Reports

This table explains which of the evaluation data elements the grantees will share responsibility for collecting (e.g. with AoA, Lewin) and which they will need to be able to provide on their own.

This is an overview of selected intake forms used by aging and other human service agencies. It contains descriptions of informational elements, format, targeted populations and staff training.

This matrix provides a list of information and assistance Web sites associated with single point of entry systems. The table contains the url for each state example.

Medicaid directors, Aging directors, and MR/DD directors in 5 states describe their experiences implementing and developing an IT system to support a \"single entry point\" (SEP), or \"no wrong door,\" service system. Approaches range from custom design to adaptation of \"off the shelf\" packages using vendors and/or state staff.

This paper explores the role of older participants in planning, developing and overseeing home and community based service (HCBS) programs. It seeks to help State Units on Aging and others in the aging network identify concrete steps they can take to support the role of these older individuals as public policy advocates. The report addresses the extent of older HCBS participants' current involvement, the barriers to success, and the strategies being used to attain participation.

This report was prepared for the Iowa legislature and recommends that the state increase Medicare and Medicaid payments in order to increase pay. It also recommends raising public awareness of worker shortages and their impact, creating mentoring programs to prevent turnover/increase retention, and other strategies to strengthen the health and long-term care workforce.

This report describes the results from a survey of adults with developmental disabilities in Florida. The survey was conducted prior to implementing the Cash and Counseling program in the state. The research process and results are presented and discussed.

This report describes the results from a telephone survey in Florida. The survey was conducted prior to implementing the Cash and Counseling program in the state. The research process and results are presented and discussed.

The Cash & Counseling Demonstration gives Medicaid beneficiaries who are eligible for personal care services a consumer-directed allowance in lieu of traditional agency services. This report discusses the effects of this program on both the medicaid costs and personal care services recieved in Arkansas.

A booklet for individuals who want to leave a nursing facility and move to the community. This condensed booklet will give people basic information to plan their move to the community and get the needed supports.