Aging and Disability Resource Center Partnerships

Michigan’s Approach to Long Term

Supports and Services

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Welcome to the Conversation…

◘ What an ADRC Partnership is

◘ How it works◘ How to get involved

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Aging & Disability Resource Center … or ADRC

Call it► a partnership…► a collaborative…► a coalition…► a consortium…►a forum►a process more than

an entity

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In the ADRC world, these concepts all describe…

an approach to providing a satisfying experience for the individual that’s easy, seamless, supportive, timely, meaningful, accommodating

► Person-centered

► Unifies community resources to help individuals navigate their care options

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Simply put… THE PERSON is at the heart of

the ADRC Partnership

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A person-centered approach…

◘ ensures an individual’s right to choose what help they want, need, desire. All options are presented.

◘ honors and respects an individual’s choices and preferences and recognizes the individual as THE expert in her or his own life

◘ understands an individual’s wholeness – physically, emotionally, spiritually

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“unified community resources” means….

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Translation….

A partnership of existing organizations is best prepared to meet a person’s complex needs, wants, and desires. Each member of the partnership contributes to the greater good through its

► unique strengths► usefulness► successful practices

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Foundational ADRC Components

◘ All Income Levels served◘ Integration of aging and disability service

systems◘ High Level of Visibility and Trust◘ No wrong door (person may reach any partner to connect to resources)◘ Information and Assistance◘ Options Counseling◘ Streamlined program eligibility◘ Person-centered Care Transitions

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Required ADRC Membership Mix◘ Individuals eligible for services◘ Area Agencies on Aging◘ Centers for Independent Living◘ Local Long Term Care Ombudsman◘ Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program◘ Benefit Enrollment Outreach Centers◘ Hospitals◘ Department of Human Services◘ Service Providers

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Elements of effective ADRC partnerships…

Regular communication Written agreements Written referral protocols Co‐location of staff Regular cross‐training of staff I&R resources are shared Collaboration on client services Joint marketing and outreach activities

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Expectations…◘ Individuals eligible for services are involved

in all partnership planning, decision-making, and ongoing activities.

◘ Partners understand that fellow members bring assets and the ability to participate in the partnership in varying degrees.

◘ Partnerships decide leadership roles, division of labor, and how ongoing communication will occur among and between members.

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The ADRC of Northwest Michigan is ours to create……………

√ Letter of intent to apply for designation as an Emerging ADRC Partnership was filed in Sept. 2010. AAANM and DNNM designated as the “conveners”.

√ A $5,000 Mini-grant to help develop an ADRC partnership was received in September 2011.

√ An application must be completed that requests designation as an “Emerging” ADRC Partnership. This application includes a business plan.

√ By 2014 the goal is to have all parts of the state operating under a “fully functional” ADRC model.

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Presentation prepared in part by…

State of MichiganOFFICE OF SERVICES TO THE AGING

P.O. Box 30676Lansing, MI 48909

517.373.8230

www.michigan.gov/miseniors