Local system needs plan (LSNP)
Page posted: 01/01/06 | Page reviewed: 6/23/11 | Page updated: 11/27/2007 | |
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Definition | LSNP: Systematic review and determination of need for ICF/DD services within a county and region by program type, location, demographics and size of the licensed services for persons with developmental disabilities or related conditions. | ||
Background | The LSNP process supports the county’s ability to evaluate and plan its service system to support the needs and preferences of all people with developmental disabilities. Counties develop the LSNP in collaboration with the ICF/DD and the people who reside there. The LSNP demonstrates how ICF/DDs fit into the overall service delivery model within the county. Counties identify the comprehensive assessment of ICF/DD services; recipient needs and desires, provider performance and county management of services within the developmental disability service system. From this assessment, counties determine needed resources and demonstrate how ICF/DDs align with the overall needs in the county and region. Counties may determine a need exists and recommend altering a package of ICF/DD and day training and habilitation (DT&H). DHS uses the LSNP as the foundation to enter into purchase of service contracts with the ICFs and for evaluation of compliance with those contracts. DHS also uses the information for overall state planning and evaluation of the effectiveness of the ICF/DD service system. The LSNP includes: | ||
Timelines | Complete the LSNP every two years. Each county is required to submit the plan no later than June 30 in odd years. To revise the plan during the two-year period, refer to ICF/DD Manual – Local system needs plan amendment. | ||
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