SPD Transformation Update
SPD Program/Regional Staff
April 22, 2014
Program Update
• Policy Revisions/Updates
• Training/Education
• SPD Initiatives
Legislation
Single Access
Demonstration 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 services
Supported decision making
Dignity of risk
Choice
SPD Initiatives
Legislation
Will provide foundation to support SPD
Transformation
Literature and jurisdictional reviews underway
Reviewing other jurisdictional legislative
frameworks
 Consultations will be planned
Tentatively planned for Spring 2016
SPD Initiatives (Cont’d)
Family Demonstration Projects
 Criteria finalized, and circulated to regions
 Regional staff to identify potential
clients/families
Templates 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.