2008 Board Member Training - View presentations from DHP's 2008 Board Member Training

DHP licensees are encouraged to make their practices more culturally and linguistically accessible. Helping Non-English speakers navigate the health system is a result of Presidential Executive order 13166, mandating improved access to services for persons with Limited English Proficiency (LEP). The Virginia Standards on Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Service (CLAS) acts as a clearinghouse, providing and linking to information, tools, and technical assistance regarding Limited English Proficiency and language services at a time of increasing diversity in the state.

Virginia launches website describing community living choice project for seniors and individuals with disabilities. Virginia is one of 31 states participating in a five-year, $1.75 billion Money Follows the Person (MFP) Demonstration project designed to create a system of long-term services and supports that assist individuals to transition from certain long-term care institutions into the community. This project supports Virginia’s Olmstead initiative and complements the efforts of the recently awarded Systems Transformation Grant that aims to improve the infrastructure for community-based long-term supports. Virginia’s MFP project, administered by the Department of Medical Assistance Services, will make over $28 million in federal Medicaid funds available to support Virginia’s seniors and individuals with disabilities. For more details and the most current information on the MFP project, please visit http://www.olmsteadva.com/mfp.

Tamper-Resistant Prescription Pads: Effective April 1, 2008 a new law takes effect. Read More...

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