Active Treatment Sample Clauses

Active Treatment. The center is focused on increasing individuals’ participation in day programs outside of their homes and development of hybrid vocational/habilitation day programs, programs for some specialty populations, more recreational activities during evenings and weekends (including a focus on community outings), and more in-home active treatment activities. Efforts to improve the quality of day programs, SAPs, and positive behavior support plans are ongoing. The center implemented a new monitoring tool to assess staff competency for program implementation. In homes for individuals with greater medical needs, the center has expanded active treatment opportunities, such as adding sensory walls to patio areas outside of these homes. Additionally, professional visits from clinicians and support staff provide modeling and mentoring skills. The QA department also conducts unannounced active treatment monitoring on a quarterly basis and reports findings. Austin SSLC is currently in discussion with the Brenham SSLC to showcase residents’ art in Brenham’s boutique, so residents of both facilities can sell their work. Monitoring results indicate the center has made significant progress in establishing a system for assessing engagement in each home and day program/work site. Behavioral health staff are now required to observe behaviors targeted in plans either in person or via video review. This has led to the development of much more individualized plans. Austin SSLC implemented the state office initiative to improve the ISP process in 2016. As part of this effort, the center formed a team focused on coaching, mentoring, and monitoring staff, and reviewing the ISP process. An IDT advisory team mentors and coaches IDT members, as well as reviewing and auditing of ISP documentation. The facility implemented a Preferences and Strengths Inventory peer review committee, which reviews all inventories. Since the committee was implemented, quality monitoring scores have improved by 25 percent. Data trends are shared with IDT members and center leadership, along with recommendations for training and improvement.  Psychiatry goals and indicators are based upon assessment and diagnosis.  All behavioral health goals were based upon the assessment.  Thoughtful living option discussions are evident in the majority of ISP documents.  ISP documents include a statement regarding the overall decision of the entire IDT, inclusive of the individual and legally authorized representative. ...

Active Treatment active treatment program was initiated in 2016 to provide quality training and services for the residents, improve the integration of services in program development and training, and set the foundation for gaining substantial compliance in habilitation, training, education, and skill acquisition programs. One major component of the program is the increase in the number of skill acquisition plan developers to accommodate the large number of plans needed. The establishment of an active treatment training and development department has resulted in some significant improvements, including: ● Better data systems and reports for components of skill acquisition, engagement, and community integration. ● Timely completion and review of skill acquisition plans, functional skills assessments, and progress notes. ● Skill acquisition plans are reviewed by behavioral health services to ensure appropriateness of training methods. ● Consistent training, monitoring, and reporting of skill acquisition plan implementation, documentation, and progress. Related processes are completion of integrity tools and weekly plan documentation monitoring, with related progress reports to QIDPs and home management teams. ● Development and monitoring of home active treatment schedules and community integration activities meaningful to the residents. ● Implementation of engagement monitoring tools for all homes and program areas. ● Expansion of the day program to include a transition program for residents who are under the age of 25 and transitioning from high school to adulthood. ● Expansion of community integration activities to include: community faith services, residents volunteering in the community, and faith groups coming to the center for activities, such as Christmas caroling and River City Comic Con. ● Reestablishment of residents attending monthly meetings at the San Antonio League of Self Advocates. ● Expansion of the resident/worker program to improve preparation for community employment. ● Expansion of group home tours for residents who are referred for transition to the community, as well as exposure to community living options. ● Creation of specialty activities for residents to attend, such as exercise and fitness.

Active Treatment. Doctors Health shall cause Doctors Health Participating Providers to continue to provide Covered Services to Enrollees under active treatment as of such effective date until the earlier of completion of active treatment or NYLCare Mid-Atlantic's orderly transition of the Enrollee's care to another Participating Provider, but not for any period in excess of thirty (30) days. Doctors Health shall cause any such continuing services to be provided on a fee for service basis and shall be compensated by NYLCare Mid-Atlantic on a fee for service basis.

Active Treatment. Appendix A: Definitions a. From a chiropractor’s perspective refers to the frequency of treatments per week. b. From the Commission’s perspective refers to whether the patient/claimant takes an active role (e.g., exercise) versus a passive role (e.g., manipulation).

Active Treatment. Active Treatment is the third phase of treatment. The objective is to eliminate substance abuse by Participant, and for him/her to maintain stable mental health. During this phase, Participant shall appear regularly before the Judge. Required treatment attendance is three (3) days per week, with each group lasting two (2) hours. In addition to the required group sessions, Participant shall have four (4) individual counseling sessions per month with the assigned case manager. Participant shall be involved in groups and individual treatment aimed at active problem solving, the benefits of treatment involvement, and self help groups. As group support becomes increasingly important, Participant shall be encouraged for continued involvement in community groups (i.e. AA/NA). There will also be separate male and female groups to allow for support of gender related needs/expressions. Participant requirements for Phase III compliance include:  Attending treatment sessions, appointments, and other activities as scheduled;  Attending appointments with the Program psychiatrist and taking medication as prescribed;  Attending status review hearings regularly before the Judge;  Attending meetings with case managers, the Program nurse, and/or probation officers;  Continuing to submit negative alcohol and drug testing samples at a frequency determined by the treatment team, at a minimum of once per week;  Cooperating with random home visits;  Engaging in a sober support community and obtaining a sponsor;  Abiding by the rules of SAMI, the SAMI Participation Agreement, community control, and the laws;  Committing no new criminal offenses;  Paying Court costs, fines, and probation supervision fees on a regular basis;  Taking steps towards obtaining a GED or High School Diploma;  Securing long-term housing; and  Obtaining long-term employment or securing Social Security.

Active Treatment. CHILDREN'S REHABILITATION SERVICES (CRS) A current need for treatment of the CRS qualifying condition(s) or it is anticipated that treatment or evaluation for continuing treatment of the CRS qualifying condition(s) will be needed within the next 18 months from the last date of service for treatment of any CRS qualifying condition (AAC R9-22-1301). ACTUARY An individual who meets the qualification standards established by the American Academy of Actuaries for an actuary and follows the practice standards established by the Actuarial Standards Board. An actuary develops and certifies the capitation rates [42 CFR 438.2]. ACUTE CARE ONLY (ACO) The enrollment status of a member who is otherwise financially and medically eligible for Arizona Long Term Care Services (ALTCS) but who: a. Refuses Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) offered by the Case Manager, b. Has made an uncompensated transfer that makes him or her ineligible, c. Resides in a setting in which Long Term Services and Supports (LTSS) cannot be provided, or d. Has an equity value in a home that exceeds $713,000. These ALTCS enrolled members are eligible to receive acute medical services but not eligible to receive Long Term Care (LTC) institutional, alternative residential or Home and Community Based Services (HCBS). ADJUDICATED CLAIM A claim that has been received and processed by the Contractor which resulted in a payment or denial of payment. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS (AOC) The Arizona Constitution authorizes an administrative director and staff to assist the Chief Justice with administrative duties. Under the direction of the Chief Justice, the administrative director, and the staff of the AOC provide the necessary support for the supervision and administration of all State courts. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES SUBCONTRACT/ SUBCONTRACTOR An agreement that delegates any of the requirements of the Contract with AHCCCS, including, but not limited to the following: a. Claims processing, including pharmacy claims, b. Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM), c. Dental Benefit Manager, d. Credentialing, including those for only primary source verification (i.e., Credential Verification Organization [CVO]), e. Medicaid Accountable Care Organization (ACO), f. Service Level Agreements with any Division or Subsidiary of a corporate parent owner, and g. Comprehensive Health Plan (CHP) and DES DDD Subcontracted Health Plan. A person (individual or entity) who holds an Administrative Services Subcontract is a...

Active Treatment. Active Treatment is the third phase of treatment. The objective is to eliminate substance abuse by Participant, and for him/her to maintain stable mental health. During this phase, Participant shall appear before the Judge once every three (3) weeks. Participant shall be involved in groups and individual treatment aimed at active problem solving, the benefits of treatment involvement, and self-help groups. As group support becomes increasingly important, Participant shall be encouraged for continued involvement in community groups (i.e. AA/NA). There will also be separate male and female groups to allow for support of gender related needs/expressions. Participant requirements for Phase 3 compliance include: • Attending treatment sessions, appointments, and other activities as scheduled; • Attending appointments with the Program psychiatrist and taking medication as prescribed; • Attending status review hearings before the Judge once every three (3) weeks; • Attending meetings with case managers, the Program nurse, and/or probation officers; • Continuing to submit to random, frequent and observed alcohol and drug testing at a minimum of once per week; • Cooperating with random home visits; • Engaging in a sober support community and obtaining a sponsor; • Abiding by the rules of SAMI, the SAMI Participation Agreement, community control, and the laws; • Committing no new criminal offenses; • Paying Court costs, fines, and probation supervision fees on a regular basis; • Taking steps towards obtaining a GED or High School Diploma; • Securing long-term housing; and • Obtaining long-term employment or securing Social Security.