Self-Determination in Long-Term Care (SLC) Self-Determination in Long-Term Care I
This course was created and provided by the Virtual Center of Excellence (VCE), a former project of the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network (DWIHN). Content and format will be updated in the near future to address current accessibility standards. If you are unable to access the content in this section, please contact the imp support team for assistance.
Self-Determination in Long Term Care Basics explores the option for MI Choice waiver participants to choose, hire, and supervise their direct support staff and to manage a budget for their supports and services.
Self-Determination in Long Term Care
This course provides a deeper look into the self-determination services, methodologies, and connection to the MI Choice Waiver. Participants of this course will develop a strong understanding of Self-Determination as it fits into long term care and older adult clients.
The Formula, Methods, Budgets
The "Basics" course does provide insight into the "formula" that makes up self-determination, i.e. Person-Centered Planning, Support Services, and developing a long-term sustainable budget for those support services.
Self-Determination Services
This course and included training documents provide additional information regarding the various services available for clients that qualify for the MI Choice Waiver.
In the late 1990s, many states began to offer consumer-directed care services.
- After this course is complete, participants should have a working understanding of the following:
- What is self-determination in Long Term Care?
- How does Self-Determination play into the MI Choice waiver?
- Understanding the MI Choice waiver and the services available.
Elizabeth Gallagher
Program Manager
Ms. Gallagher has worked for the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) since 2000. She is a Program Manager for the MI Choice waiver. Ms. Gallagher oversees the monitoring clinical monitoring and develops operational criteria, program initiatives and improvements. Prior to MDCH, she worked for the Tri-County Office on Aging for as an Eligibility Specialist and with the Medicare Medicaid Assistance Program. She holds a Master of Public Administration degree from Western Michigan University.
Tari Muniz
Ms. Muniz was hired in April 2005 by the Michigan Department of Community Health to coordinate the development and implementation of the Self Determination in Long-Term Care option of the MI Choice waiver. She works statewide to support this program. She also coordinates efforts to incorporate Person-Centered Planning in the long-term care array of supports and services. Ms. Muniz has a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Michigan State University.
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What People Are Saying
My experience with this module was enlightening. I received clarification on some issues I assumed that I knew. I now have a better understanding due to my participation in this course."
