OAAS Members - Please reply to this message with your comments about HR 3086. Thank you!...
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Susan
oaasohio
Oct 20, 2011 8:18 pm
We will be having an update from Jennifer Stone - Blanchard Valley Industries - on their minimum wage pilot studies at the OACBDD Conference during the OAAS...
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bksmith1978
Oct 21, 2011 4:28 pm
Interesting article from a director of a program in Chico. CA. I'm not sure I completely agree with everything, but he has some good points... ...
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Susan
oaasohio
Oct 21, 2011 8:47 pm
This one was a little hard for me to embrace given the assumptions of the "worth" of individuals work....
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bksmith1978
Oct 24, 2011 1:58 pm
I am looking for decriptions of supervison levels as we are trying to standardize this language among the agencies we serve. Anything you are willing to share...
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Susan
oaasohio
Oct 24, 2011 6:08 pm
I always advocate for supervision levels to be the same as the acuity ratio. That way it takes it out of the hands of the provider and leaves it to the SSA to...
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bksmith1978
Oct 24, 2011 6:37 pm
I agree, however, we are getting into "eyes on supervision" or "within hearing distance" with more detail such as "staff needs to be within 20 feet". There's...
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Susan
oaasohio
Oct 24, 2011 6:39 pm
How can you get paid for a higher level of supervision than the acuity level dictates. Nothing about 1:3 = eyes on or within 20 feet! I understand the whole...
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djjacksonwd45
Nov 17, 2011 4:04 pm
I was wondering how other workshops are handling the January 1 increase in the minimum wage. Our income from contracts is significantly below the $283,000...
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Liz Lafferty
lizlaffertyv...
Nov 17, 2011 4:52 pm
We increase all of our contracts - piece rate and hourly to reflect the new state minimum wage. We contact all of customers to let them know the new prices...
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theresalynn93
Jan 6, 2012 4:34 pm
We have had several situations where individuals with DD have sustained fractures outside the work facility. Typically the individual is not permitted to...
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Susan
oaasohio
Jan 7, 2012 5:21 pm
I think you would treat the "employee with the disability", the same way you would treat anyone else with a work-related injury. They would not be permitted...
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bower18
Feb 14, 2012 2:25 pm
The Henry County Board of Developmental Disabilities is wondering if other County Board of DD have a Waiting List Policy for Adult Services (Adult Day Array,...
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Susan
oaasohio
Mar 14, 2012 6:42 pm
OAAS Members - If you have an in-house janitorial crew, comprised of consumers and a working supervisor are you billing Medicaid for Voc. Hab. or Supported...
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Brenda Smith
bsmith8380
Mar 14, 2012 7:46 pm
We bill Supported Employment - Enclave for Medicaid recipients - yes - at a loss sometimes...with the rationale that it meets the definition. Brenda Office:...
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Cassie Elvin
cassieelvin
Mar 14, 2012 11:28 pm
Hi Susan: We bill Voc. Hab. if they are in the Workshop as it is at a higher rate. Our rationale is it is part of their day for job training. Cassie ... ...
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Brenda Smith
bsmith8380
Mar 15, 2012 2:41 pm
After reading Cassie's response, I feel I should expand on our situation - Our crew travels to several job sites throughout the evening with our building being...
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Cassie Elvin
cassieelvin
Mar 21, 2012 12:09 am
That makes sense. I think if the total reimbursement changed it would make it better and be more flexible. Cassie ... From: Brenda Smith...
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Brenda Smith
bksmith1978
Mar 28, 2012 3:33 pm
Would anyone please share with me their policy on the principles of Self-Determination? Thanks! Brenda Smith RVI - Riverview Industries, Inc. Would anyone...
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Susan
oaasohio
Apr 24, 2012 7:11 pm
Orion, Inc. in Wilmington is looking for a way to track the amount of time that artists spend working on a "collaborative" piece. How are you doing this?...
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Susan
oaasohio
Apr 24, 2012 7:12 pm
Did you ever get this? If not, please send me a reminder at my regular e-mail address and I will send you what I have!...
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Susan
oaasohio
Apr 24, 2012 7:17 pm
Orion, Inc. in Wilmington is looking for a good Board Self-Assessment to use with the Non-Profit Board. Please share if you have one that is effective. You...
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Brenda Smith
bsmith8380
Apr 25, 2012 2:40 pm
Hi Susan - No, I didn't receive anything. I asked the NODA group and they drew a blank as well on this policy... Brenda Office: 567-262-3054: Mobile:...
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bksmith1978
Jun 13, 2012 12:52 pm
RVI is reaearching the use of interior and exterior cameras. If you have a system in place at your facility, could you tell me: What areas are covered? The...
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theresalynn93
Jun 13, 2012 10:49 pm
Question: Is anyone billing the waiver for supported employment – community employment with an individual who has an AAI grouping of a B? An individual has...
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bobathopewell
Aug 25, 2012 1:33 pm
PAR is seeking nominations for the following award categories. Nominations are open to anyone and they are due by the close of the day on September 7, 2012....
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sgerard3611
Sep 26, 2012 6:05 pm
We have a situation currently in which an individual has decided to remove his g-tube and refuses to have it replaced. He has had multiple swallowing...
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Jhon Son
jhonson1461
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