SAMPLE POLICY WORK

• Direct Support Professionals: Deliver daily support, teach life skills, and monitor client progress. • Clinical Staff (e.g., Nurses, Behavioral Specialists): Provide clinical oversight and periodic health assessments. • Care Coordinators: Interact with families, manage emergency incidents, and ensure that every client’s needs are addressed promptly. • Quality Assurance Team: Audits service delivery and maintains compliance with TN.0357.R05.00.

Procedural Guidance 1.

Assessment and Admission:

– Initiate a comprehensive assessment to confirm the individual’s need for Residential Habilitation. – Complete all relevant forms and secure supporting documentation, including previous medical records and psychological assessments. – Finalize the individualized care plan based on the comprehensive assessment. 2. Service Implementation: – Provide services according to the approved care plan and document service hours accurately. – Implement ongoing monitoring through scheduled reviews and adjust care plans as necessary. – Enforce strict adherence to staff ratios and ensure that all service components align with regulatory guidelines. 3. Authorization and Documentation: – All interventions must be pre-authorized by the designated care coordinator. – Documentation includes daily logs, periodic progress reports, and regular care plan reviews stored securely in the electronic records system. – Regular submission of service reports to regulatory bodies and internal audits verify compliance with both hour limits and budgetary restrictions.

b. Supported Living

Service Description

Supported Living services are designed for individuals who prefer or require a community-based living arrangement rather than residing in a congregate setting. Under Supported Living, individuals are provided with tailored assistance in managing their homes, navigating daily challenges, and fostering independence while still receiving essential support services.