No one wants to feel trapped by the very thing created to support them. However, the implementation of the 21st Century Cures Act may do just that, for both the caregivers and the individuals receiving care. Do you have the right technology in place for your Home and Community-Based Services?
HCBS grew 10% in 2016. In other words, more individuals with disabilities are choosing services that allow them to enjoy the comfort of their own homes and/or explore the community around them instead of being limited to receive services is one location. And that number is only going up.
As awareness surrounding developmental disabilities increases, provider agencies realize the importance of less restrictive support models. HCBS offer the most amount of choice, inclusion, and independence for the person being served. Self-directed services are also on the rise, with more and more individuals choosing how their care is managed. However, this service model brings unique technology challenges.
You need technology that allows caregivers to do the following from any place at any time:
You need technology that allows individuals to do the following from any place at any time:
The 21st Century Cures Act has added even more challenges to the long list above.
Your EVV solution must capture the following for every shift:
Don’t let these technology challenges hold you back. Many technology solutions, such as DCI, offer a mobile app that is designed to overcome these challenges. With DCI’s mobile app, caregivers and individuals can complete all of the necessary tasks on the go, individuals maintain autonomy and choice of how their services are managed, and all required EVV elements can be captured with every time entry.
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