This assessment was created by the State of Ohio to specifically assist in the process of including remote monitoring technology as part of an individual’s care plan. *This document has been approved for open public use by the State of Ohio. (provided by the State of Ohio, adapted to Minnesota...
This document was created to support initial conversations related to using technology supports for people served by Hammer Residences, Inc. Hammer staff utilize this document after an initial general consultation and is intended to describe the individual’s functional skills and abilities...
Posted: October 1, 2003 Reviewed: December 26, 2013 Updated: February 6, 2019 Assistive technology: Devices, equipment or a combination of both that improve the person’s ability to: Communicate in the community Control or access his/her environment Perform activities of...
Choosing the right support option for the individual Technology advances in the last decade have had an unprecedented, positive impact on the daily lives of most Americans; however, the world of support for Americans with disabilities has remained largely untouched by the use of emerging...
TRC Mentor Network Launch Technology sounds like a great addition to care plans. You’ve heard it can help increase independence for individuals with disabilities, and assist with staff management and how staff do their jobs. But where do you start? How do you turn conversations into...
An Interview with Lauren Ireland Recently, we were able to sit down for an interview with Lauren Ireland to discuss technology and how it plays a role in her daily life. Lauren lives in Minneapolis, MN and her home is licensed for supportive community-based services. At 30 years old,...
Remote support technology comes in many forms. From medication dispensers that remind individuals to take their medication (and alert staff if access hasn’t occurred) to more high-tech options such as remote monitoring where external staff monitor a series of sensors and/or video to alert...
Increasing independence while maximizing staff resources Utilizing technology supports in care plans is not a new phenomenon – but is an option that is becoming more mainstream as the independence benefits for persons-served and staffing constraints for organizations are realized. ...
What it is and how to get it Anna MacIntyre and Deb Amman Minnesota Department of Human Services What it is Legislation, introduced in 2009, made it possible to use monitoring technology in Adult Foster Care (AFC) and Community Residential (CRS) settings in place of on-site...
The Story Though experiencing health issues that would ultimately require her to need more intensive care, including possible round-the-clock assistance, Angie wanted to maintain her independence and continue to live on her own without being reliant on a staff person constantly in her home...