One Small Step
After a sudden change in Charlie's mental state, Care Manager Cynthia took small steps to lead him to better health and well-being.
Continue Reading "One Small Step"After a sudden change in Charlie's mental state, Care Manager Cynthia took small steps to lead him to better health and well-being.
Continue Reading "One Small Step"The New York Health Equity Reform (NYHER) 1115 Waiver Amendment is effective until March 31, 2027, when the existing 1115 Waiver expires.
Continue Reading "Help Make Waiver Amendment Equitable for People with IDD"Family Support Services is a resource available to families to enhance their ability to provide in-home care to their loved ones with IDD.
Continue Reading "Family Support Services"Emily wanted to explore her dreams and aspirations while enhancing her understanding world around her. Emily could do this through self-direction, so Kelly set her on the path for these services.
Continue Reading "Piece of the Puzzle"On July 17, 2023, OPWDD released an Administrative Directive (ADM) regarding HCBS Waiver enrollment for Members dependent on age-related services for the authorization of community-based habilitation services.
Continue Reading "Reasonable Indication of Need for Services"The Care Management Observation Report must be completed for Willowbrook Class members residing in certified settings.
Continue Reading "The CMOR"ACANY announced it is joining LIFEPlan in a partnership with the Kennedy Willis Center to expand and enhance services for Members.
Continue Reading "Expanded Partnership with Kennedy Willis Center"Beverly wanted nothing more than to lose weight. But as a middle-aged woman, the battle to lose weight was far too great for her.
Continue Reading "Winning Through Losing"The leadership team at ACANY would like to announce that Advance Care Alliance has performed well in its recent evaluation by New York State's Office of People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) and the New York State Department of Health.
Continue Reading "Excellence in Service"The Care Manager must ensure the Life Plan is revised when needed. The revision is created by making an addendum.
Continue Reading "Life Plan Addendums"
ACANY and LIFEPlan CCO Provider Relations is hosting a virtual summit designed to empower leaders and professionals across the IDD field. This event will spotlight emerging practices, innovative models, leadership strategies, and clinical insights that strengthen programs and improve outcomes for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and complex behavioral health needs. Click here to read more about the presentations listed below:
• Presenter: Erik Jacobson, Ph.D. “Turning the Corner: A Practical Path from Crisis to Stability in Residential Care”
• Presenter: John M. Guercio, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA, NADD-CC “Staff Training in Adult Services Setting: Key Components to Facilitate Safety and Skill Acquisition”
• Presenter: Dr. Benjamin Margolis “The Devil’s in the Details: Avoiding Pitfalls & Errors in Medical Care”
• Presenter: Holly Brown, DNP, RN, PMHNP-BC “Uncovering the Hidden Causes: Medical Screening as the First Step in Managing Interfering Behaviors”
• Presenter: Karyn Harvey, Ph.D. “Trauma Informed Support for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities”