops June 20 Contact the local QS office to register
Training Dates Vancouver Island: Courtney - June 5 Nanaimo- June 11 Duncan- June 12 Parksville- June 18- Campbell River- June 19 Victoria - June 25 & July 10 Lower Mainland: Vancouver Coastal June 14 Simon FraserJune 21 SurreyJune 26 Upper FraserJune 28 & July 17 Contact the local QS office to register