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Glossary DD: Developmental Disability A disabling condition attributable to mental retardation, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism or other neurologically-handicapping condition found to be closely related to mental retardation or to require treatment similar to that required for persons with mental retardation. Such developmental disabilities must develop before an individual attains age 18, must be expected to continue indefinitely and must constitute a substantial handicap for such individual. These disabilities may also be the result of accidents or near-drownings. However, to qualify as a developmental disability, their onset must have occurred before the age of 18. Developmental Services Providers: Subdivided into formal categories, "developmental services providers" is a professional term which identifies facilities, licensed by the Department of Health Services, which provide services to persons with developmental disabilities. These services include, but are not limited to, training and support in life skills such as mobility, socialization, employment and recreation. There are more than 950 licensed developmental services providers in California. ICF/DD: Intermediate Care Facility for Persons with Developmental Disabilities A category of developmental services providers, "ICF/DDs" are facilities with 16 or more beds. Individuals may have intermittent or continuous needs for nursing care. There are approximately 20 ICF/DDs in California. ICF/DD-H: Intermediate Care Facility for Persons with Developmental Disabilities-Habilitative A second category of developmental services providers, "ICF/DD-Hs" are facilities with less than 15 beds. Individuals usually have intermittent needs for nursing care. The term "Habilitative" means services are provided for the purpose of enhancing or preventing regression of intellect, functional skills and the emotional well-being of the person. Typically, care is provided in a group home setting. More than 85 percent of California's 700-plus ICF/DD-H facilities contain six or fewer beds. ICF/DD-N: Intermediate Care Facility for Persons with Developmental Disabilities-Nursing Another category of developmental services providers, "ICF/DD-Ns" are facilities of 15 beds or less which serve persons with developmental disabilities who have continuous needs for nursing care for monitoring of medications or conditions such as epilepsy. More than 90 percent of ICF/DD-N clients utilize wheelchairs. There are approximately 240 ICF/DD-Ns in California. IDT: Interdisciplinary Team A collection of professionals, such as physicians, speech therapists, physical therapists or psychologists, representing several areas of service, who assess and review each person to develop an individualized plan to address their needs. The composition of the IDT, which varies with each individual, is based on her/his needs and desires.
ISP: Individual Service Plan This plan forms the core treatment approach. Required to be completed 30 days following admission, semi-annually and as needed, it identifies the needs, objectives, daily program schedule, and the persons and agencies responsible for implementing and coordinating the ISP. It is developed with the input of the facility staff, the person and, if necessary, the individual's parents or authorized representatives. QMRP: Qualified Mental Retardation Professional QMRP means a person who has specialized training or one year of experience in treating or working with persons with developmental disabilities, and is accredited or has at least a Bachelor's degree in one of several disciplines, including psychology, education, social work, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, audiology, rehabilitation or recreation. (Source: California Code of Regulations) |
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