Virginia Group Home Policies and Procedures - Magnate Consulting, LLC

With the deadline for existing providers getting closer and closer (2022) it is important to consistently be working on compliance with the HCBS final settings rule. FYI... New providers must be compliant when opening. Visit here:- http://magnate-consulting.com/f/hcbs-final-settings- exceptions?blogcategory=HCBS+Final+Settings With the deadline for existing providers getting closer and closer (2022) it is important to consistently be working on compliance with the HCBS final settings rule. FYI... New providers must be compliant when opening. One hot topic is exceptions to the HCBS rights. Most existing providers see the right to visitors at any time, food at any time, and come and go at any time and immediately think of all the incidents. They sometimes think that a conversation with the team will suffice for limiting these rights but that is NOT the case. If an exception needs to be made for any individual, the exception must be discussed with the team, a third

It’s that time of year! We just experienced our first snow days of the year, here in the DMV. IT&S VITAL and a Requirement per regulations that your group homes are prepared for inclement weather. Here are some tips: dbhds policies and procedures Visit here: - http://magnate-consulting.com/f/emergency-preparedness It's that time of year! We just experienced our first snow days of the year, here in the DMV. IT'S VITAL   and a Requirement per regulations that your group homes are prepared for inclement weather. Here are some tips: Please ensure that your staff are aware of the inclement weather policy. Staff are usually expected to work until they are relieved if the area experiences snow and/or a natural disaster. The individuals must have staff 24/7 and if a staff leaves the individuals unattended that is considered job abandonment and that is also considered neglect and may possibly result in law enforcement involvement. o Every home

It seems that 24 hours is not enough to accomplish everything that needs to be done. Often times we find ourselves working overtime and 24/7 in this field. Developmental Disabilities Consultant Visit here: - http://magnate-consulting.com/f/time-management TIME MANAGEMENT advocacy, change, DD waiver, developmental disabilities, emergency regulations, HCBS Final Settings, Magnate Consulting, quality assurance, seniors It seems that 24 hours is not enough to accomplish everything that needs to be done. Often times we find ourselves working overtime and 24/7 in this field. How can you manage your agency's time better? How can your staff manage time better so that they can be more productive and not get burnt out so quickly? The To-Do List is never ending. You start your day with a nice list of things that you are going to check off. As soon as you hit the office, an incident has happened, someone called out or you have a 2 hr meeting that ends up being 5