Michigan

A new database showcases the efforts of many of the TA providers serving CMS’ grantees. The database allows users to see the wide range of activities that support and enrich the grantees under the New Freedom Initiative. The database contains important information regarding existing and upcoming research products, conferences, and significant meetings as well as a wide variety of toolkits, surveys, and policy briefs, intended to be of interested to the disability and long-term care community.

The Turner Geriatric Clinic Social Work Department established a community-hospital liaison as part of the Michigan Nursing Facility Transition grant. This report discusses the goals of the project, its development and implementation, challenges and successes, and the end results.

This series of worksheets provides examples of what the Michigan Nursing Facility Transition grant used in planning the transition from the nursing facility to the community. Review the worksheets for Daily Living, Employment Planning, Financial Planning, Health Planning, Housing Planning, Planning Template, Self-Determination, Social and Transportation Planning.

Michigan developed a six-part training on transition and diversion. Module 6, the final module in this series, is an overview of organizational impact and collaboration in nursing facility transition. This section provides information on how developing nursing facility transition capacity may impact an organization and team. It also provides information on “bringing all the resources” together. The Appendix is also included.

Michigan developed a six-part training on transition and diversion. Module 5 guides service providers through the transition periods and its follow-up. Handouts include transition planning guidelines and timelines, nursing facility transition services, and expenditure reports.

Michigan developed a six-part training on transition and diversion. Module 4 presents the basic components of a successful transition. Again, person-centered planning is a main component of the transition and helps set the goals for the process, as well as an accurate way to gauge its success. In addition, this module discusses the need for housing, financial management, and transportation in a successful transition.

Michigan developed a six-part training on transition and diversion. Module 3 discusses outreach activities in nursing facility transition and diversion. It reviews different methods of outreach and how they can be developed to be effective forms of marketing. In addition, information for outreach contacts and resources is provided.

Michigan developed a six-part training on transition and diversion. Module 2 is an overview of independent living and person-centered planning. It discusses the history and philosophy of independent living programs and definitions of person-centered planning. This module particularly emphasizes interacting and communicating with persons with disabilities.

Michigan developed a six-part training on transition and diversion. Module 1 is an overview of transition and diversion in the long-term care system. After a brief introduction to nursing facility transition programs, the presentation dispels some myths about the outcomes of transition and diversion programs. In addition, Module 1 discusses different aspects of nursing home transition and the legislation and lawsuits that have affected this process.

The following information was presented at the Illinois 2004 Systems Change Seminar. Topics presented included: trends in long-term care, progress on the Illinois Community-based Treatment Alternatives for Children (CTAC) grants, the Illinois Housing Development Authority and how its work pertains to persons with disabilities, and Michigan’s progress on its Real Choice Systems Change grants.