Connecticut Program Activities

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Connecticut has received grant funds to implement an Aging and Disability Resource Center Program and a Community Living Program. The following materials provide information on program activities in the state.


Connecticut VD-HCBS Materials

Source: Connecticut
Connecticut created the following resources to assist with the VD-HCBS program: (1) VD-HCBS Fact Sheet to collect information about the consumer; (2) VD-HCBS Budget and Plan of Care Development Process document; (3) Rainy Day Fund Accruals FAQ sheet; (4) VD-HCBS Billing Process Summary; and (5) Veteran Outreach TriFold Brochure. Connecticut recently expanded its VD-HCBS program to a second region.
(PDF) Caption: Fact Sheet
(PDF) Caption: Budget and Plan of Care Development Process
(PDF) Caption: Rainy Day Fund Accrual
(PDF) Caption: Billing Process Summary
(PDF) Caption: Veteran Outreach TriFold Brochure
Associated Date: August 2011

Connecticut Fall 2011 ADRC SART Report

Source: Connecticut
Connecticut April 2011 - September 2011 ADRC SART
(PDF) • File type: pdf
Associated Date: October 01, 2011

Connecticut Fall 2011 Care Transitions SART Report

Source: Connecticut
Connecticut April 2011 - September 2011 Care Transitions SART
(PDF) • File type: pdf
Associated Date: October 01, 2011

Connecticut Fall 2011 Options Counseling SART Report

Source: Connecticut
Connecticut April 2011 - September 2011 Options Counseling SART
(PDF) • File type: pdf
Associated Date: October 01, 2011

Connecticut Fall 2011 VDHCBS SART Report

Source: Connecticut
Connecticut April 2011 - September 2011 VDHCBS SART
(PDF) • File type: pdf
Associated Date: October 01, 2011

Connecticut's Long Term Support Options Guide

Source: Connecticut
This support guide provides information regarding long term care and housing options for consumers in options counseling. The guide covers home modifications, long term care and long term care financing (both private and public), alternative housing options, reverse mortgages, and several other topic areas. The guide includes a financial planning worksheet, a checklist for staying healthy, and a worksheet for organizing personal documents and information.
(PDF)
Updated November 18, 2011

Connecticut Calculator Slides 110811

Source: Connecticut
These are the slides Connecticut used to explain their plans for an Options Counseling cost calculator on the November OC Standards Grantee call.
(Powerpoint)
(PDF)
Associated Date: November 08, 2011

CT News article: "Coaching patients to keep them from returning to the hospital"

Source: Connecticut Mirror
Nice highlights of the ADRC efforts and Care Transitions Intervention (CTI) activities in this Connecticut Mirror news article, "Coaching patients to keep them from returning to the hospital."
(External Link)
Associated Date: August 31, 2001

Connecticut Care Transitions Flowchart

Source: Connecticut
The North Center Connecticut ADRC created this flow chart for its Care Transitions program.
(PDF)
Associated Date: February 2011

Connecticut Spring 2011 SART Report

Source: Connecticut
Connecticut October 2010 - March 2011 SART
(PDF) • File type: pdf
Associated Date: April 01, 2011

Connecticut’s ADRC Approach to Integrating the Care Transition Intervention Model & Chronic Disease Self Management Program

Source: Daniel Flynn
Daniel Flynn's presentation for the Integrating Care Transitions and Person-Centered Health Programs session at the 2011 National Grantees Meeting.
(Powerpoint)
(PDF)
Associated Date: February 2011

Connecticut ADRCs

Source: Connecticut
Handout distributed during the Best Practices in Aging and Disability Partnerships Discussion session at the 2011 National Grantee Meeting
(Word)
(PDF)
Associated Date: February 2011

MOU between North Central Connecticut ADRC and Hospital of Central Connecticut

Source: Connecticut
This is an example MOU between the North Central Connecticut ADRC and The Hospital of Central Connecticut related to Care Transitions.
(Word)
(PDF)
Updated June 30, 2011

Connecticut - CT Evaluation Tool

Source: Connecticut
One of the tools Connecticut is using as part of our Evaluation of their Care Transition Intervention pilot. Referred to as the “Care Transitions Challenges / Barriers Measure.” It was adapted from a checklist used by the CT Money Follows the Person Program and is used by Care Transition Coaches to record all observed barriers at any point during the intervention.
(Word)
Associated Date: May 09, 2011

Connecticut Fall 2010 SART Report

Source: Connecticut
Connecticut April 2010 - September 2010 SART
(Word) • File type: doc
Associated Date: April 01, 2010

Connecticut Care Transition Intervention Book

Source: North Central CT Community Choices
A summary of the objectives, rationale, implementation and protocols for the North Central Connecticut Community Choices ADRC's Care Transition Intervention Initiative.
(PDF)
Associated Date: December 21, 2010

Connecticut October 2009 - March 2010 SART

Source: Connecticut
Connecticut Spring 2010 SART Report
(Word) • File type: doc
Associated Date: April 01, 2010

Online Caregiver Training

Source: Connecticut Department of Social Services
Through this interactive training, family caregivers can learn about available resources and train themselves on how to deal with common challenges. Some of the resources featured are links to agencies and senior centers, care locator tools, and descriptions of helpful programs. Trainings cover how to recognize and prevent stress, improve communications with family members and service providers, and address conflicts.
(External Link) • File type: web
Added July 2, 2009

CT NHD - Press Release Announcing Community Choices

Source: Connecticut
This press release announces the Community Choices program in Connecticut.
(Word)
(PDF)
Added May 16, 2009

CT NHD - Community Choices Brochures

Source: Connecticut
Connecticut developed these brochures to market their Community Choices program.
(PDF)
(PDF)
(PDF)
Added May 16, 2009

CT NHD - Choices at Home Explanation Letter (2)

Source: Connecticut
The Western Connecticut Area Agency on Aging (WCAAA) sent this letter to caregivers explaining the new Cash and Counseling option.
(Word)
(PDF)
Added May 16, 2009

CT Information and Referral Form

Source: Connecticut
Connecticut uses this form for information and referral. It captures basic client information including demographic information, income, and information requested and sent to the client.
(Word)
(PDF)
Added May 16, 2009

CT ADRC Assessment Tool

Source: Connecticut
Connecticut developed this tool to assess potential clients. It includes ADRC service categories, general information and trigger questions.
(Word)
(PDF)
Added May 16, 2009

CT NHD - Choices at Home Explanation Letter

Source: Connecticut
The Agency on Aging of South Central CT sent this letter to caregivers explaining the more flexible service options for caregivers under the new grant.
(Word)
(PDF)
Added May 16, 2009

Connecticut Advertisements for ADRC & Cash and Counseling Programs

Source: Connecticut
These are two commercials Connecticut developed to advertise their ADRC and Cash and Counseling programs. They will be airing on various cable channels in CT (i.e. food network, Fox News, Discovery Networks, etc).
(Video) • File type: .wmv
(Video) • File type: .wmv
Added April 27, 2009

Connecticut NHD “Choices At Home” Video

Source: Connecticut
“Choices At Home” is a video on self-directed care and was developed for the Cash and Counseling Pilot as part of the NHD program.
(External Link)
Added April 27, 2009

Connecticut NHD Cash & Counseling Training

Source: Connecticut
“Information For Caregivers” is an online educational tool that provides information about resources and services available for caregivers. It was developed by the Connecticut NHD program.
(External Link)
Added April 27, 2009

Connecticut NHD Project Narrative

Source: Connecticut
This is Connecticut's NHD Project Narrative, which includes information on current diversion efforts, the role of AAAs, and a detailed description of the approach to the NHD program, including goals and objectives.
(Word)
(PDF)
Updated February 10, 2009

Connecticut NHD Work Plan

Source: Connecticut
This work plan details the key tasks, lead person and time frame associated with each major objective of Connecticut's NHD program.
(Word)
(PDF)
Updated February 10, 2009

Connecticut NHD Consumer Health Assessment

Source: Connecticut
This is Connecticut's form to assess the health of NHD consumers. It can be used as an example by other states.
(PDF)
Updated February 10, 2009

Connecticut NHD Follow-Up Survey for National Family Caregiver Program (NFCSP)

Source: Connecticut
This is one of Connecticut's Client follow-up surveys for Cash & Counseling,a follow up survey for the NFSCP program conducted every 3 months after services begin.
(Word)
(PDF)
Added February 2, 2009

Connecticut NHD Follow-Up Survey for State Respite Care Program

Source: Connecticut
This is one of Connecticut's Client follow-up surveys for Cash & Counseling,a follow up survey for State Respite Care Program clients. It is conducted every 3 months after services begin.
(Word)
(PDF)
Added February 2, 2009

Connecticut NHD Survey on Home Modifications

Source: Connecticut
This is Connecticut's survey on to measure the home modification needs of National Family Caregiver Program clients.
(Word)
(PDF)
Added February 2, 2009

Connecticut NHD Survey for State Respite Care Program

Source: Connecticut
This is one of Connecticut's Client follow-up surveys for Cash & Counseling, the baseline survey for the State Respite Care Program clients.
(Word)
(PDF)
Added February 2, 2009

Connecticut NHD Baseline Survey for National Family Caregiver Program (NFCSP)

Source: Connecticut
This is one of Connecticut's Client follow-up surveys for Cash & Counseling, the baseline survey for their National Family Caregiver Program (NFCSP) C&C Respite Surveys.
(Word)
(PDF)
Added February 2, 2009

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