Working Together – The Role of ODP with ICF/MR Agencies Office of Developmental Programs

Objectives for this Session: Define role of ODP in increasing communications with public and non-state ICF/MR agencies. Define the role of ODP in the collaborative development of best practices in programmatic supports, Risk Management practices, positive practices, Rights Protection, and person-centered planning approaches. Define role of ODP in the collaborative development of staff capacity/training development for ICF/MR agencies.

Mission Statement The Mission of Pennsylvania DPW is to:  Promote, improve, and sustain the quality of family life.  Break the cycle of dependency  Promote respect for employees  Protect and serve the state’s most vulnerable citizens  Manage our resources effectively

Basic Principles of ICF/MR Facilities are : Each individual has capacity for growth and development Each individual should have access to services that enhance his/her development, well-being and quality of life

Basic Principles of ICF/MR Facilities: Each individual should have access to the most normal and least restrictive social and physical environments consistent with his/her needs. Each individual’s services should be delivered in accordance with a single, comprehensive individual support plan that is developed, monitored, coordinated, and revised by members of an interdisciplinary team.

Basic Principles of ICF/MR Facilities & Everyday Lives Values ICF/MR PrinciplesEveryday Lives Values Capacity for growth and development Individuality; Success; Safety; Mentoring Access to services that enhance development, well-being & quality of life Choice; Control; Stability; Rights; Quality

Basic Principles of ICF/MR Agencies & Everyday Lives Values ICF/MR PrinciplesEveryday Lives Values Access to least restrictive environments to meet needs Freedom; Community Inclusion; Relationships; Privacy Services delivered in a single, comprehensive support plan developed & monitored by team Accountability Collaboration

Increasing Communication Visit non-state ICF/MR agencies Restart the ICF/MR Forum Meetings Forums will be working meetings and include public and non-state ICF/MR agency and ODP staff Forums will be driven by ODP initiatives Forums will include topics driven by participants

Develop Best Practices Forums/meetings will address topics related to:  Programmatic Supports  Risk Management Practices  Positive Practices/Rights Protection  Person Centered Planning  Efficient Resource Utilization

Development of Staff Capacity Training needs will be identified to support the basic principles of ICF/MR Facilities Trainings will be provided to support the basic principles and the best practices in the areas that promote the values of Everyday Lives

Next Steps/Questions April – initiate ICF/MR Agency Forums Visits to ICF/MR facilities Comments/Questions