Policy Number
101
Board Approval Date
Effective Date
Revision Date
Policy
PIC provides our clients with the highest quality services possible.
Purpose
From the PIC policy manual, this policy supports the delivery of high-quality early intervention services by establishing clear expectations and standards for timely, family-centered practices. It is included in the guidelines to help staff consistently meet Part C requirements while promoting positive outcomes for children and families.
Practice
- Parent Role: PIC providers collaborate with parents in all aspects of assessment, planning and intervention. Parents are the ultimate decision makers for their children and PIC providers will respect and facilitate informed choices and decisions.
- Primary Service Provider: PIC services are provided to parents through a primary service provider. The primary service provider is selected at a weekly team meeting with information gathered through referral. The primary service provider may be PT, OT, DT, SLP, or SW and consideration is given to long-term needs of the child, availability of the providers and all providers have consultation available by professionals of other disciplines.
- Primary Service Provider will ensure that Services will be provided in a timely manner and in accordance with State ILP policies and procedures to include, but not limited to:
- 45-day timeline
- Prior Written Notice
- Intake
- Eligibility Evaluation
- Enrollment and IFSP development
- Exit/Discharge/Transition
- Services will be provided in accordance with Part C requirements:
- a reasonable effort must be made to deliver services in natural environments and within daily routines.