Writing the Individual Abuse Prevention Plan 💻

Have you ever just thrown something together for supper and afterwards felt underwhelmed and hungry for more? The Individual Abuse Prevention Plan (IAPP) is much like that when a person begins 245D services. The DC or DM quickly throws together whatever information may be available for the admission meeting and unfortunately sets the foundation for inaccurate or incomplete services and supports. The IAPP is a necessary and important document that identifies areas where a person may be vulnerable. Upon assessment of their vulnerabilities, person-centered and effective supports can be specifically developed for the person to minimize or eliminate the risk of harm to the person. Failure to have adequate IAPPs can result in harm to the person, maltreatment or incidents, poor staff training, and inadequate service and support implementation. This document is often found to be non-compliant during licensing reviews. Come learn how to comprehensively and compliantly write the IAPP so that you can significantly protect and support people with 245D services.

Course Objectives:

• Understand the purpose and intention of the IAPP and where the regulations are found
• Objectively assess the person's vulnerabilities using a variety of tools
• Determine the best proactive and reactive measures to meet the needs of the person to minimize or eliminate the risk of harm
• Discuss examples of proactive and reactive measures that can be taken by the person, staff, and the program
• Determine who signs the IAPP and gives feedback on its content
• Improve ways to train staff on understanding and implementing the IAPP

This is one session that you don't want to miss! Be on the front of developing comprehensive IAPPs that support the person in their health, safety, and well-being!

CEU Contact Hours: 1.8 for Nurses, 1.5 for Social Workers