Common use of COMMUNICATION REGARDING DORS COMSUMERS Clause in Contracts

COMMUNICATION REGARDING DORS COMSUMERS. In order to facilitate a successful outcome for the consumer, it is critical that the DORS counselor and BAYSIDE COMMUNITY NETWORK, INC staff communicate frequently. While written reports are an important, formal means to communicate progress, additional communication should occur on an as-needed basis to supplement formal reporting. Staff of BAYSIDE COMMUNITY NETWORK, INC and staff of DORS are encouraged to communicate often by phone, teleconference, email or informally in person; such communication should be documented in the record. At times a more formal meeting, or “staffing” may be required, as follows: For purposes of this agreement, a staffing is defined as a meeting initiated by DORS, BAYSIDE COMMUNITY NETWORK, INC, or the client. A staffing will include the client, the individual requesting the meeting, family or other advocates as appropriate, the DORS counselor, BAYSIDE COMMUNITY NETWORK, INC representative, and/or other supervisory staff. Staffings will be convened at critical times within the provision of services for the following purposes: • Upon the request of the DORS consumer or, as appropriate, the person’s parent, family member, guardian, advocate or authorized representative; • When progress toward goals and objectives identified in the person’s Individualized Plan for Employment is not being achieved in a timely, productive and cost effective manner as reflected in reports of BAYSIDE COMMUNITY NETWORK, INC services; • At other times to address specific issues as requested by DORS or BAYSIDE COMMUNITY NETWORK, INC

COMMUNICATION REGARDING DORS COMSUMERS. In order to facilitate a successful outcome for the consumer, it is critical that the DORS counselor and BAYSIDE COMMUNITY NETWORK, INC THE ARC NORTHERN CHESAPEAKE REGION staff communicate frequently. While written reports are an important, formal means to communicate progress, additional communication should occur on an as-needed basis to supplement formal reporting. Staff of BAYSIDE COMMUNITY NETWORK, INC THE ARC NORTHERN CHESAPEAKE REGION and staff of DORS are encouraged to communicate often by phone, teleconference, email or informally in person; such communication should be documented in the record. At times a more formal meeting, or “staffing” may be required, as follows: For purposes of this agreement, a staffing is defined as a meeting initiated by DORS, BAYSIDE COMMUNITY NETWORK, INCTHE ARC NORTHERN CHESAPEAKE REGION, or the client. A staffing will include the client, the individual requesting the meeting, family or other advocates as appropriate, the DORS counselor, BAYSIDE COMMUNITY NETWORK, INC THE ARC NORTHERN CHESAPEAKE REGION representative, and/or other supervisory staff. Staffings will be convened at critical times within the provision of services for the following purposes: • Upon the request of the DORS consumer or, as appropriate, the person’s parent, family member, guardian, advocate or authorized representative; • When progress toward goals and objectives identified in the person’s Individualized Plan for Employment is not being achieved in a timely, productive and cost effective manner as reflected in reports of BAYSIDE COMMUNITY NETWORK, INC THE ARC NORTHERN CHESAPEAKE REGION services; • At other times to address specific issues as requested by DORS or BAYSIDE COMMUNITY NETWORK, INCTHE ARC NORTHERN CHESAPEAKE REGION

COMMUNICATION REGARDING DORS COMSUMERS. In order to facilitate a successful outcome for the consumer, it is critical that the DORS counselor and BAYSIDE COMMUNITY NETWORKTHE ARC OF XXXXXX COUNTY, INC staff communicate frequently. While written reports are an important, formal means to communicate progress, additional communication should occur on an as-needed basis to supplement formal reporting. Staff of BAYSIDE COMMUNITY NETWORKTHE ARC OF XXXXXX COUNTY, INC and staff of DORS are encouraged to communicate often by phone, teleconference, email or informally in person; such communication should be documented in the record. At times a more formal meeting, or “staffing” may be required, as follows: For purposes of this agreement, a staffing is defined as a meeting initiated by DORS, BAYSIDE COMMUNITY NETWORKTHE ARC OF XXXXXX COUNTY, INC, or the client. A staffing will include the client, the individual requesting the meeting, family or other advocates as appropriate, the DORS counselor, BAYSIDE COMMUNITY NETWORKTHE ARC OF XXXXXX COUNTY, INC representative, and/or other supervisory staff. Staffings will be convened at critical times within the provision of services for the following purposes: • Upon the request of the DORS consumer or, as appropriate, the person’s parent, family member, guardian, advocate or authorized representative; • When progress toward goals and objectives identified in the person’s Individualized Plan for Employment is not being achieved in a timely, productive and cost effective manner as reflected in reports of BAYSIDE COMMUNITY NETWORKTHE ARC OF XXXXXX COUNTY, INC services; • At other times to address specific issues as requested by DORS or BAYSIDE COMMUNITY NETWORKTHE ARC OF XXXXXX COUNTY, INCINC I. FEES, BILLING AND FINANCIAL PROCEDURES

COMMUNICATION REGARDING DORS COMSUMERS. In order to facilitate a successful outcome for the consumer, it is critical that the DORS counselor and BAYSIDE COMMUNITY NETWORK, INC PENN-MAR HUMAN SERVICES staff communicate frequently. While written reports are an important, formal means to communicate progress, additional communication should occur on an as-needed basis to supplement formal reporting. Staff of BAYSIDE COMMUNITY NETWORK, INC PENN-MAR HUMAN SERVICES and staff of DORS are encouraged to communicate often by phone, teleconference, email or informally in person; such communication should be documented in the record. At times a more formal meeting, or “staffing” may be required, as follows: For purposes of this agreement, a staffing is defined as a meeting initiated by DORS, BAYSIDE COMMUNITY NETWORK, INC, PENN- MAR HUMAN SERVICES or the client. A staffing will include the client, the individual requesting the meeting, family or other advocates as appropriate, the DORS counselor, BAYSIDE COMMUNITY NETWORK, INC PENN- MAR HUMAN SERVICES representative, and/or other supervisory staff. Staffings will be convened at critical times within the provision of services for the following purposes: • Upon the request of the DORS consumer or, as appropriate, the person’s parent, family member, guardian, advocate or authorized representative; • When progress toward goals and objectives identified in the person’s Individualized Plan for Employment is not being achieved in a timely, productive and cost effective manner as reflected in reports of BAYSIDE COMMUNITY NETWORK, INC PENN-MAR HUMAN SERVICES’ services; • At other times to address specific issues as requested by DORS or BAYSIDE COMMUNITY NETWORKPENN-MAR HUMAN SERVICES, INCA DIVISION OF PENN-MAR ORGANIZATION I. FEES, BILLING AND FINANCIAL PROCEDURES

COMMUNICATION REGARDING DORS COMSUMERS. In order to facilitate a successful outcome for the consumer, it is critical that the DORS counselor and BAYSIDE COMMUNITY NETWORKSTARFLIGHT ENTERPRISES, INC INC. staff communicate frequently. While written reports are an important, formal means to communicate progress, additional communication should occur on an as-needed basis to supplement formal reporting. Staff of BAYSIDE COMMUNITY NETWORKSTARFLIGHT ENTERPRISES, INC INC. and staff of DORS are encouraged to communicate often by phone, teleconference, email or informally in person; such communication should be documented in the record. At times a more formal meeting, or “staffing” may be required, as follows: For purposes of this agreement, a staffing is defined as a meeting initiated by DORS, BAYSIDE COMMUNITY NETWORKSTARFLIGHT ENTERPRISES, INC., or the client. A staffing will include the client, the individual requesting the meeting, family or other advocates as appropriate, the DORS counselor, BAYSIDE COMMUNITY NETWORKSTARFLIGHT ENTERPRISES, INC INC. representative, and/or other supervisory staff. Staffings will be convened at critical times within the provision of services for the following purposes: • · Upon the request of the DORS consumer or, as appropriate, the person’s parent, family member, guardian, advocate or authorized representative; • · When progress toward goals and objectives identified in the person’s Individualized Plan for Employment is not being achieved in a timely, productive and cost effective manner as reflected in reports of BAYSIDE COMMUNITY NETWORKSTARFLIGHT ENTERPRISES, INC INC. services; • · At other times to address specific issues as requested by DORS or BAYSIDE COMMUNITY NETWORKSTARFLIGHT ENTERPRISES, INC.

COMMUNICATION REGARDING DORS COMSUMERS. In order to facilitate a successful outcome for the consumer, it is critical that the DORS counselor and BAYSIDE COMMUNITY NETWORK, INC THE ARC XXXXXXX COUNTY staff communicate frequently. While written reports are an important, formal means to communicate progress, additional communication should occur on an as-needed basis to supplement formal reporting. Staff of BAYSIDE COMMUNITY NETWORK, INC THE ARC XXXXXXX COUNTY and staff of DORS are encouraged to communicate often by phone, teleconference, email or informally in person; such communication should be documented in the record. At times a more formal meeting, or “staffing” may be required, as follows: For purposes of this agreement, a staffing is defined as a meeting initiated by DORS, BAYSIDE COMMUNITY NETWORK, INCTHE ARC XXXXXXX COUNTY, or the client. A staffing will include the client, the individual requesting the meeting, family or other advocates as appropriate, the DORS counselor, BAYSIDE COMMUNITY NETWORK, INC THE ARC XXXXXXX COUNTY representative, and/or other supervisory staff. Staffings will be convened at critical times within the provision of services for the following purposes: • Upon the request of the DORS consumer or, as appropriate, the person’s parent, family member, guardian, advocate or authorized representative; • When progress toward goals and objectives identified in the person’s Individualized Plan for Employment is not being achieved in a timely, productive and cost effective manner as reflected in reports of BAYSIDE COMMUNITY NETWORK, INC THE ARC XXXXXXX COUNTY services; • At other times to address specific issues as requested by DORS or BAYSIDE COMMUNITY NETWORK, INCTHE ARC XXXXXXX COUNTY

COMMUNICATION REGARDING DORS COMSUMERS. In order to facilitate a successful outcome for the consumer, it is critical that the DORS counselor and BAYSIDE COMMUNITY NETWORKST. PETER’S ADULT LEARNING CENTER, INC staff communicate frequently. While written reports are an important, formal means to communicate progress, additional communication should occur on an as-needed basis to supplement formal reporting. Staff of BAYSIDE COMMUNITY NETWORKST. PETER’S ADULT LEARNING CENTER, INC and staff of DORS are encouraged to communicate often by phone, teleconference, email or informally in person; such communication should be documented in the record. At times a more formal meeting, or “staffing” may be required, as follows: For purposes of this agreement, a staffing is defined as a meeting initiated by DORS, BAYSIDE COMMUNITY NETWORKST. PETER’S ADULT LEARNING CENTER, INC, or the client. A staffing will include the client, the individual requesting the meeting, family or other advocates as appropriate, the DORS counselor, BAYSIDE COMMUNITY NETWORKST. PETER’S ADULT LEARNING CENTER, INC representative, and/or other supervisory staff. Staffings will be convened at critical times within the provision of services for the following purposes: • Upon the request of the DORS consumer or, as appropriate, the person’s parent, family member, guardian, advocate or authorized representative; • When progress toward goals and objectives identified in the person’s Individualized Plan for Employment is not being achieved in a timely, productive and cost effective manner as reflected in reports of BAYSIDE COMMUNITY NETWORKST. PETER’S ADULT LEARNING CENTER, INC services; • At other times to address specific issues as requested by DORS or BAYSIDE COMMUNITY NETWORKST. PETER’S ADULT LEARNING CENTER, INCINC I. FEES, BILLING AND FINANCIAL PROCEDURES

COMMUNICATION REGARDING DORS COMSUMERS. In order to facilitate a successful outcome for the consumer, it is critical that the DORS counselor and BAYSIDE COMMUNITY NETWORKKARINA ASSOCIATION, INC INC. staff communicate frequently. While written reports are an important, formal means to communicate progress, additional communication should occur on an as-needed basis to supplement formal reporting. Staff of BAYSIDE COMMUNITY NETWORKKARINA ASSOCIATION, INC INC. and staff of DORS are encouraged to communicate often by phone, teleconference, email or informally in person; such communication should be documented in the record. At times a more formal meeting, or “staffing” may be required, as follows: For purposes of this agreement, a staffing is defined as a meeting initiated by DORS, BAYSIDE COMMUNITY NETWORKKARINA ASSOCIATION, INC., or the client. A staffing will include the client, the individual requesting the meeting, family or other advocates as appropriate, the DORS counselor, BAYSIDE COMMUNITY NETWORKKARINA ASSOCIATION, INC INC. representative, and/or other supervisory staff. Staffings will be convened at critical times within the provision of services for the following purposes: • Upon the request of the DORS consumer or, as appropriate, the person’s parent, family member, guardian, advocate or authorized representative; • When progress toward goals and objectives identified in the person’s Individualized Plan for Employment is not being achieved in a timely, productive and cost effective manner as reflected in reports of BAYSIDE COMMUNITY NETWORKKARINA ASSOCIATION, INC INC. services; • At other times to address specific issues as requested by DORS or BAYSIDE COMMUNITY NETWORKKARINA ASSOCIATION, INC.

COMMUNICATION REGARDING DORS COMSUMERS. In order to facilitate a successful outcome for the consumer, it is critical that the DORS counselor and BAYSIDE SUNRISE COMMUNITY NETWORKOF MARYLAND, INC INC. staff communicate frequently. While written reports are an important, formal means to communicate progress, additional communication should occur on an as-needed basis to supplement formal reporting. Staff of BAYSIDE SUNRISE COMMUNITY NETWORKOF MARYLAND, INC INC. and staff of DORS are encouraged to communicate often by phone, teleconference, email or informally in person; such communication should be documented in the record. At times a more formal meeting, or “staffing” may be required, as follows: For purposes of this agreement, a staffing is defined as a meeting initiated by DORS, BAYSIDE SUNRISE COMMUNITY NETWORKOF MARYLAND, INC., or the client. A staffing will include the client, the individual requesting the meeting, family or other advocates as appropriate, the DORS counselor, BAYSIDE SUNRISE COMMUNITY NETWORKOF MARYLAND, INC INC. representative, and/or other supervisory staff. Staffings will be convened at critical times within the provision of services for the following purposes: • · Upon the request of the DORS consumer or, as appropriate, the person’s parent, family member, guardian, advocate or authorized representative; • · When progress toward goals and objectives identified in the person’s Individualized Plan for Employment is not being achieved in a timely, productive and cost effective manner as reflected in reports of BAYSIDE SUNRISE COMMUNITY NETWORKOF MARYLAND, INC INC. services; • · At other times to address specific issues as requested by DORS or BAYSIDE SUNRISE COMMUNITY NETWORKOF MARYLAND, INC.

COMMUNICATION REGARDING DORS COMSUMERS. In order to facilitate a successful outcome for the consumer, it is critical that the DORS counselor and BAYSIDE COMMUNITY NETWORKBENEDICTINE SCHOOL OF EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN, INC INC. staff communicate frequently. While written reports are an important, formal means to communicate progress, additional communication should occur on an as-needed basis to supplement formal reporting. Staff of BAYSIDE COMMUNITY NETWORKBENEDICTINE SCHOOL OF EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN, INC INC. and staff of DORS are encouraged to communicate often by phone, teleconference, email or informally in person; such communication should be documented in the record. At times a more formal meeting, or “staffing” may be required, as follows: For purposes of this agreement, a staffing is defined as a meeting initiated by DORS, BAYSIDE COMMUNITY NETWORKBENEDICTINE SCHOOL OF EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN, INC. , or the client. A staffing will include the client, the individual requesting the meeting, family or other advocates as appropriate, the DORS counselor, BAYSIDE COMMUNITY NETWORKBENEDICTINE SCHOOL OF EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN, INC INC. representative, and/or other supervisory staff. Staffings will be convened at critical times within the provision of services for the following purposes: • · Upon the request of the DORS consumer or, as appropriate, the person’s parent, family member, guardian, advocate or authorized representative; • · When progress toward goals and objectives identified in the person’s Individualized Plan for Employment is not being achieved in a timely, productive and cost effective manner as reflected in reports of BAYSIDE COMMUNITY NETWORKBENEDICTINE SCHOOL OF EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN, INC INC. services; • · At other times to address specific issues as requested by DORS or BAYSIDE COMMUNITY NETWORKBENEDICTINE SCHOOL OF EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN, INC.

COMMUNICATION REGARDING DORS COMSUMERS. In order to facilitate a successful outcome for the consumer, it is critical that the DORS counselor and BAYSIDE COMMUNITY NETWORKCHESAPEAKE CENTER, INC INC. staff communicate frequently. While written reports are an important, formal means to communicate progress, additional communication should occur on an as-needed basis to supplement formal reporting. Staff of BAYSIDE COMMUNITY NETWORKCHESAPEAKE CENTER, INC INC. and staff of DORS are encouraged to communicate often by phone, teleconference, email or informally in person; such communication should be documented in the record. At times a more formal meeting, or “staffing” may be required, as follows: For purposes of this agreement, a staffing is defined as a meeting initiated by DORS, BAYSIDE COMMUNITY NETWORKCHESAPEAKE CENTER, INC., or the client. A staffing will include the client, the individual requesting the meeting, family or other advocates as appropriate, the DORS counselor, BAYSIDE COMMUNITY NETWORKCHESAPEAKE CENTER, INC INC. representative, and/or other supervisory staff. Staffings will be convened at critical times within the provision of services for the following purposes: • Upon the request of the DORS consumer or, as appropriate, the person’s parent, family member, guardian, advocate or authorized representative; • When progress toward goals and objectives identified in the person’s Individualized Plan for Employment is not being achieved in a timely, productive and cost effective manner as reflected in reports of BAYSIDE COMMUNITY NETWORKCHESAPEAKE CENTER, INC INC. services; • At other times to address specific issues as requested by DORS or BAYSIDE COMMUNITY NETWORKCHESAPEAKE CENTER, INC.

COMMUNICATION REGARDING DORS COMSUMERS. In order to facilitate a successful outcome for the consumer, it is critical that the DORS counselor and BAYSIDE COMMUNITY NETWORKUNITED NEEDS AND ABILITIES, INC INC. staff communicate frequently. While written reports are an important, formal means to communicate progress, additional communication should occur on an as-needed basis to supplement formal reporting. Staff of BAYSIDE COMMUNITY NETWORKUNITED NEEDS AND ABILITIES, INC INC. and staff of DORS are encouraged to communicate often by phone, teleconference, email or informally in person; such communication should be documented in the record. At times a more formal meeting, or “staffing” may be required, as follows: For purposes of this agreement, a staffing is defined as a meeting initiated by DORS, BAYSIDE COMMUNITY NETWORKUNITED NEEDS AND ABILITIES, INC., or the client. A staffing will include the client, the individual requesting the meeting, family or other advocates as appropriate, the DORS counselor, BAYSIDE COMMUNITY NETWORKUNITED NEEDS AND ABILITIES, INC INC. representative, and/or other supervisory staff. Staffings will be convened at critical times within the provision of services for the following purposes: • Upon the request of the DORS consumer or, as appropriate, the person’s parent, family member, guardian, advocate or authorized representative; • When progress toward goals and objectives identified in the person’s Individualized Plan for Employment is not being achieved in a timely, productive and cost effective manner as reflected in reports of BAYSIDE COMMUNITY NETWORKUNITED NEEDS AND ABILITIES, INC INC. services; • At other times to address specific issues as requested by DORS or BAYSIDE COMMUNITY NETWORKUNITED NEEDS AND ABILITIES, INC.

COMMUNICATION REGARDING DORS COMSUMERS. In order to facilitate a successful outcome for the consumer, it is critical that the DORS counselor and BAYSIDE XXXXXXX XXXXXXX EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY NETWORKSERVICES, INC INC. staff communicate frequently. While written reports are an important, formal means to communicate progress, additional communication should occur on an as-needed basis to supplement formal reporting. Staff of BAYSIDE XXXXXXX XXXXXXX EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY NETWORKSERVICES, INC INC. and staff of DORS are encouraged to communicate often by phone, teleconference, email or informally in person; such communication should be documented in the record. At times a more formal meeting, or “staffing” may be required, as follows: For purposes of this agreement, a staffing is defined as a meeting initiated by DORS, BAYSIDE XXXXXXX XXXXXXX EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY NETWORKSERVICES, INC., or the client. A staffing will include the client, the individual requesting the meeting, family or other advocates as appropriate, the DORS counselor, BAYSIDE XXXXXXX XXXXXXX EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY NETWORKSERVICES, INC INC. representative, and/or other supervisory staff. Staffings will be convened at critical times within the provision of services for the following purposes: • · Upon the request of the DORS consumer or, as appropriate, the person’s parent, family member, guardian, advocate or authorized representative; • · When progress toward goals and objectives identified in the person’s Individualized Plan for Employment is not being achieved in a timely, productive and cost effective manner as reflected in reports of BAYSIDE XXXXXXX XXXXXXX EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY NETWORKSERVICES, INC INC. services; • · At other times to address specific issues as requested by DORS or BAYSIDE XXXXXXX XXXXXXX EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY NETWORKSERVICES, INC.

COMMUNICATION REGARDING DORS COMSUMERS. In order to facilitate a successful outcome for the consumer, it is critical that the DORS counselor and BAYSIDE COMMUNITY NETWORKHEAD INJURY REHABILITATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES, INC INC. (HIRRS) staff communicate frequently. While written reports are an important, formal means to communicate progress, additional communication should occur on an as-needed basis to supplement formal reporting. Staff of BAYSIDE COMMUNITY NETWORKHEAD INJURY REHABILITATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES, INC INC. (HIRRS) and staff of DORS are encouraged to communicate often by phone, teleconference, email or informally in person; such communication should be documented in the record. At times a more formal meeting, or “staffing” may be required, as follows: For purposes of this agreement, a staffing is defined as a meeting initiated by DORS, BAYSIDE COMMUNITY NETWORKHEAD INJURY REHABILITATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES, INC. (HIRRS), or the client. A staffing will include the client, the individual requesting the meeting, family or other advocates as appropriate, the DORS counselor, BAYSIDE COMMUNITY NETWORKHEAD INJURY REHABILITATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES, INC INC. (HIRRS) representative, and/or other supervisory staff. Staffings will be convened at critical times within the provision of services for the following purposes: • Upon the request of the DORS consumer or, as appropriate, the person’s parent, family member, guardian, advocate or authorized representative; • When progress toward goals and objectives identified in the person’s Individualized Plan for Employment is not being achieved in a timely, productive and cost effective manner as reflected in reports of BAYSIDE COMMUNITY NETWORKHEAD INJURY REHABILITATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES, INC INC. (HIRRS) services; • At other times to address specific issues as requested by DORS or BAYSIDE COMMUNITY NETWORKHEAD INJURY REHABILITATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES, INC. (HIRRS) I. FEES, BILLING AND FINANCIAL PROCEDURES

COMMUNICATION REGARDING DORS COMSUMERS. In order to facilitate a successful outcome for the consumer, it is critical that the DORS counselor and BAYSIDE UNIFIED COMMUNITY NETWORK, INC CONNECTIONS staff communicate frequently. While written reports are an important, formal means to communicate progress, additional communication should occur on an as-needed basis to supplement formal reporting. Staff of BAYSIDE UNIFIED COMMUNITY NETWORK, INC CONNECTIONS and staff of DORS are encouraged to communicate often by phone, teleconference, email or informally in person; such communication should be documented in the record. At times a more formal meeting, or “staffing” may be required, as follows: For purposes of this agreement, a staffing is defined as a meeting initiated by DORS, BAYSIDE UNIFIED COMMUNITY NETWORK, INCCONNECTIONS, or the client. A staffing will include the client, the individual requesting the meeting, family or other advocates as appropriate, the DORS counselor, BAYSIDE UNIFIED COMMUNITY NETWORK, INC CONNECTIONS representative, and/or other supervisory staff. Staffings will be convened at critical times within the provision of services for the following purposes: • Upon the request of the DORS consumer or, as appropriate, the person’s parent, family member, guardian, advocate or authorized representative; • When progress toward goals and objectives identified in the person’s Individualized Plan for Employment is not being achieved in a timely, productive and cost effective manner as reflected in reports of BAYSIDE UNIFIED COMMUNITY NETWORK, INC CONNECTIONS services; • At other times to address specific issues as requested by DORS or BAYSIDE UNIFIED COMMUNITY NETWORK, INCCONNECTIONS.

COMMUNICATION REGARDING DORS COMSUMERS. In order to facilitate a successful outcome for the consumer, it is critical that the DORS counselor and BAYSIDE COMMUNITY NETWORK, INC THE ARC OF XXXXXXXXX COUNTY staff communicate frequently. While written reports are an important, formal means to communicate progress, additional communication should occur on an as-needed basis to supplement formal reporting. Staff of BAYSIDE COMMUNITY NETWORK, INC THE ARC OF XXXXXXXXX COUNTY and staff of DORS are encouraged to communicate often by phone, teleconference, email or informally in person; such communication should be documented in the record. At times a more formal meeting, or “staffing” may be required, as follows: For purposes of this agreement, a staffing is defined as a meeting initiated by DORS, BAYSIDE COMMUNITY NETWORK, INCTHE ARC OF XXXXXXXXX COUNTY, or the client. A staffing will include the client, the individual requesting the meeting, family or other advocates as appropriate, the DORS counselor, BAYSIDE COMMUNITY NETWORK, INC THE ARC OF XXXXXXXXX COUNTY representative, and/or other supervisory staff. Staffings will be convened at critical times within the provision of services for the following purposes: • Upon the request of the DORS consumer or, as appropriate, the person’s parent, family member, guardian, advocate or authorized representative; • When progress toward goals and objectives identified in the person’s Individualized Plan for Employment is not being achieved in a timely, productive and cost effective manner as reflected in reports of BAYSIDE COMMUNITY NETWORK, INC THE ARC OF XXXXXXXXX COUNTY services; • At other times to address specific issues as requested by DORS or BAYSIDE COMMUNITY NETWORK, INCTHE ARC OF XXXXXXXXX COUNTY

COMMUNICATION REGARDING DORS COMSUMERS. In order to facilitate a successful outcome for the consumer, it is critical that the DORS counselor and BAYSIDE COMMUNITY NETWORK, INC THE ARC XXXXXXXXXX COUNTY staff communicate frequently. While written reports are an important, formal means to communicate progress, additional communication should occur on an as-needed basis to supplement formal reporting. Staff of BAYSIDE COMMUNITY NETWORK, INC THE ARC XXXXXXXXXX COUNTY and staff of DORS are encouraged to communicate often by phone, teleconference, email or informally in person; such communication should be documented in the record. At times a more formal meeting, or “staffing” may be required, as follows: For purposes of this agreement, a staffing is defined as a meeting initiated by DORS, BAYSIDE COMMUNITY NETWORK, INCTHE ARC XXXXXXXXXX COUNTY, or the client. A staffing will include the client, the individual requesting the meeting, family or other advocates as appropriate, the DORS counselor, BAYSIDE COMMUNITY NETWORK, INC THE ARC XXXXXXXXXX COUNTY representative, and/or other supervisory staff. Staffings will be convened at critical times within the provision of services for the following purposes: • Upon the request of the DORS consumer or, as appropriate, the person’s parent, family member, guardian, advocate or authorized representative; • When progress toward goals and objectives identified in the person’s Individualized Plan for Employment is not being achieved in a timely, productive and cost effective manner as reflected in reports of BAYSIDE COMMUNITY NETWORK, INC THE ARC XXXXXXXXXX COUNTY services; • At other times to address specific issues as requested by DORS or BAYSIDE COMMUNITY NETWORK, INCTHE ARC XXXXXXXXXX COUNTY.