(Note: Sharing when eating out is probably best done with a person who is independent with dining and has no food-related behavioral support needs that may necessitate interruption.) Each participant must agree to inclusion of shared support hours in his/her support plan. This agreement is indicated by the signature on the final participant’s version of the support plan and any revisions. No signed agreement is required between service participants for casual/everyday sharing. The names of participants do not have to be listed in the support plan. Participants must utilize the same IFS provider. This means that a participant is free to share supports, within plan guidelines, with any individual also using the same IFS services. provider’s Participants are responsible for making their preferences related to specific persons and specific activities known to their IFS Provider. F. IFS providers must implement support plan elements as specified in the plan. This includes making accommodations to offer shared supports based upon personal preferences and interests, including with whom the person shares and preferences for certain types of activities. A preferences and interests, including who person’s they wish to spend time with and how they wish to spend their time, may change during the plan year. Thus, if new preferences/interests are identified that are not listed in the support plan, the IFS provider may provide opportunities and activities that reflect these new preferences/interests. All service delivery must be consistent with goals and strategies in the support plan and with risk mitigation requirements. Changes in activities, preferences, and interests should be discussed with the support coordinator at the monthly call and quarterly meetings. The annual Personal Outcomes Assessment should also take any changes into account and incorporate the newly identified interests and preferences into the next annual plan or sooner if indicated. G. Any significant change in information must be communicated to the support team immediately for discussion and revision of sharing criteria. Sharing criteria should be discussed at each quarterly meeting. H. Both the participant and IFS provider should carefully evaluate any financial impact that sharing supports may have. Some activities such as dining out, going to the movies, or going shopping, if done every week, may put a strain on a fixed income. Thus, planning for free or low-cost activities that utilize community spaces and community events should occur. Going to church events, the park, free
(Note: Sharing when eating out is probably best done with a person who is independent with dining and has no food-related behavioral support needs that may necessitate interruption.) Each participant must agree to inclusion of shared support hours in his/her support plan. This agreement is indicated by the participant’s signature on the final version of the support plan and any revisions. No signed agreement is required between service participants for casual/everyday sharing. The names of participants do not have to be listed in the support plan. Participants must utilize the same IFS provider. This means that a participant is free to share supports, within plan guidelines, with any individual also using the same IFS provider’s services. Participants are responsible for making their preferences related to specific persons and specific activities known to their IFS Provider. F. IFS providers must implement support plan elements as specified in the plan. This includes making accommodations to offer shared supports based upon personal preferences and interests, including with whom the person shares and preferences for certain types of activities. A person’s preferences and interests, including who they wish to spend time with and how they wish to spend their time, may change during the plan year. Thus, if new preferences/interests are identified that are not listed in the support plan, the IFS provider may provide opportunities and activities that reflect these new preferences/interests. All service delivery must be consistent with goals and strategies in the support plan and with risk mitigation requirements. Changes in activities, preferences, and interests should be discussed with the support coordinator at the monthly call and quarterly meetings. The annual Personal Outcomes Assessment should also take any changes into account and incorporate the newly identified interests and preferences into the next annual plan or sooner if indicated. G. Any significant change in information must be communicated to the support team immediately for discussion and revision of sharing criteria. Sharing criteria should be discussed at each quarterly meeting. H. Both the participant and IFS provider should carefully evaluate any financial impact that sharing supports may have. Some activities such as dining out, going to the movies, or going shopping, if done every week, may put a strain on a fixed income. Thus, planning for free or low-cost activities that utilize community spaces and community events should occur. Going to church events, the park, free
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