A Comprehensive Review and Evaluation of Individual Habilitation Plans and Case Management Systems: Design Specifications for Case Management/Service Coordination and Individualized Planning

摘要

The purpose of this document is to identify and describe the design specifications for a model case management or service coordination system which has as its focus individualized planning for handicapped clients. The individualized plan, as defined within the model, becomes the tool to ensure that client's service needs are met in a consistent and coordinated manner. These plans are developed through a two-step process. First, an interdisciplinary team identifies the client's overall goals and service settings. From these overall goals, specific measureable objectives are determined. This approach to meeting client's needs is designed to be responsive to and comply with the various legislative requirements for individualized planning. This document presents the values, assumptions and rationale underlying the model; define the functions and specifications surrounding a model service coordination system; highlight the legislative requirements for individualized planning; and, introduce an approach to crosscutting the various legislative requirements.