MONDAY REPORT
September 4, 2001
SPECIAL NOTE: Copyright 2001. The Monday Report is produced each week as a benefit to the member agencies of the Child Care Association. Please protect this membership benefit - DO NOT copy and distribute this report to agencies/staff that are not members of CCA. Thank you for your cooperation.
Table
of Contents
DEADLINE
FOR COMMENTS ON THE BEST PRACTICE GUIDES RESCHEDULED
COOK
PERFORMANCE BASED WORK GROUP RESCHEDULED
UIR
WAIVER PROCESS EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1
REQUESTS
TO WAIVE DCFS REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
ILLINOIS
DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES TYPES OF UNUSUAL INCIDENT REPORTS
MEETING
WITH DCFS ON EDUCATION CONCERNS
ILLINOIS
COUNCIL ON DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ANNOUNCES �CALL FOR INVESTMENT FUNDS
AVAILABLE�
COMMUNITY
MEMBERSHIP AND PARTICIPATION
DOMESTIC
VIOLENCE BILL INTRODUCED
TAKE
YOUR AGENCY�S PR TEMPERATURE WITH THE CCA COMMUNICATIONS SURVEY
MEDIA
INTERVIEWS UNDER PRESSURE: SOME TIPS FOR SUCCESS
PUBLIC
RELATIONS INFORMATION AND IDEA EXCHANGE
OCTOBER
MEMBERSHIP MEETING�NEW DIRECTIONS FOR CCAI
Comments are due by September 28, 2001.
During the week of August 26, 2001, private agencies
throughout the state received draft copies of the (1) Substitute Care Licensing and Resource Development, (2)
Agencies and Institutions, and (3) Day Care Licensing guides on Best Practice,
mailed by IDCFS. Due to the lateness of the mailing, comments are due by
September 28, 2001.
The Cook Performance Based Work Group meeting has been rescheduled from September 17. It is now rescheduled for Wednesday, September 12 at 9:30. (MB)
The anticipated UIR waiver for high-end children has been
completed by the work group, approved by DCFS and is ready for use as of
September 1. These materials will be sent to you by DCFS directly. However, we
are including the entire format in the Monday Report because of the urgency of
the effective date and the many questions generated by agency staff. As a
reminder, the new UIR process is effective September 1. We thank Ed Sherk of
Shelter, Inc. for his leadership of this work group with DCFS. (MB)
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
REQUEST TO WAIVE REPORTING UNUSUAL INCIDENTS
The Department of Children and Family Services� requirements for reporting unusual incidents are described in Rule 331. Rule 331 also provides for the requirement to report unusual incidents to be waived by the Division of Clinical Services in exceptional cases. Waivers can be approved only for individual children, and not for a residential unit or program. In order to request an exception to the Department�s unusual incident reporting requirements, one of the following conditions must be true:
 | The child has a repetitive behavior or behaviors that require intervention, but are usual and customary for this child. |
| The incident, which would otherwise be reportable, is addressed in the child�s |
Individual Treatment Plan.
Waivers that would result in a violation of DCFS Rule 384, the accreditation standards of the Council on Accreditation for Children and Family Services (COA), the reporting requirements of the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act (ANCRA), the Criminal Code, or any other state or federal regulations or standards will not be approved.
Requests to waive the Department�s requirement to report unusual incidents must be completed by the clinical supervisor or clinical administrator responsible for oversight of the child�s treatment. The UIR Waiver Request Form (attached) must be submitted to the Division of Clinical Services along with the following documents: Mental Health Assessment, Psychological Evaluation, Medical Evaluations and Reports, Individual Treatment Plan (ITP), ITP Review Summaries, along with any other clinical information which should be considered. Within five working days of the receipt of this information, staff in the Division of Clinical Services will review this request with the submitting agency by telephone.
The Division of Clinical Services is responsible for reviewing all requests to waive the Department�s reporting requirements for unusual incidents and for notifying providers of the determination that is made. Approval to waive reporting requirements is issued for a specified period of time, not to exceed six months, with higher risk behaviors subject to more frequent reviews. Providers will be informed in writing of the determination made by the Clinical Division within fourteen days of the receipt of a request to waive reporting requirements.
UIR Waiver requests should be submitted to:
DCFS Division of Clinical Services
James R. Thompson Center
100 W. Randolph, 6-100
Chicago, IL 60601
Providers may request an extension of the approval period of a waiver by resubmitting the UIR Waiver request form and attachments. The request for extension needs to be made two weeks prior to the expiration date.
If there is a change in placement for the child for whom the waiver is requested, the new placement provider must submit a new waiver request within five working days of the change in placement. If a new waiver is not submitted within this five-day period, the new placement provider is responsible for reporting all unusual incidents in accordance with Rule 331.
Sections I, II, and III of this form must be completed. Attach Mental Health Assessment reports, medical reports, Individual Treatment Plans, ITP Reviews, progress reports, psychological reports, and other reports to be considered.
I.
CHILD INFORMATION
Name________________________________ID_____________DOB___/___/___Region_____
Worker_______________________________________________________________________
Phone_______________________
FAX number_______________________
Supervisor_____________________________________________________________________
Phone_______________________
FAX number_______________________
II. PROVIDER INFORMATION
Name
of Agency requesting the waiver: ____________________________________________
Address_______________________________________________________________________
City,
State, Zip_________________________________________________________________
Phone_______________________
FAX number_______________________
Name of staff member requesting this waiver_________________________________
Title__________________________________________________________________________
Signature_______________________________________________________
Date___/___/___
III. CLINICAL REVIEW INFORMATION
Diagnosis
(Axis I � V, if available):
I.
____________________________________ III. _____________________________________
____________________________________
_____________________________________
____________________________________ IV.
_____________________________________
II.
___________________________________
_____________________________________
___________________________________
V. _____________________________________
____________________________________
List
the code and type of UIR for which a waiver is requested__________________________
Is
this an extension request? ________________
Describe
the behavior exhibited by this child or the events for which a waiver is
requested.
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Attachment the following documents and reports that are applicable to the UIR Waiver Request:
| Medical Evaluation(s) and Reports |
| Psychological Evaluation and Reports |
| Mental Health Assessment |
| Most recent treatment / progress reports |
| PRT / LOC Reports |
| Individual Treatment Plan |
| ITP reviews summaries for the most recent two reviews, when available |
To be completed by the Division of Clinical Services
Division of
Clinical Services
UIR Waiver
Request Determination
Agency requesting UIR waiver______________________________________________
I. Additional information
requested on (date): _______________________
II. Determination deferred because_________________________________
____________________________________________________________
III. Approved until (review or expiration
date): ________________________
IV. Not Approved: _______________________________________________
Reason(s) waiver request could not be approved: ___________________
____________________________________________________________
V. Date of agency
notification of Determination: _________________________
Signature________________________________________
Date: __________________
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Death
A01 Death,
DCFS ward A02
Death, former DCFS ward A03
Death, non-DCFS ward Abuse and Neglect B01
Sexual abuse of a ward B02
Physical abuse of a ward B03
Sexual assault of a ward B04
Neglect of a ward B05
Emotional/verbal abuse of
a ward Sexually Aggressive Children and Youth C01
Sexually aggressive
behavior by a ward C02
Sexually problematic
behavior by a ward Injury D01
Accidental injury/wound
requiring medical attention D02
Self inflicted injury/wound
requiring medical attention D03
Ward injured during
restraint Medical/Psychiatric E01
Ward refuses prescription
medication E02
Medication dispensing
error E03
Medical/psychiatric
emergency Education
F01
Ward suspended from
school
F02
Ward expelled from
school |
Hospitalization
G01 Medical hospitalization
G02
Psychiatric hospitalization Criminal Act
H01 Ward arrested, charged
with or convicted of a crime
H02 Foster parent arrested,
charged with or convicted
of a crime
H03 DCFS/POS employee
arrested, charged with or
convicted of a crime Behavior Management
I01 Ward put in restraint
I02
Ward put in confinement I03
Ward restrained/confined
5 or more times in 30 days Behavioral Issues J01 Ward on
runaway/missing
J02
Ward in possession of a
weapon
J03
Ward displays physically
aggressive behavior J04 Property
damage by ward
of $50 or more
J05
Suicide attempt by ward
J06
Suicide ideation/threat by
ward
J07
Suspected alcohol or
substance abuse by a ward |
Facility/Caregiver K01 Robbery/Burglary
occurred
on premises
K02
Fire/Natural Disaster
damaged or affected
facility/home
K03
Hazardous/Physical
condition discovered at
facility K04 Serious
incident resulting in
legal action by/against child
care facility Other L01 Kidnapping/abduction
of a
ward
L02
Identification of parenting
ward or discovery of a
ward�s
pregnancy
L03
Media involvement/media
inquiry L04 Ward
victim of assault
L05
Threats made against
DCFS/POS staff or
facility
and including bomb threats,
firearms or riot/mob action,
etc.
L06
Ward involved in an accident L07
Falsification of credentials or records
L08
Misrepresentation of services
or cost of services provided
L09
Violation of a court order L10
Report against DCFS or POS worker
involving a ward L11
Employee, other than law enforcement
officer, has firearm
on premises L12
Bribery or attempted bribery of
a DCFS employee
|
Superintendent of Education Max McGee agreed with the Illinois State Board of Education governing board not to renew his contract beyond December 31, 2001. Amid growing frustration with McGee�s inability to resolve important issues regarding teacher certification, McGee has agreed to step down. The ISBE still has special education teacher changes proposed to move forward. The newest plan, which will be sent to all Education Committee members, does not require teachers to complete specific training activities or coursework, or pass an assessment in order to remove the limitations on the LBS 1/limited credential. Instead, the limitations on the LBS 1 credential remain in place for three years for special education teachers and seven years for those holding the LBS 1 credential but not teaching on it, after which time the limitations automatically expire. With the current state of flux at ISBE it is important to remember that changes in this proposed plan could happen at any time, especially since the General Assembly has refused to implement the earlier proposed plan. ISBE proposes to operate with a 3-member panel of the governing board until a new superintendent is hired (BRH).
A meeting with DCFS is being planned on either October 4 or 5 in Chicago to discuss education issues. If you have a specific concern that you would like on the agenda, please contact Bridget Helmholz (BRH).
The school at Uhlich Children�s Home would like to partner with other schools, public or private, to obtain the part-time services of a speech pathologist. If your school is interested in such a collaboration, please contact Bridget Hemholz at CCA or Fred Patz at Uhlich Children�s Home (312/466-9445)(BRH).
What Funding is Available?
The Council is pleased to announce a new Call for Investment (CFI) aimed at boosting the participation of individuals with developmental disabilities in the community decision-making process. We are seeking investment partners committed to achieving systemic change in the area of community membership. With this CFI, the Council is soliciting proposals for projects that will increase participation by people with developmental disabilities on local decision-making bodies (e.g., county boards, chambers of commerce, arts councils, etc.). Successful proposals will be sustainable beyond the initial investment period and will be designed to help the Council achieve a five-year performance target of helping five communities embody the spirit of "community membership for all people' by September 2006. The funds available for this initiative will total $250,000. The Council hopes to invest in up to 5 projects.
Who Should Respond?
Organizations and individuals who believe they can help the Council increase the participation of people with developmental disabilities on community boards, committees, and organizations, thereby creating a more diverse group of people in leadership roles in their communities.
What are the Important Dates for this CFI?
September 13, 2001 Informational Workshop: Springfield
September 14, 2001 Informational Workshop: Chicago
(Workshop attendance is not mandatory, but most CFI applicants find that
these sessions are a source of valuable Guidance in developing proposals.)
October 31, 2001 Applications Due
January 17, 2002 Awards Announced
Where Can I Get More Information?
To receive a packet detailing this CFI, please e-mail [email protected]. If you do not have access to e-mail (or if you have questions after reviewing the packet), please contact the Council�s Chicago office at (312) 814-2080 (Voice) or (312) 814-7151 (TDD).
What
Funding is Available?
The Council is pleased to announce a new Call for Investment (CFI) aimed at increasing employment opportunities for people with developmental disabilities. We are seeking investment partners committed to achieving systemic change in the area of employment. With this CFI, the Council is soliciting proposals from individuals and organizations for projects that will increase the opportunities for people with developmental disabilities to become valued employees of businesses throughout the state. Successful proposals will be sustainable beyond the initial investment period and will be designed to help the Council achieve a five-year performance target of having 50 businesses employ people with developmental disabilities in full-time positions at a prevailing wage by September 2006. The Council has established a budget of $300,000 to achieve its five-year performance target in this area. This Call for Investment fulfills a portion of this five-year target and may involve one or more projects, multi-year if appropriate.
Who Should Respond?
Organizations and Businesses- small to large, public and private - that are committed to helping expand employment opportunities for people with developmental disabilities in Illinois.
What
Are The Important Dates For This CRI?
September 13, 2001 Informational Workshop: Springfield
September 14, 2001 Informational Workshop: Chicago
(Workshop attendance is not mandatory, but
most CFI applicants find that the sessions are a source of valuable guidance in
developing proposals.)
October 22, 2001 Applications Due
Where Can I Get More Information?
To receive a packet detailing this CFI, please e-mail [email protected]. If you do not have access to e-mail (or if you have questions after reviewing the packet), please contact the Council�s Chicago office at (312) 814-2080 (Voice) or (312) 814-7151 (TDD).
The Center for Medicaid and Medicaid ( formerly HCFA) recently released a report on the enrolling and retaining of children and low income families in health care coverage. The report was developed to help state officials improve coverage for low income families whether they received cash assistance or not. The report contains information on the eligibility used by the 50 states and how the application process has been streamlined in many instances. State specific examples are highlighted through out the report including application and enrollment information for both Medicaid and separate child health programs. The report is available on the Internet: www.hcfa.gov/medicaid/wrefhmpg.htm. (JMS)
It was reported in This Week In Washington that the Victims� Economic Security and Safety Act was introduced with 108 co-sponsors. The legislation which allows the victims to take leave from work also amends the TANF program. The bill requires states to inform TANF applicants and recipients of their right to unemployment compensation and any state assistance for victims of domestic and sexual violence. (JMS)
Cleo Terry, Lifelink vice president of child and family services has been selected by U.S. Representative Henry J. Hyde to be one of 120 �Angels in Adoption� honored by the Congressional Coalition on Adoption (CCA) in a national ceremony held in Washington, DC on Tuesday, September 11. The award is given to persons that have contributed to furthering adoption and adoption-related causes. Terry and her staff at Lifelink have placed more than 1,300 international and domestic special-needs children with loving families through its programs in Illinois, Florida, Wisconsin and Iowa in the last three years. The �Angels in Adoption� awards banquet is being sponsored by the Freddie Mac Foundation as part of their commitment to finding permanent homes for foster children.
The MILL , Rockford, Illinois, has announced a new executive director, Robert Thorud.
PARTICIPATE IN NATIONAL
FAMILY WEEK, November 18th-24th, 2001.
Thanks to a mini-grant
from the Alliance for families, CCA will be developing a public service campaign
for National Family Week featuring pre-recorded public service announcements for
radio and a number of other items developed around the theme, �Connections
Count.� CCA member agencies
interested in participation are encouraged to contact Linda Lenzini at the CCA
offices at 217-528-4409, ext. 27, or via email at [email protected].
CCA has a number of services available for public relations professionals, and is currently analyzing membership needs and interest in the area of public relations. Take advantage of this opportunity to contribute ideas by filling out the CCA Public Relations Survey. You can request this survey by e-mailing your request to [email protected], or visit the home page of the CCA website at http://www.cca-il.org.
�Media Interviews
Under Pressure: Some Tips for Success� has been prepared by the CCA
Communications office for member use. To obtain your copy, contact Linda Lenzini,
Director of Marketing and Communications at CCA at [email protected].
Please specify whether you prefer a MSWord attachment, imbedded email, or hard
copy of the information.
CCA offers an e-mail advisory list for public relations professionals and other personnel within member agencies that function in a public relations capacity. The Association will also be offering additional opportunities to exchange information and ideas and share your successes and challenges. To join your colleagues at CCA in these efforts, please e-mail Linda Lenzini at the Child Care Association at [email protected] or call the CCA offices at 217-528-4409.