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Putting the Person at the Center: Integrating Plans for Long-Term Services and Supports and Health

Care Delivery through Health Information Technology

http://www.healthit.gov/person-centered-care

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What does this mean for health IT?

• The record must start by honoring and describing the abilities, capabilities and strengths of the person

• Plan outcomes must link to the person’s desired life and what is important TO the person

• The context of the person’s life drives options and informs choice

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What does this mean for health IT?

• The entire support system must think in terms of integrating person centered practices – beyond just planning

• The person and their loved ones have access to all information and the ability to change what is prioritized

• When developing an IT system, must start with the guiding principles which have to be upheld throughout the design

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Assistive Technology Programs

The Assistive Technology Act of 1998, as Amended (AT Act, P.L. 108-364) provides all 56 states and territories with financial assistance that supports programs designed to maximize the ability of individuals with disabilities to obtain Assistive Technology (AT) devices and services.

AT Act: http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-108publ364/html/PLAW-108publ364.htm

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Assistive Technology Programs

State-Level Activities State Financing Device Reutilization Short-Term Device Device Demonstration

State Leadership Activities Training and Public AwarenessInformation and Assistance (Referral)Coordination and Collaboration

ACL AT Webpage: http://acl.gov/Programs/CIP/OCASD/AT/index.aspx

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For More Information:Health IT and eLTSSCaroline [email protected]

Assistive Technology ProgramRob Groenendaal

[email protected]