The Notice of Change published in Vol. 36, No. 20, May 21, 2010 issue of the FAW, contained an error in the last sentence of the following section:
APPENDIX A
Page A-11: 3.1 Self-Assessment. Paragraph is changed to read:
Each agency or group provider, or solo or individual provider furnishing specific services referenced in 3.0 above shall perform an annual self-assessment to determine the effectiveness of services being offered and the provider’s compliance with requirements identified in this agreement and the Developmental Disabilities Waiver Services Coverage and Limitations Handbook. This annual assessment will assist the provider to determine, within the realm and scope of the service(s) that is provided, the extent to which the provider is developing and maintaining person-centered processes that will assist recipients in the achievement of personal goals, choice, social inclusion, relationships, rights, dignity and respect, health, environment, security and satisfaction. At a minimum, the provider’s self-assessment survey will include a combination of: a) records review; b) interviews to determine the extent to which provider actions support the achievement of personal goals identified by recipients receiving services; and c) annual recipient satisfaction surveys. The provider, as part of the self-assessment process, develops a Quality Improvement Plan addressing the areas in need of improvement.