SAMPLE POLICY WORK

generated. This report highlights functional strengths, current challenges, and specific areas where targeted interventions will be most beneficial.

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Use of Checklists: Standardized checklists are used throughout the assessment process to ensure consistency, accuracy, and compliance with regulatory assessment standards.

d. Developing the Individual Support Plan (ISP) Building on the comprehensive assessment data, the ISP is constructed using a collaborative, step-by-step approach designed to ensure clarity, accountability, and measurability.

Steps in ISP Development

1. Pre-Planning Meeting • Engagement Session: –

Organize an initial pre-planning meeting involving the individual, designated family members/guardians, relevant direct support professionals, and a representative of the Care Coordination team. – Establish a respectful environment where the individual’s voice is central to the discussion. • Information Gathering: – Review assessment reports and preliminary ideas for potential support strategies. – Discuss the client’s personal goals and hopes for the future, highlighting areas of interest and passion. • Establishing Priorities: – Identify immediate needs and longer-term aspirations. – Use planning tools such as “Life Maps” or “Strengths and Needs” matrices to capture data in a visual, engaging manner. Develop goals that are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound. For instance, if a client wishes to increase community integration, a goal might be “Attend one community event per month with support to initiate new social contacts.” Incorporation of Self-Advocacy: – Ensure that the individual’s preferences and suggestions are fully reflected in the goal-setting discussion. • Family and Caregiver Input: – Incorporate insights from family members who can offer historical context and additional perspectives about the client’s needs. 2. Collaborative Goal Setting • SMART Goals: – •