1. Community Crossroads: Advocacy Practice in Action
Community Crossroads Mission:
“Our mission is to provide people in need of long term supports, either through age or disability, with the information, guidance, support and advocacy they need to remain in their chosen homes and live full, independent lives.”
Strategies to Promote Advocacy Practice
Internal Meetings
Attended QA (Quality Assurance) meeting. Quarterly meeting regarding quality improvement initiatives within agency.
Attended Behavioral Plan Review Committee. Behavior plans are developed to assist the individual to be positively supported in their community, and ensure protection of the individual’s rights.
External Meetings
CSNI (Community Support Network Committee) QI (Quality Improvement) meeting. Promoting collaboration across the state.
Reviewed deficiency report for residential home, and assisted in test audit.
Strategic Planning Retreat
Participated in Strategic Planning Retreat. CEO, board members, service coordinators, and other employees collaborating, and brainstorming for the agency’s 3 year strategic plan.
Interviews
Conducted interviews with vendors, service coordinators, and individuals with disabilities to identify areas of need and insight for strategic planning