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  • Handouts for May 10, 2022 WLTCAC meeting

    … are to ensure that the information contained is person-centered. We are working on cleaning up some older/outdated pages, creating some new program landing pages and will be doing a … Services 66 43% 43% 11% 3% Who Answered Survey – FC N = 5,032 Member Legal Representative Someone Else Unknown Wisconsin Department of Health Services 77 60% 32% 5% 2% 1% Member Living … Services 2222 60% 25% 10% 5% Who Answered Survey – FCP N = 793 Member Legal Representative Someone Else Unknown Wisconsin Department of Health Services 2323 66% 25% 5% 3% 1% Member Living …
  • 911 Good Samaritan Recommendations Report

    … 2010-2012 (Figure 3). It should be noted that this data is under reported and there may be some inaccuracies (e.g. some ambulance companies do not report into this system and county data … about drugs we thought that when police mentioned “unresponsive” they meant passed out like someone who had drank too much, not someone who is dead! The police told us that Chase was really lucky because when his friend had …
  • Family Care Member Handbook Template

    … financial exploitation, and self-neglect. Call your county help line if you need to talk to someone about suspected abuse of an adult-at-risk (age 18 to 59). To report abuse of an elder … Fraud Fraud means getting coverage or payments you know you should not get or helping someone else get coverage or payments you know they should not get. Anyone who commits fraud can … center. · Tell emergency and hospital staff you are a member of [insert MCO name] . · You or someone else should contact your care team as soon as possible [if applicable, insert time in …
  • Caretaker Supplement (CTS) Handbook Release 23-01

    … on behalf of the applicant: • Guardian When an application is submitted with a signature of someone claiming to be the applicant’s guardian, obtain a copy of the document that designates … file an application on their behalf (see SECTION 4.8.2 LEGAL GUARDIANS AND CONSERVATORS). When someone has been designated as one of the following, only the guardian, not the applicant, may … as the authorized representative. • Authorized Representative The applicant may authorize someone to represent them. An authorized representative can be a person or an organization (see …
  • Transitional FoodShare Benefits

    … change? Your benefit amount will stay the same for the five- month benefit period unless someone in your household: • Joins a different FoodShare household. • Moves out of your household … Medicaid Services P-16074 (10/2017) If your local agency learns about other changes from you, someone in your household, or another program, the amount of your transitional FoodShare benefit will not change unless you or someone in your household asks for regular FoodShare benefits. Do I need to report changes? You …
  • Feeding Assistant Program: FAQs

    … Program FAQs (frequently asked questions) Who is a feeding assistant? A feeding assistant is someone who meets certain requirements . They're paid by a nursing facility to help residents eat … of Quality Assurance decides. The course must meet state and federal requirements. Can someone receive feeding assistant training at a technical college? No. The training should … diets receive help from a feeding assistant? It depends on the reason for the special diet. If someone has trouble swallowing, for example, then a nurse or nurse aide must help them. If the …
    • Updated on June 16, 2022.
  • Dose of Reality: Get the Facts on Opioids

    … is very strong, it does not take a lot of fentanyl to cause an overdose, especially for someone who does not usually take opioids. In 2020, the latest year in which data is available, … Carry NARCAN® NARCAN® is the opioid overdose reversal drug. It can be used to save the life of someone experiencing a fentanyl-related overdose. Act fast in the case of a fentanyl-related … use disorder is a medical condition that can affect anyone who uses opioids. Wherever you or someone you care about may be in a struggle with opioids, there are people ready to help. In …
    • Updated on May 02, 2023.
  • Adult Protective Services: Report Alleged Abuse

    … of Wisconsin, contact the National Adult Protective Services Association .   If you believe someone you know is being abused, neglected, or financially exploited, you can get help. Call … county’s elder abuse or agency with questions. Learn how abuse is defined What happens when someone makes a report? Our ability to protect vulnerable adults is better than ever. Each …
    • Updated on October 17, 2022.
  • Safety NetWorks #4 - June 2008

    … EXPLOITATION If it is an emergency, call the police or 911 immediately. If you need to talk to someone about suspected abuse of an elder (age 60 and over), contact: If you need to talk to someone about suspected abuse of an adult at risk (age 18 to 59), contact: If you need contact … clothing, medical or dental care. • Financial Exploitation - Can include fraud, coercing someone to give against their will, theft, fiscal agent misconduct, forgery, etc. COMMON …
  • De-escalating Challenging Behavior

    …  Professional Language  Understanding Mental Illness  Anger Management  Teamwork • Does someone know you are with this client? • Who is the best person to de-escalate this client? • …  Do not crowd the client.  Avoid an audience.  Ask other people to leave, or take client somewhere more private and safer.  Have a back-up close by, if possible.  When in doubt, leave. … people. You may not completely understand their experience.  Lie or deceive.  Promise something you cannot do.  Get drawn into an argument.  Violate their personal space.  Raise …
  • Considering a Move? The Cost Calculator Can Help

    … estimated cost of these service options. Cost Calculator Long Form or Short Form: Your Choice! Some people prefer to review costs considering each and every detail, while others choose to … and occasional snacks. Unit: hour of services. Grocery Shopping Grocery shopping may involve someone taking you to the grocery store or having someone go to the store for you to get items on your list. Unit: round trip ride or number of …
  • Talking with Your Partners is an Act of Caring and Concern

    … partners’ questions. An experi- enced PS counselor can usually explain things much easier than someone doing this for the first time. Despite your good intentions, a bad experi- ence … partners without you be- ing present. This is done without telling your partners your name. In some cases, a partner may figure out that you have HIV infection. This is especially true if you …
  • COVID-19: Response Resources for Wisconsinites

    … Wisconsin. Anyone can call 211 at any time, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to talk with someone. Assistance finding help with housing, utilities, food, employment, addiction recovery … 877-947-2211 for video relay services) any time of day, every day of the year, to speak with someone who can connect you with services. Credit counseling The Wisconsin Department of … drug , and hospital services). Help with medical bills or debt. Assistance when you or someone you care for has a disability or chronic illness. Health insurance and benefits for …
    • Updated on April 27, 2023.
  • IRIS (Include, Respect, I Self-Direct) Participant Handbook

    … quality of life. You will also want to make sure you are finding them for the best price. • Someone else in the IRIS program may be looking for some of the same help you are. If you are … be able to drive me places? • How will I handle the training the worker needs? • Do I prefer someone with a particular skill or experience? • Does the worker need to be able to lift a … of an ad. 15 | P a g e A help wanted ad should include: • A description of the hours you want someone to work • A general description of what you want a worker to do • Instructions on how to …
  • Medicaid Eligibility Handbook Release 23-02

    … the Asset Is Transferred ................................................ 265 17.2.7.25 Adding Someone as an Additional Owner of an Asset ..................................................... … 302 19.1.4 Access by Someone Else … a health care program must sign an application or program request for health care. If they or someone else in the household is already open for a health care program, they can request another …
  • Wisconsin Long Term Care Functional Screen Instructions

    … a nurse or other health care professional familiar with the person. When unsure about whether someone meets the level of care, screeners should consult with their agency’s screen liaison, who … information from multiple sources. A good source of information, in addition to the person, is someone who does a lot of direct care for the person and with whom the person has a positive … ☐ With Live-in Paid Caregiver(s) (this includes service in exchange for room and board) Someone Else’s Home or Apartment This is a residence where the home is owned or rented by another …
  • Prevocational Q&A Document #2

    … term support. 4. In 60 seconds or less, what is the purpose of this program other than giving someone disabled a job? When does this start? Is this the same program that the State is going to … who are completely non ambulatory? Will they be disqualified from integrated employment. If someone has disabilities that are extreme enough that they will not qualify for integrated … guardians, and /or case managers come up at meetings and then an answer is not given. This is something that should be looked at closely. Service providers know members very well. Service …
Last revised May 30, 2023