Question: How do I address in my service plan the ADLs that are previously in place? I have several clients whose ADLs are already being met. What should I be doing about them?
Answer: Good question. All ADLs a member/resident has challenges meeting must be addressed in the Initial Service Plan and the Updated Service Plans. Things you can do:
1. Set a goal with the client on how they want to maintain or acheive greater independence in this particular ADLs.
2. Indicate who (or what agency) is previously in place to assist with the ADL, specifically how they will continue to address it, and with what frequency they will continue to assist the client. For example, “Member has challenges with shopping and meal preparation. Member would like to continue to eat daily meals prepared in a Chaldean manner. Son will continue to visit every other day, eating one meal with him and leaving a second meal for him to heat in the microwave the following day.”
3. Indicate that you, the SC, plan to monitor the member/resident monthly to assure the services previously in place continue to meet the needs and expectations of the member/resident to their satisfaction.
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