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Audio (MP3) Listen in New Window Presentation (PDF) Open in New window Goals for Today Update on work group activities Open discussion/questions Sharing of ideas to make the Hybrid model successful Work Group The Work Group has Expanded to Include: INARF Members Community Mental Health Centers Indiana Institute on Disability & Community BRS – Management Staff BRS Field Staff Briljent The Project So Far Late 2013: Established workgroup with INARF, providers, IIDC, and DDRS Spring, 2014: Identified necessary modifications to current VRS employment services Summer, 2014: Outlined proposed modifications The Project So Far Fall, 2014: Obtained feedback on proposed changes January, 2015: Finalized modifications based on feedback and additional workgroup input Now: Working on Implementation and clarification By April 30, 2015 Finalize Menu of Services – definitions, requirements, expectations Create/Modify Documentation – Discovery Profile, Ongoing Support and Fading Plan, etc. Establish guidance for transitioning existing cases to new system By April 30, 2015 Develop Training Materials Announce Training Locations and Dates Deliver Executive-Level Presentation on system modifications By June 30, 2015 Deliver joint-training throughout May and June in various locations across the state Distribute new documentation/forms Distribute finalized menu of services ModifyVR Case Management System and distribute new service codes Finalize provider agreements Establish evaluation criteria To Meet these Goals… Split into 3 Sub-Groups (Divide and Conquer) Definitions and Discovery Training Documentation Definition/Discovery Develop minimum information set for discovery Flesh out the discovery process Define job readiness components Create a service menu based upon best practices Definition/Discovery What is critical information to have about any consumer, regardless of functioning level? What assessment processes would you use, if available, that you cannot use now? Are there any non-reimbursable services that you would use, if made available? What have we missed? Training Identify VRC and CRP training needs Develop joint-training curriculum Develop Executive Briefing Create plan for statewide joint training Collaborate in presentation of training Training What immediate questions about implementation come to mind? What will be the most difficult changes to make? How can we prepare you for those changes? Would you be willing to have some training provided remotely or via the internet? Documentation Develop Documentation and Templates for Discovery, Fading Plans, and other items Ensure all documentation is useful Eliminate redundancy Justify Billing Ensure regular communication of information Documentation What documentation is critical? What recommendations do you have to simplify? As the team approach is critical to the model, what are some ideas on how to keep the team informed?.