SPD Transformation Update

SPD Program/Regional Staff

April 22, 2014

Program Update

• Policy Revisions/Updates

• Training/Education

• SPD InitiativesLegislationSingle AccessDemonstration Projects

• Engagement Strategy

Policy Revisions/Updates

• Direct Family Support Broadening the definition of

“respite”Updated language (person

directed, flexibility)Reducing administrative burden

Independent Living Support

• Sharing results of ILS evaluation.

• Obtain additional feedback to update and expand ILS policy framework; plan to serve more individuals.

• Policy update will be consistent with the transformation principles.

Levels of Support Policy

• Promotes inclusion of community-based resources to meet the participant’s assessed needs in a support plan. i.e.: diabetic clinic, mental health services.

• Allows for a range of suitable programs and residential options to be considered.

• Choice is maximized while maintaining an appropriate supportive service that meets the wishes and assessed needs of the applicant/participant.

Training / Education

• Planning for training with staff and service providers;Person directed servicesSupported decision makingDignity of riskChoice

SPD Initiatives

LegislationWill provide foundation to support SPD

TransformationLiterature and jurisdictional reviews

underwayReviewing other jurisdictional legislative

frameworks Consultations will be plannedTentatively planned for Spring 2016

SPD Initiatives (Cont’d)

Family Demonstration Projects Criteria finalized, and circulated to regions Regional staff to identify potential clients/familiesTemplates required, with client information/funding sources and overview of plan/costing Eagerness to get these underway as soon as possible New model may be launched based on outcomes

Single Access

• Levels of Support Policy going through approval process.

• Identifies the support needs individuals require.

• Replacing “gate keeping” model.

• “No wrong door” philosophy.

• Harmonizing policies with DHW.

Engagement Strategy

• Focus will be on keeping staff, sector, community and clients engaged and informed;

• Regular video-conferences with SPD staff;

• Intranet site developed with updates, Q and A’s;

• Role of the Joint Advisory Committee

• Role of Mary Jane Hampton

• Updates on activities, and success stories to be shared.