innovation in practice: california community choices karol swartzlander august 24, 2011
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Innovation in Practice: California Community Choices
Karol Swartzlander
August 24, 2011
Never doubt that a small group of
thoughtful committed citizens can
change the world: Indeed it’s the only
thing that ever has.
Margaret Mead
Choices Project Overview
January 2007- September 2011
Mission- to increase consumer access to home and community-based LTSS and divert persons with disabilities and older adults from unnecessary institutionalization through development of California’s LTSS infrastructure
Choices Project Vision
California will have replicable and sustainable models that empower individuals through enhanced opportunities for choice and independence.
Environmental Scan 2007-2011
Ongoing and Proliferating Budget CrisisSignificant Cuts to LTSSState Staff Furloughs State Hiring FreezeNew Administration – January 2011
Four Primary Project Deliverables
Established two Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) Programs
Launched the CalCareNet pilot websiteCommissioned two reports to inform
policy makers, state department officials and stakeholders (Financing Report 2009, Data Warehouse Report – forthcoming)
#1 - Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) Partnerships
Rethinking Service Delivery
AREA AGENCY ON AREA AGENCY ON AGINGAGING
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INDEPENDENT LIVING INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTERCENTER
#2 – CalCareNet Website
Pilot website that serves as a one-stop shop for information about LTSS
Promotes informed decisions about LTSS through education and search tools to find providers
Important business solution for increased consumer demand for online access to information 24/7
#3 LTC Financing Study
Home and Community-based Long-Term Care: Recommendations to improve Access for Californians, November 2009
Robert Mollica, EdD, and LeslieHendrickson, PhD
#4 – Data Warehouse Study
The Power of Integrated Information: Benefits and Challenges of Developing a Long Term Care Data Warehouse in California, forthcoming 2011 David Zingmond, MD, PhD; Kathleen Wilber, PhD; Sutep Laohavanich, MS; and Panayiotis Pelargos, BA
Additional Significant Outputs
California ADRC websiteADRC Implementation GuideCare Transition Implementation GuideNumerous products and materials
developed by the local ADRC network CalCareNet Marketing MaterialsCalCareNet Usability Study & Report
Additional Significant Outputs
Secured a total of four new ADRC grants worth $1.4 million.
Strengthened two additional ADRC In process under new 2010 grants
Strengthen options counseling and care transition services
Develop infrastructure to expand ADRC service statewide
Pilot the use of technology in care transitions
Project Wrap Up
CalCareNet Feasibility StudyFormal Release and Distribution of the
Data Warehouse Study ReportEvaluation ReportFinal Project Report
Next Steps
Launch Options Counseling grantContinue to Support ADRC CTI EffortsPromote ADRC model as a bridge
between health and social service supports.
Put a stronger focus on consumer friendly language.
Next Steps
Develop a strategic plan for statewide implementation of ADRCs – in partnership with the State Independent Living Council
Continue to disseminate Choices products
Continue to promote both the mission and vision established by the Choices Advisory Committee.
http://communitychoices.info
Karol Swartzlander
Project Director, California Community Choices