Person-centered definition

Person-centered means focusing on the needs and preferences of the individual; empowering and supporting the individual in defining the direction for his life; and promoting self-determination, community involvement, and recovery.
Person-centered means that the individual or his or her authorized representative or caregiver is the center of the system of care, and the individuals’ needs and preferences drive the care and services provided.
Person-centered means recovery support services that directly focus upon the need,preferences and strengths of the individual.

More Definitions of Person-centered

Person-centered means a collaborative process where the member participates in the development of their treatment goals and make decisions on the services provided.
Person-centered means a formal or informal planning process for gathering and organizing information to help an individual:
Person-centered means a service that both responds to the identified needs, interests, values, preferences, and desired outcomes of the person or the person's legal representative and respects the person's history, dignity, and cultural background and allows inclusion and participation in the person's community.
Person-centered means that the plan reflects what is important to the individual, what is important for his or her health and welfare, and is developed with input from the individual and the individual’s representative when applicable.
Person-centered means that the CFI waiver participant receiving services or his or her authorized representative are the center of the system of care, and participant’s needs and preferences drive the care and services provided.
Person-centered means a planning process designed to empower Class Members to make plans for their future according to their needs and desires, with the support of their legal guardians, family, friends, or service providers as appropriate. For Class Members with Mental Illness, “Person Centered” means a process based on a model of recovery.
Person-centered means focused on the person’s expressed goals, desires, cultural and language preferences, abilities and strengths, as well as health/wellness/behavioral issues and skill development/training needs relevant to community living.