{"id":87,"date":"2023-01-17T20:26:55","date_gmt":"2023-01-17T20:26:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/florida.qlarant.com\/?page_id=87"},"modified":"2023-01-27T17:19:31","modified_gmt":"2023-01-27T17:19:31","slug":"best-shared-practices-wsc","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/florida.qlarant.com\/?page_id=87","title":{"rendered":"Best &#038; Shared Practices \u2013 WSC"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-right wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/florida.qlarant.com\/?page_id=73\">Return to all Best Practices<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<!-- TOWNPRESS POSTS : begin -->\n<section class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts\"\n    >\n    <div class=\"c-content-box lsvr-townpress-posts__inner\">\n\n        \n        \n        <div class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__content\">\n\n            \n                <ul class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__list\">\n\n                    \n                        \n                            <li class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__item lsvr-townpress-posts__item--featured\">\n\n                                <article class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post post-799 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-best-practices-wsc\">\n                                    <div class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-inner\">\n\n                                        <header class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-header\">\n\n                                            \n                                            <h3 class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-title\">\n                                                <a href=\"https:\/\/florida.qlarant.com\/?p=799\" class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-title-link\" rel=\"bookmark\">\n                                                    Best Practices \u2013 WSC                                                <\/a>\n                                            <\/h3>\n\n                                            <p class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-meta\">\n\n                                                <span class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-meta-date\" role=\"group\">\n                                                    May 5, 2016                                                <\/span>\n\n                                                <span class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-meta-categories\" role=\"group\">\n                                                    \n\t\t\t<span class=\"post__terms\">\n\t\t\t\tin <a href=\"https:\/\/florida.qlarant.com\/?cat=10\" class=\"post__term-link\">Best Practices &#8211; WSC<\/a>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t                                                <\/span>\n\n                                            <\/p>\n\n                                        <\/header>\n\n                                        <div class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-content\">\n\n                                            \n                                                <p><strong>Submission date: <\/strong>5-05-16<br \/>\n<strong>Submitted by: <\/strong>Avril Wilson<br \/>\n<strong>WSC name:<\/strong> Patricia Pereira<br \/>\n<strong>APD Area:<\/strong>\u00a0Southeast Region<\/p>\n<div class=\"CollapsiblePanelContent\">\n<p><strong>Practice<\/strong>:\u00a0WSC has created a Rights educational tool by placing each Right in picture form on both sides of a laminated business sized card, which she shared with individuals she support. It can also be added to a key chain.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who Benefits? <\/strong><strong>How? <\/strong>\u200bThe Rights picture format serves as an ongoing educational tool, particular for individuals who do not use words to communicate. It serves as a reminder of Rights that are important to individuals and to others that they come in contact in their day to day activities. It also helps to initiate conversation with others.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How could others apply this in practice?\u00a0<\/strong>\u200bThis model is now being utilized by individuals at a major ADT in Broward where individuals have the option of adding it to their picture id tags.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n                                            \n                                        <\/div>\n\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/article>\n\n                            <\/li>\n\n                        \n                    \n                        \n                            <li class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__item lsvr-townpress-posts__item--featured\">\n\n                                <article class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post post-809 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-best-practices-wsc\">\n                                    <div class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-inner\">\n\n                                        <header class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-header\">\n\n                                            \n                                            <h3 class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-title\">\n                                                <a href=\"https:\/\/florida.qlarant.com\/?p=809\" class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-title-link\" rel=\"bookmark\">\n                                                    Best Practices \u2013 WSC                                                <\/a>\n                                            <\/h3>\n\n                                            <p class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-meta\">\n\n                                                <span class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-meta-date\" role=\"group\">\n                                                    December 1, 2015                                                <\/span>\n\n                                                <span class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-meta-categories\" role=\"group\">\n                                                    \n\t\t\t<span class=\"post__terms\">\n\t\t\t\tin <a href=\"https:\/\/florida.qlarant.com\/?cat=10\" class=\"post__term-link\">Best Practices &#8211; WSC<\/a>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t                                                <\/span>\n\n                                            <\/p>\n\n                                        <\/header>\n\n                                        <div class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-content\">\n\n                                            \n                                                <p><strong>Submission date: <\/strong>12-01-15<br \/>\n<strong>Submitted by: <\/strong>Denna Egelston<br \/>\n<strong>WSC name:<\/strong> Wright Care Centers of Florida, Inc.<br \/>\n<strong>APD Area:<\/strong>\u00a015<\/p>\n<div class=\"CollapsiblePanelContent\">\n<p><strong>Practice<\/strong>:\u00a0 \u200bThe WSC\u00a0has developed a case note for documenting Face to Face visits with the individuals receiving services.\u00a0\u00a0This form\u00a0addresses all relevant areas of a Face to Face visit and\u00a0enhances the quality of the information gathered by highlighting such areas as observation of the individual and their living enviornment, \u00a0comments and even the\u00a0caregiver\u00a0comments. \u00a0Particularily effective is documenting\u00a0the WSC&#8217;s follow-up to any \u00a0identified issues. \u00a0This form documents a\u00a0Face to Face visit has occured and documents\u00a0everyone\u00a0involved by their signatures.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who Benefits? <\/strong><strong>How? <\/strong>\u200bAll stakeholders can benefit since it assists in assuring items requiring follow up are resolved.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How could others apply this in practice?\u00a0<\/strong>\u200bUse this form to document Face to Face visits.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/florida.qlarant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/F2F-Form.doc\">Face-to-Face Visit Form [doc]<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n                                            \n                                        <\/div>\n\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/article>\n\n                            <\/li>\n\n                        \n                    \n                        \n                            <li class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__item lsvr-townpress-posts__item--featured\">\n\n                                <article class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post post-801 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-best-practices-wsc\">\n                                    <div class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-inner\">\n\n                                        <header class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-header\">\n\n                                            \n                                            <h3 class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-title\">\n                                                <a href=\"https:\/\/florida.qlarant.com\/?p=801\" class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-title-link\" rel=\"bookmark\">\n                                                    Best Practices \u2013 WSC                                                <\/a>\n                                            <\/h3>\n\n                                            <p class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-meta\">\n\n                                                <span class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-meta-date\" role=\"group\">\n                                                    December 1, 2015                                                <\/span>\n\n                                                <span class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-meta-categories\" role=\"group\">\n                                                    \n\t\t\t<span class=\"post__terms\">\n\t\t\t\tin <a href=\"https:\/\/florida.qlarant.com\/?cat=10\" class=\"post__term-link\">Best Practices &#8211; WSC<\/a>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t                                                <\/span>\n\n                                            <\/p>\n\n                                        <\/header>\n\n                                        <div class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-content\">\n\n                                            \n                                                <p><strong>Submission date: <\/strong>12-01-15<br \/>\n<strong>Submitted by: <\/strong>Denna Egelston<br \/>\n<strong>WSC name:<\/strong> Nellie Colon<br \/>\n<strong>APD Area:<\/strong>\u00a015<\/p>\n<p><strong>Practice<\/strong>:\u00a0\u200bWSC, Nellie Colon, has developed a\u00a0method to educate the\u00a0individuals she works with\u00a0about their choices, community, medications,\u00a0health,\u00a0safety and emotional well being. \u00a0She has put together a booklet to be\u00a0used by anyone who wants to be able to communicate effectively with people by\u00a0utilizing pictures and words in\u00a0both English and Spanish.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who Benefits? <\/strong><strong>How? <\/strong>\u200bEveryone benefits, both providers and people receiving services.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How could others apply this in practice?\u00a0<\/strong>\u200bThey can purchase the book form Ms. Colon or make one of their own.<\/p>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_804\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-804\" style=\"width: 150px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-804 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/florida.qlarant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Communication-Book-150x211-1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-804\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/florida.qlarant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Communication-Book.zip\">Communication Book (jpg) [zip]<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><figure id=\"attachment_803\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-803\" style=\"width: 150px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-803 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/florida.qlarant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Safety-150x213-1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-803\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/florida.qlarant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Safety.zip\">Safety (jpg) [zip]<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><figure id=\"attachment_802\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-802\" style=\"width: 150px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-802 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/florida.qlarant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Emotions-150x205-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"205\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-802\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/florida.qlarant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Emotions.zip\">Emotion (jpg) [zip]<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n                                            \n                                        <\/div>\n\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/article>\n\n                            <\/li>\n\n                        \n                    \n                        \n                            <li class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__item lsvr-townpress-posts__item--featured\">\n\n                                <article class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post post-815 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-best-practices-wsc\">\n                                    <div class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-inner\">\n\n                                        <header class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-header\">\n\n                                            \n                                            <h3 class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-title\">\n                                                <a href=\"https:\/\/florida.qlarant.com\/?p=815\" class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-title-link\" rel=\"bookmark\">\n                                                    Best Practices \u2013 WSC                                                <\/a>\n                                            <\/h3>\n\n                                            <p class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-meta\">\n\n                                                <span class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-meta-date\" role=\"group\">\n                                                    October 2, 2015                                                <\/span>\n\n                                                <span class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-meta-categories\" role=\"group\">\n                                                    \n\t\t\t<span class=\"post__terms\">\n\t\t\t\tin <a href=\"https:\/\/florida.qlarant.com\/?cat=10\" class=\"post__term-link\">Best Practices &#8211; WSC<\/a>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t                                                <\/span>\n\n                                            <\/p>\n\n                                        <\/header>\n\n                                        <div class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-content\">\n\n                                            \n                                                <p><strong>Submission date: <\/strong>10-02-15<br \/>\n<strong>Submitted by:<\/strong> Denna Egelston<br \/>\n<strong>WSC name:<\/strong> Pamela Blake<br \/>\n<strong>APD Area:<\/strong>\u00a0Southeast, 9<\/p>\n<div class=\"CollapsiblePanelContent\">\n<p><strong>Practice<\/strong>:\u00a0WSC, Pamela Blake developed a form\u00a0she utilizes on a quarterly basis with all of the individuals\u00a0she renders services to. \u00a0The document\u00a0provides a method for the WSC to review and address all aspects which may concern an individuals\u00a0on-going needs and success\u00a0in a timely manner.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who Benefits? <\/strong><strong>How? <\/strong>All individuals who receive services from Pamela Blake benefit\u00a0from this practice. \u00a0They are assured\u00a0any issues of concern can be addressed with the WSC. \u00a0The document\u00a0provides an increased level of trust and a plan for solutions to problems. \u00a0The document\u00a0opens up a converstation about not\u00a0only possible problems but progress and growth as well.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How could others apply this in practice?\u00a0<\/strong>\u200bAnyone can apply this practice by simply using the form.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/florida.qlarant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Pam-Blake-quarterly-review-for-individuals.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Quarterly Review for Individuals [pdf]<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n                                            \n                                        <\/div>\n\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/article>\n\n                            <\/li>\n\n                        \n                    \n                        \n                            <li class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__item lsvr-townpress-posts__item--featured\">\n\n                                <article class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post post-812 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-best-practices-wsc\">\n                                    <div class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-inner\">\n\n                                        <header class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-header\">\n\n                                            \n                                            <h3 class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-title\">\n                                                <a href=\"https:\/\/florida.qlarant.com\/?p=812\" class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-title-link\" rel=\"bookmark\">\n                                                    Best Practices \u2013 WSC                                                <\/a>\n                                            <\/h3>\n\n                                            <p class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-meta\">\n\n                                                <span class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-meta-date\" role=\"group\">\n                                                    October 2, 2015                                                <\/span>\n\n                                                <span class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-meta-categories\" role=\"group\">\n                                                    \n\t\t\t<span class=\"post__terms\">\n\t\t\t\tin <a href=\"https:\/\/florida.qlarant.com\/?cat=10\" class=\"post__term-link\">Best Practices &#8211; WSC<\/a>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t                                                <\/span>\n\n                                            <\/p>\n\n                                        <\/header>\n\n                                        <div class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-content\">\n\n                                            \n                                                <p><strong>Submission date: <\/strong>10-02-15<br \/>\n<strong>Submitted by: <\/strong>Kathryn Smith<br \/>\n<strong>WSC name:<\/strong> Emerald Coast Support Coordinators, Inc.<br \/>\n<strong>APD Area:<\/strong>\u00a01<\/p>\n<div class=\"CollapsiblePanelContent\">\n<p><strong>Practice<\/strong>:\u00a0This template can be utilized to ensure accurate billing by Waiver Support Coordinators. It requies a WSC to sign acknowledgment of meeting\u00a0all billing requirements prior to\u00a0submission of claims.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who Benefits? <\/strong><strong>How? <\/strong>\u200bWaiver Support Coordinators benefit due to preventing claims mistakes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How could others apply this in practice?\u00a0<\/strong>\u200bAl WSC can copy same template to ensure accurate billing.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/florida.qlarant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/emerald-coast-billing-template.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Billing Template [pdf]<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n                                            \n                                        <\/div>\n\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/article>\n\n                            <\/li>\n\n                        \n                    \n                        \n                            <li class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__item lsvr-townpress-posts__item--featured\">\n\n                                <article class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post post-818 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-best-practices-wsc\">\n                                    <div class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-inner\">\n\n                                        <header class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-header\">\n\n                                            \n                                            <h3 class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-title\">\n                                                <a href=\"https:\/\/florida.qlarant.com\/?p=818\" class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-title-link\" rel=\"bookmark\">\n                                                    Best Practices \u2013 WSC                                                <\/a>\n                                            <\/h3>\n\n                                            <p class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-meta\">\n\n                                                <span class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-meta-date\" role=\"group\">\n                                                    July 1, 2015                                                <\/span>\n\n                                                <span class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-meta-categories\" role=\"group\">\n                                                    \n\t\t\t<span class=\"post__terms\">\n\t\t\t\tin <a href=\"https:\/\/florida.qlarant.com\/?cat=10\" class=\"post__term-link\">Best Practices &#8211; WSC<\/a>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t                                                <\/span>\n\n                                            <\/p>\n\n                                        <\/header>\n\n                                        <div class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-content\">\n\n                                            \n                                                <p><strong>Submission date: <\/strong>07-01-15<br \/>\n<strong>Submitted by:<\/strong> Gwen Williams<br \/>\n<strong>Provider name:<\/strong> n\/a<br \/>\n<strong>APD Area:<\/strong>\u00a0n\/a<\/p>\n<div class=\"CollapsiblePanelContent\">\n<p><strong>Practice<\/strong>:\u00a0A person\u00a0receiving services\u00a0refused to attend her support plan meeting.\u00a0She said no one listened or cared about her opinions and it was boring. She was not interested in signing forms and listening to other perople talk about her. When I asked about what she like to do, she said she liked parties.<\/p>\n<p>Solution: Make the Support Plan Meeting a &#8220;Plan\/Party&#8221; that celebrates the person&#8217;s new goals and what they have acconplished in the last year.<\/p>\n<p>How: The WSC\u00a0could meet with the person and explain the idea in a positive way. The WSC\u00a0would discuss with the person when and where the\u00a0plan\/party is to be held\u00a0and who will attend.\u00a0The WSC or provider would assist the person in sending out \/handing out invitations and plannng the Plan\/ Party. Invitations could be designed by the person or purchased at a dollar store, or invitations\u00a0could be made by phone or internet. Refreshments could be inexpensive and healthy. With the person&#8217;s permission, the person&#8217;s\u00a0goals could be announced at the Plan\/Party (with the responsible people clapping for goals they will work on?). At the end the person could sign her plan and the WSC could make a toast to the upcoming year.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who Benefits?<\/strong><strong> How? <\/strong>The person directs the process &#8211; who will attend, where, and what goals she\/he will work on, and shares them directly with the providers. This also might help the person remember the support plan meeting\/party in the future.\u00a0The support plan meeting becomes a celebration that has meaning to the individual.\u00a0The WSC learns more about the person and is able to conduct the support plan, including getting plan signatures and elegibility forms signed. The providers understand and remember the goals.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How could others apply this in practice?\u00a0<\/strong>This practice could be used with other people who do not like support plan meetings. It could also be used when developing an Implementation Plan.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n                                            \n                                        <\/div>\n\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/article>\n\n                            <\/li>\n\n                        \n                    \n                        \n                            <li class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__item lsvr-townpress-posts__item--featured\">\n\n                                <article class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post post-820 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-best-practices-wsc\">\n                                    <div class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-inner\">\n\n                                        <header class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-header\">\n\n                                            \n                                            <h3 class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-title\">\n                                                <a href=\"https:\/\/florida.qlarant.com\/?p=820\" class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-title-link\" rel=\"bookmark\">\n                                                    Best Practices \u2013 WSC                                                <\/a>\n                                            <\/h3>\n\n                                            <p class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-meta\">\n\n                                                <span class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-meta-date\" role=\"group\">\n                                                    July 30, 2013                                                <\/span>\n\n                                                <span class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-meta-categories\" role=\"group\">\n                                                    \n\t\t\t<span class=\"post__terms\">\n\t\t\t\tin <a href=\"https:\/\/florida.qlarant.com\/?cat=10\" class=\"post__term-link\">Best Practices &#8211; WSC<\/a>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t                                                <\/span>\n\n                                            <\/p>\n\n                                        <\/header>\n\n                                        <div class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-content\">\n\n                                            \n                                                <p><strong>Submission date: <\/strong>07-30-13<br \/>\n<strong>Submitted by:<\/strong> Noeline Coore-Brown<br \/>\n<strong>Provider name:<\/strong> Rachael Kelly<br \/>\n<strong>APD Area:<\/strong>\u00a0n\/a<\/p>\n<div class=\"CollapsiblePanelContent\">\n<p><strong>Practice<\/strong>:\u00a0 Ms. Kelly has put quarterly systems in place to address all aspects of people\u2019s lives (i.e. health and safety; medical information; education; advocacy; etc.).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who Benefits?<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>How?<\/strong>The individuals benefit because they are educated, provided information, items are followed up, etc., on a consistent basis.\u00a0 Ms. Kelly also benefits from having organized systems in place to ensure her documentation is completed in a timely manner and the individuals receive the services they need in a consistent and effective manner.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How could others apply this in practice?\u00a0<\/strong> This system could be put in place by other agencies by writing up a document on a quarterly basis that checks and ensure follow-through on all the pertinent areas of a person\u2019s life (i.e. rights, safety, medical appts, etc.).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n                                            \n                                        <\/div>\n\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/article>\n\n                            <\/li>\n\n                        \n                    \n                        \n                            <li class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__item lsvr-townpress-posts__item--featured\">\n\n                                <article class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post post-822 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-best-practices-wsc\">\n                                    <div class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-inner\">\n\n                                        <header class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-header\">\n\n                                            \n                                            <h3 class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-title\">\n                                                <a href=\"https:\/\/florida.qlarant.com\/?p=822\" class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-title-link\" rel=\"bookmark\">\n                                                    Best Practices \u2013 WSC                                                <\/a>\n                                            <\/h3>\n\n                                            <p class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-meta\">\n\n                                                <span class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-meta-date\" role=\"group\">\n                                                    November 26, 2009                                                <\/span>\n\n                                                <span class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-meta-categories\" role=\"group\">\n                                                    \n\t\t\t<span class=\"post__terms\">\n\t\t\t\tin <a href=\"https:\/\/florida.qlarant.com\/?cat=10\" class=\"post__term-link\">Best Practices &#8211; WSC<\/a>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t                                                <\/span>\n\n                                            <\/p>\n\n                                        <\/header>\n\n                                        <div class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-content\">\n\n                                            \n                                                <p><strong>Submission date: <\/strong>11-26-09<br \/>\n<strong>Submitted by:<\/strong> Steve Baylis<br \/>\n<strong>Provider name:<\/strong> TINA LACAYA, J &amp; M Support<br \/>\n<strong>APD Area:<\/strong>\u00a023<\/p>\n<div class=\"CollapsiblePanelContent\">\n<p><strong>Practice<\/strong><br \/>\nWSC requests that providers bring current Implementation Plans to the Support Plan meeting so the person served and his\/her supports can utilize the plans to develop new plans based on goals developed through the Support Planning process.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who Benefits?<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>How?<\/strong> Person served, Provider, WSC<br \/>\nPerson served benefits by directing the Implementation Planning process during the annual Support Plan meeting. Provider benefits by utilizing the Support Plan meeting to develop Implementation Plans for new goals. WSC benefits by connecting the Implementation process to the Support Plan, facilitating receipt of new Implementation Plans in a timely manner, and having a system to document that new Implementation Plans have been formally requested.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n                                            \n                                        <\/div>\n\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/article>\n\n                            <\/li>\n\n                        \n                    \n                        \n                            <li class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__item lsvr-townpress-posts__item--featured\">\n\n                                <article class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post post-824 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-best-practices-wsc\">\n                                    <div class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-inner\">\n\n                                        <header class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-header\">\n\n                                            \n                                            <h3 class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-title\">\n                                                <a href=\"https:\/\/florida.qlarant.com\/?p=824\" class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-title-link\" rel=\"bookmark\">\n                                                    Best Practices \u2013 WSC                                                <\/a>\n                                            <\/h3>\n\n                                            <p class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-meta\">\n\n                                                <span class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-meta-date\" role=\"group\">\n                                                    November 25, 2009                                                <\/span>\n\n                                                <span class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-meta-categories\" role=\"group\">\n                                                    \n\t\t\t<span class=\"post__terms\">\n\t\t\t\tin <a href=\"https:\/\/florida.qlarant.com\/?cat=10\" class=\"post__term-link\">Best Practices &#8211; WSC<\/a>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t                                                <\/span>\n\n                                            <\/p>\n\n                                        <\/header>\n\n                                        <div class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-content\">\n\n                                            \n                                                <p><strong>Submission date: <\/strong>11-25-09<br \/>\n<strong>Submitted by:<\/strong> Gary Baird<br \/>\n<strong>Provider name:<\/strong> Shared (Project Special Chance, Family, Delmarva)<br \/>\n<strong>APD Area:<\/strong>\u00a04<\/p>\n<div class=\"CollapsiblePanelContent\">\n<p><strong>Practice<\/strong><br \/>\nIn February 2008, Gary Baird, quality improvement consultant, recommended to the parents of a young boy he was interviewing the availability of Project Special Chance, a community resource that might benefit the family and child. Project Special Chance is a charitable organization empowering children by way of companion dogs \u2013a wonderful opportunity for children and their families, especially since many insurance plans do not cover therapies for the disorders on the autism spectrum.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who Benefits? <\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>How? <\/strong>Recently Gary ran across a story in the Jacksonville news that featured Evan, the child Gary had met with and recommended the program to a year ago. As the story went, Evan\u2019s life was dramatically changed by his parents following up on Gary\u2019s recommendation. Prior to getting his companion puppy, Evan ground his teeth all night until they broke. Since Project Special Chance and his new puppy, Evan no longer grinds his teeth and is able to enjoy life without all that pain. Additionally the puppy has assisted Evan with socializing as many people love to stop and pet the puppy.<br \/>\nWhat a difference Gary\u2019s expertise made in the lives of this young man and his parents \u2013 the right information for the right person at the right time!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n                                            \n                                        <\/div>\n\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/article>\n\n                            <\/li>\n\n                        \n                    \n                        \n                            <li class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__item lsvr-townpress-posts__item--featured\">\n\n                                <article class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post post-826 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-best-practices-wsc\">\n                                    <div class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-inner\">\n\n                                        <header class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-header\">\n\n                                            \n                                            <h3 class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-title\">\n                                                <a href=\"https:\/\/florida.qlarant.com\/?p=826\" class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-title-link\" rel=\"bookmark\">\n                                                    Best Practices \u2013 WSC                                                <\/a>\n                                            <\/h3>\n\n                                            <p class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-meta\">\n\n                                                <span class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-meta-date\" role=\"group\">\n                                                    April 9, 2009                                                <\/span>\n\n                                                <span class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-meta-categories\" role=\"group\">\n                                                    \n\t\t\t<span class=\"post__terms\">\n\t\t\t\tin <a href=\"https:\/\/florida.qlarant.com\/?cat=10\" class=\"post__term-link\">Best Practices &#8211; WSC<\/a>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t                                                <\/span>\n\n                                            <\/p>\n\n                                        <\/header>\n\n                                        <div class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-content\">\n\n                                            \n                                                <p><strong>Submission date: <\/strong>4\/9\/09<br \/>\n<strong>Submitted by:<\/strong> Wanda Nitiss<br \/>\n<strong>Provider name:<\/strong> Client Management Services<br \/>\n<strong>APD Area:<\/strong>\u00a011<\/p>\n<div class=\"CollapsiblePanelContent\">\n<p><strong>Practice<\/strong><br \/>\nThis provider has created an Ongoing File check list and a Support Plan check list to monitor files, Support Plan compliance and to maintain the best service delivering system. Also WSC utilizes these check lists to develop Self-assessment, address issues and make improvement on her mythology system.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who Benefits? How?<\/strong><br \/>\nIndividuals, WSC and providers benefit as information is reviewed and improved to better served individuals.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/florida.qlarant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/File-Checklist.doc\">File Checklist [doc]<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/florida.qlarant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Support-Plan-Mtg-Checklist-1.doc\">Support Plan Checklist [doc]<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/florida.qlarant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/File-Checklist.doc\">Annual Self Assessment [doc]<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n                                            \n                                        <\/div>\n\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/article>\n\n                            <\/li>\n\n                        \n                    \n                        \n                            <li class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__item lsvr-townpress-posts__item--featured\">\n\n                                <article class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post post-832 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-best-practices-wsc\">\n                                    <div class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-inner\">\n\n                                        <header class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-header\">\n\n                                            \n                                            <h3 class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-title\">\n                                                <a href=\"https:\/\/florida.qlarant.com\/?p=832\" class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-title-link\" rel=\"bookmark\">\n                                                    Best Practices \u2013 WSC                                                <\/a>\n                                            <\/h3>\n\n                                            <p class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-meta\">\n\n                                                <span class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-meta-date\" role=\"group\">\n                                                    March 5, 2009                                                <\/span>\n\n                                                <span class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-meta-categories\" role=\"group\">\n                                                    \n\t\t\t<span class=\"post__terms\">\n\t\t\t\tin <a href=\"https:\/\/florida.qlarant.com\/?cat=10\" class=\"post__term-link\">Best Practices &#8211; WSC<\/a>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t                                                <\/span>\n\n                                            <\/p>\n\n                                        <\/header>\n\n                                        <div class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-content\">\n\n                                            \n                                                <p><strong>Submission date: <\/strong>3\/5\/09<br \/>\n<strong>Submitted by:<\/strong> Wanda Nitiss<br \/>\n<strong>Provider name:<\/strong> Diana Perez<br \/>\n<strong>APD Area:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"CollapsiblePanelContent\">\n<p><strong>Practice<\/strong><br \/>\nWSC has a good system to gather information for tracking Progress Notes. WSC has created a Monthly Progress Notes Form that has different sections. The form has a section with all Personal Outcome Measures to point which POM was addressed at the moment. It has an area where it describes what was discussed and the date. The Monthly Progress Notes Form also goes over what type of contact was made at the time and it takes you to a who, when why, what, where and what\u2019s next in a brief, concise and directly to the point manner.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who Benefits? How?<\/strong><br \/>\nEverybody. Progress notes makes a clear picture of what happened and what was done to better communication between providers and Area Office.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/florida.qlarant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/MONTHLY-PROGRESS-NOTES-SHEET-Perez-BP.doc\">Monthly Progress Notes Tool [doc]<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n                                            \n                                        <\/div>\n\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/article>\n\n                            <\/li>\n\n                        \n                    \n                        \n                            <li class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__item lsvr-townpress-posts__item--featured\">\n\n                                <article class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post post-835 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-best-practices-wsc\">\n                                    <div class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-inner\">\n\n                                        <header class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-header\">\n\n                                            \n                                            <h3 class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-title\">\n                                                <a href=\"https:\/\/florida.qlarant.com\/?p=835\" class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-title-link\" rel=\"bookmark\">\n                                                    Best Practices \u2013 WSC                                                <\/a>\n                                            <\/h3>\n\n                                            <p class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-meta\">\n\n                                                <span class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-meta-date\" role=\"group\">\n                                                    February 5, 2009                                                <\/span>\n\n                                                <span class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-meta-categories\" role=\"group\">\n                                                    \n\t\t\t<span class=\"post__terms\">\n\t\t\t\tin <a href=\"https:\/\/florida.qlarant.com\/?cat=10\" class=\"post__term-link\">Best Practices &#8211; WSC<\/a>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t                                                <\/span>\n\n                                            <\/p>\n\n                                        <\/header>\n\n                                        <div class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-content\">\n\n                                            \n                                                <p><strong>Submission date: <\/strong>2\/5\/09<br \/>\n<strong>Submitted by:<\/strong> Wanda Nitiss<br \/>\n<strong>Provider name:<\/strong> New Beginning Youth &amp; Family Services<br \/>\n<strong>APD Area:<\/strong>\u00a011<\/p>\n<div class=\"CollapsiblePanelContent\">\n<p><strong>Practice<\/strong><br \/>\nThe WSC has developed a system to track health and safety. The tool is broken down into health issues, preventive screening, mental health issues behavioral issues and hospitalization. Also the tool stress about safety key issues.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who Benefits? How?<\/strong><br \/>\nEverybody. It helps WSC, individuals and family to keep track of health and safety information.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/florida.qlarant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Medical_Health_and_Safety_Tracking.doc\">Health &amp; Safety Tracking Tool [doc]<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n                                            \n                                        <\/div>\n\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/article>\n\n                            <\/li>\n\n                        \n                    \n                        \n                            <li class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__item lsvr-townpress-posts__item--featured\">\n\n                                <article class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post post-838 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-best-practices-wsc\">\n                                    <div class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-inner\">\n\n                                        <header class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-header\">\n\n                                            \n                                            <h3 class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-title\">\n                                                <a href=\"https:\/\/florida.qlarant.com\/?p=838\" class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-title-link\" rel=\"bookmark\">\n                                                    Best Practices \u2013 WSC                                                <\/a>\n                                            <\/h3>\n\n                                            <p class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-meta\">\n\n                                                <span class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-meta-date\" role=\"group\">\n                                                    January 12, 2009                                                <\/span>\n\n                                                <span class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-meta-categories\" role=\"group\">\n                                                    \n\t\t\t<span class=\"post__terms\">\n\t\t\t\tin <a href=\"https:\/\/florida.qlarant.com\/?cat=10\" class=\"post__term-link\">Best Practices &#8211; WSC<\/a>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t                                                <\/span>\n\n                                            <\/p>\n\n                                        <\/header>\n\n                                        <div class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-content\">\n\n                                            \n                                                <p><strong>Submission date: <\/strong>1\/12\/09<br \/>\n<strong>Submitted by:<\/strong> Kristin Allen<br \/>\n<strong>Provider name:<\/strong> Gulf Coast Community Care<br \/>\n<strong>APD Area:<\/strong>\u00a023<\/p>\n<div class=\"CollapsiblePanelContent\">\n<p><strong>Practice<\/strong><br \/>\nThe WSC agency adds labels to service authorizations. These labels indicate to the provider what documentation is required for each service for billing as well as what documentation needs to be sent to the WSC. The labels reference the page number from the Medicaid Waiver Coverage and Limitations Handbook.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who Benefits?<\/strong> All benefit<br \/>\n<strong>How?<\/strong> This enhances collaboration and gives providers a resource to go to within the Medicaid Waiver Handbook as well as a one stop shop on the service authorization for details.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n                                            \n                                        <\/div>\n\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/article>\n\n                            <\/li>\n\n                        \n                    \n                        \n                            <li class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__item lsvr-townpress-posts__item--featured\">\n\n                                <article class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post post-840 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-best-practices-wsc\">\n                                    <div class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-inner\">\n\n                                        <header class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-header\">\n\n                                            \n                                            <h3 class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-title\">\n                                                <a href=\"https:\/\/florida.qlarant.com\/?p=840\" class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-title-link\" rel=\"bookmark\">\n                                                    Best Practices \u2013 WSC                                                <\/a>\n                                            <\/h3>\n\n                                            <p class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-meta\">\n\n                                                <span class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-meta-date\" role=\"group\">\n                                                    January 7, 2009                                                <\/span>\n\n                                                <span class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-meta-categories\" role=\"group\">\n                                                    \n\t\t\t<span class=\"post__terms\">\n\t\t\t\tin <a href=\"https:\/\/florida.qlarant.com\/?cat=10\" class=\"post__term-link\">Best Practices &#8211; WSC<\/a>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t                                                <\/span>\n\n                                            <\/p>\n\n                                        <\/header>\n\n                                        <div class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-content\">\n\n                                            \n                                                <p><strong>Submission date: <\/strong>1\/7\/09<br \/>\n<strong>Submitted by:<\/strong> Wanda Nitiss<br \/>\n<strong>Provider name:<\/strong> Sonia Reese<br \/>\n<strong>APD Area:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"CollapsiblePanelContent\">\n<p><strong>Practice<\/strong><br \/>\nThe WSC has a good system getting natural resources for individuals served. WSC networks with different agencies and foundations to get equipments and other needed supplies for individuals. The following resources have been donated: Customized Wheelchair and foot rest from a home care agency and food, clothing and bedding for individual\u2019s room. For Christmas WSC has been able to get a Christmas tree, toys and food. Make a Wish Foundation has fulfilled a dream trip to Child\u2019s Place in Orlando. A program called Christmas in July has painted the bedroom of an individual and built wheelchair ramp. Additional resources secured include free room air conditioners and a hair stylist in the community to fix individuals hair and make up for special occasions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who Benefits?<\/strong> All benefit<br \/>\n<strong>How?<\/strong> Individuals and family benefit since funding has become increasingly limited.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n                                            \n                                        <\/div>\n\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/article>\n\n                            <\/li>\n\n                        \n                    \n                        \n                            <li class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__item lsvr-townpress-posts__item--featured\">\n\n                                <article class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post post-844 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-best-practices-wsc\">\n                                    <div class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-inner\">\n\n                                        <header class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-header\">\n\n                                            \n                                            <h3 class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-title\">\n                                                <a href=\"https:\/\/florida.qlarant.com\/?p=844\" class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-title-link\" rel=\"bookmark\">\n                                                    Best Practices \u2013 WSC                                                <\/a>\n                                            <\/h3>\n\n                                            <p class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-meta\">\n\n                                                <span class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-meta-date\" role=\"group\">\n                                                    November 5, 2008                                                <\/span>\n\n                                                <span class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-meta-categories\" role=\"group\">\n                                                    \n\t\t\t<span class=\"post__terms\">\n\t\t\t\tin <a href=\"https:\/\/florida.qlarant.com\/?cat=10\" class=\"post__term-link\">Best Practices &#8211; WSC<\/a>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t                                                <\/span>\n\n                                            <\/p>\n\n                                        <\/header>\n\n                                        <div class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__post-content\">\n\n                                            \n                                                <p><strong>Submission date: <\/strong>11\/5\/08<br \/>\n<strong>Submitted by:<\/strong> Berta Santos<br \/>\n<strong>Provider name:<\/strong> Avanti Agency<br \/>\n<strong>APD Area:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"CollapsiblePanelContent\">\n<p><strong>Practice<\/strong><br \/>\nA Medical Appointment Tracking tool is completed at onset of consumer services and updated during visits and as needed. It has all consumers names , all physicians including specialists that they need to be seen by, and procedures to be done (ie. blood work, diagnostics) on the left side of page and months of the year across the top. Scheduled dates\/target times for follow up information is noted under correct month.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who Benefits?<\/strong> All benefit<br \/>\n<strong>How?<\/strong> Consumers and circles of support benefit because this allows WSC to be able to be proactive and remind everyone of upcoming procedures or doctor appointments. It facilitates follow-up where an appointment was missed or changed and assures all needed medical test\/procedures are done during the year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n                                            \n                                        <\/div>\n\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/article>\n\n                            <\/li>\n\n                        \n                    \n                <\/ul>\n\n            \n        <\/div>\n\n        \n            <footer class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__footer\">\n\n                <p class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__more\">\n\n                    \n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/florida.qlarant.com\/?cat=10\"\n                            class=\"lsvr-townpress-posts__more-link\">More WSC Best Practices<\/a>\n\n                    \n                <\/p>\n\n            <\/footer>\n\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<!-- TOWNPRESS POSTS : end -->\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Return to all Best Practices<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-87","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/florida.qlarant.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/87","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/florida.qlarant.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/florida.qlarant.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/florida.qlarant.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/florida.qlarant.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=87"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/florida.qlarant.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/87\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":869,"href":"https:\/\/florida.qlarant.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/87\/revisions\/869"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/florida.qlarant.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=87"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}