Provider proposals All agencies currently operating congregated settings should be required to submit their transitioning strategy and plans to HSE, with detailed timeframes and deadlines. Agency proposals should form part of annual discussions with HSE in respect of Service Arrangements. RECOMMENDATION 25 Agencies’ transitioning strategy and plan All agencies operating congregated settings should be required to submit their transitioning strategy to HSE, with detailed operational plans, timeframes and deadlines, based on the review recommendations. Agency proposals should be part of annual discussions with HSE in respect of service agreements.
Accelerated Learning Site funding In order to speed the transitioning process, a number of Accelerated Learning Sites should be funded to provide ambitious and accelerated implementation of the policy and robust examples of evidence‐based transitions to models of community living. Accelerated learning site funding should be proposal‐led. Criteria should be applied to (a) the range and distribution of sites and (b) the capacities required from individual providers. The choice of sites will allow the learning to be evaluated across: Statutory and non‐statutory services Different levels of need, including those with severe and profound disabilities or significant levels of challenging behaviour Different geographic regions Different levels of current funding per client. Funding criteria All funding proposals (provider plans generally and Accelerated Learning Site proposals) should demonstrate the intention to address the following criteria: Practice values Enhancement of privacy and dignity A strong emphasis on promoting self‐determination Intentional strategies for developing and mobilising personal networks of support (i.e. “freely given” non‐paid support) Explicit strategies for promoting inclusion and creating community readiness Evidence of the involvement of independent advocacy
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