Key Veteran Directed Home and Community Based Services Program Resources
This page shows all of the key resources for the Veteran Directed Home and Community Based Services.
VD-HCBS Quarterly Educational Calls 
Source: ACL/VHAOn December 12, 2012, the Administration for Community Living (ACL) and Veterans Health Administration (VHA) hosted an educational Webinar focused on the Veterans Directed Home & Community Based Services (VD-HCBS) Program. Topics discussed during the Webinar include the VD-HCBS Sustainability Project, VAMC Case-Mix Budget Tool and an update on the growth of VD-HCBS. A link to the presentation used during the Webinar is provided.
The second quarterly educational call was hosted on March 13, 2013. Topics discussed include program status and future directions; Veteran-directed respite care; and a presentation by Jill Snider-Meyer (Milwaukee VAMC) and Lisa Drouin (Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources) on VD-HCBS cost-effectiveness/patient satisfaction as compared with tranditional Community Nursing Home care and program expansion under the Enhanced Options Counseling (Part A) grant.
The third quarterly educational call on 6/12/2013 featured speakers from Ohio's Chillicothe VAMC and the District 7 Area Agency for Aging.
The next quarterly education call is planned for 9/18/2013.
(Internal Link) Caption: 3/13/2013 Quarterly Educational Call Recording • File type: .wmv
(Internal Link) Caption: 6/12/2013 Quarterly Educational Call Recording • File type: .wmv
(Powerpoint) Caption: 12/12/2012 Quarterly Educational Call Slide Deck
(Powerpoint) Caption: 3/13/2013 Quarterly Educational Call Slide Deck
(Powerpoint) Caption: 6/12/2012 Quarterly Educational Call Slide Deck
Associated Date: June 12, 2013 VD-HCBS Flowcharts
Source: Administration for Community Living
The VD-HCBS Flowchart depicts the VAMC processes leading up to VD-HCBS referral and the subsequent actions taken by the AAA/ADRC to assess and enroll Veterans in the program. The Example Flowchart for Readiness Review Submission explains the sequential steps that Veterans will experience as they participate in the VD-HCBS program.
(PDF) Caption: Example Flowchart for Readiness Review Submission
(PDF) Caption: VD-HCBS Flowchart
Associated Date: May 09, 2012
VD-HCBS Implementation Training Series: Powerpoints and Webinar Recordings
Source: Administration for Community Living
The Administration for Community Living hosted a training series for select Aging Network Sites in the mid to late development stage of VD-HCBS implementation. Each of the trainings is tailored to a specific topic within VD-HCBS. Powerpoint presentations and links to the recorded webinars can be found below..
(Internal Link) Caption: Planning & Development (December 6, 2011) • File type: .wmv
(Internal Link) Caption: FMS Strategy & Readiness Review (December 20, 2011) • File type: .wmv
(Internal Link) Caption: VD-HCBS Flowchart Session (January 3, 2012) • File type: .wmv
(Internal Link) Caption: Person Centered Planning and Developing a Veteran Directed Budget (January 10, 2012) • File type: .wmv
(Internal Link) Caption: Identifying Your VD-HCBS Business Model Part 2 (January 12, 2012) • File type: .wmv
(Internal Link) Caption: Billing & Invoicing (January 17, 2012) • File type: .wmv
(Internal Link) Caption: Completing Your VD-HCBS Program Readiness Review (January 24, 2012) • File type: .wmv
(Internal Link) Caption: Cash Flow Management & Accounts Receivable (January 31, 2012) • File type: .wmv
(Internal Link) Caption: Quality Assurance Monitoring (February 2, 2012) • File type: .wmv
(Internal Link) Caption: Data, Performance, and Outcomes (February 7, 2012) • File type: .wmv
(Powerpoint) Caption: Planning & Development (December 6, 2011)
(Powerpoint) Caption: Identifying Your VD-HCBS Business Model (December 8, 2011)
(Powerpoint) Caption: Finalizing Your Provider Agreement (December 13, 2011)
(Powerpoint) Caption: FMS Strategy & Readiness Review (December 20, 2011)
(Powerpoint) Caption: VDHCBS Flowchart Session (January 3, 2012)
(Powerpoint) Caption: Person Centered Planning and Developing a Veteran Directed Budget (January 10, 2012)
(Powerpoint) Caption: Identifying Your VD-HCBS Business Model Part II (January 12, 2012)
(Powerpoint) Caption: Billing & Invoicing (January 17, 2012)
(Powerpoint) Caption: Completing Your VD-HCBS Program Readiness Review (January 24, 2012)
(Powerpoint) Caption: Cash Flow Management & Accounts Receivable (January 31, 2012)
(Powerpoint) Caption: Quality Assurance Monitoring (February 2, 2012)
(Powerpoint) Caption: Data, Performance, and Outcomes (February 7, 2012)
(Powerpoint) Caption: VD-HCBS Training Series Catalogue
Associated Date: March 2012
TAE Issue Brief: How ADRCs Can Effectively Assist Veterans
Source: Technical Assistance Exchange
The TAE Issue Brief "How ADRCs Can Effectively Assist Veterans" details programs and benefits relevant to helping ADRCs best serve older veterans and veterans with disabilities. The brief also contains details of the Veteran Directed Home and Community Based Services Program, which helps VA Medical Centers provide home and community supports to veterans. Finally, the brief provides advice and case studies for effective relationships between ADRCs and veterans services.
(PDF)
Associated Date: December 2009
Procedures for Implementing Veteran Directed Home and Community Based Services
Source: Veterans Health Administration
The VDHCBS program provides Veterans the opportunity to receive home and community based services that enable them to avoid institutionalization and continue to live in their homes and communities. This document describes requirements and procedures for implementing VDHCBS locally. Updated January 2011.
(PDF)
Associated Date: January 2011
Developing and Implementing Self-Direction Programs and Policies: A Handbook
Source: National Resource Center for Participant Directed Services
This Handbook was developed by the staff at the Cash and Counseling Program Office to provide state staff, policymakers, service providers, program participants, and other stakeholders with a single comprehensive source of information about self-direction programs and policies.
(External Link) Caption: National Program Office for Cash & Counseling
(PDF)
Associated Date: May 04, 2010
Getting Started with VD-HCBS
Source: Technical Assistance Exchange
For the benefit of communities interested in becoming involved in VD-HCBS expansion, this document briefly describes the preliminary steps necessary to plan and implement the program in partnership with local VA Medical Centers.
(PDF)
Associated Date: May 10, 2012
Readiness Review to Deliver Veteran Directed Home and Community-Based Services
Source: National Resource Center for Participant-Directed Services
This document describes the criteria sites must meet in order to be approved to deliver Veteran Directed Home and Community-Based Services (VDHCBS). The purpose of the review is to determine whether essential participant-directed program components are in place and to identify areas where assistance may still be needed.
(Word)
(Word) Caption: Readiness Review relating to Financial Management Services (FMS)
(PDF)
(PDF) Caption: Readiness Review relating to Financial Management Services (FMS)
Associated Date: March 02, 2011
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