Program Update Karol Swartzlander ADRC Program Director California Health and Human Services Agency ADRC Advisory Committee Meeting September 11, 2013
"For too long, too many Americans have faced the impossible choice between moving to an institution or living at home without the long-term services and supports they need. The goal of the new Administration for Community Living will be to help people with disabilities and older Americans live productive, satisfying lives." - Secretary Kathleen Sebelius
National Growth in ADRC Coverage 52 states & territories: 509 ADRC program sites 32 states & territories have achieved statewide coverage 76.9 % of US population living in an ADRC service area 42 States actively partner with MFP programs 3
California ADRC Vision Every community in California has a highly visible, reliable, universal access point that provides information to facilitate access to long-term supports and services. 4
Options Counseling Trainee Responses Tell us why you think this change in the way we provide information around LTSS is necessary? Because there are fewer resources and more individuals in need of support, there needed to be a new way of "doing business" in order for people to obtain assistance and make informed choices. The change was needed to avoid agency 'silos' whereas agencies become isolated entities. Collaboration is key to the new model of LTSS. Life stages are multi-dimensional, often times requiring vital decisions that impact daily living. Information and guided support can be key elements in making the best decisions to meet an individuals needs, goals and values. 5
April-September 2013 Accomplishments May 2013: Released ADRC Service Cost Tool. May 2013: Mercer consultants initiated strategic planning and business model development work with Nevada and San Diego ADRC partnerships. Contract supported by The Scan Foundation. June-July 2013: Launched Revised Options Counseling Training. 72 individuals trained in 4 regional trainings (Alameda, Sacramento, Nevada, and San Diego) 6
April-September 2013 Accomplishments July 2013: Held two-day strategic planning retreat with Alameda ADRC partnership led by Sacramento State Univ. College of Continuing Education (CCE) team. July 2013: Applied for modest (Part B) follow on federal ADRC grant in partnership with SILC- continue work initiated under 2012 Part B ADRC grant August 2013: Began business planning work with Alameda (Sac State team) 7
Dissemination of Technical Tools: ADRC business model(s)/business plan template; ADRC Service Cost Tool Encourage and support VA Medical Center/ ADRC Collaboration Formally designating ADRCs under new Designation Criteria Monitor and collaborate with national ADRC developments and state initiatives Continue to focus for long-term sustainability of ADRC program Quality assurance and monitoring Options Counseling Training Program – bimonthly regional trainings Strengthen Partnership Money Follows the Person Demonstration program California Focus
Benefits of ADRC Designation For Consumers streamlined access to LTSS information and services For Community Organizations Acknowledgements in state federal funding requests ADRC Coalition meetings/ peer learning opportunities Use of ADRC logo and name recognition that is used nationwide Local recognition of LTSS system expertise and leadership State website acknowledgements and links Indication of expertise that invites other funders, networks and purchasers of services 9
CHHS ADRC Team and Resource Websites Karol Swartzlander, Ed Ahern, Paula Acosta, Therese Llanes, (state) (federal) 10