Programs Flashcards
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What is the purpose of 'positive behavior support' (PBS) within DSP programs?
Answer: To understand the function of behavior and teach replacement skills
PBS identifies why a behavior occurs and teaches the individual more appropriate ways to get their needs met.
In a community-based day program, a DSP notices a participant seems withdrawn and stops engaging in preferred activities. The BEST first step is to:
Answer: Report the change to a supervisor or healthcare provider for follow-up
A change in behavior or mood can signal a health or emotional issue, and DSPs should promptly report it so the appropriate person can follow up.
Which federal law significantly expanded community-based service options for people with disabilities by authorizing Medicaid HCBS waivers?
Answer: OBRA 1981, which created Section 1915(c) waiver authority
The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) of 1981 created the Section 1915(c) waiver authority that allows states to fund home and community-based alternatives to institutional care.
What does 'natural supports' mean in the context of disability services programs?
Answer: Assistance from family, friends, neighbors, and community members rather than paid services
Natural supports refer to unpaid assistance from family, friends, coworkers, and community members that complement or reduce the need for paid services.
A program provider is required to conduct a fire drill. What should a DSP do if an individual refuses to participate?
Answer: Document the refusal, attempt to engage the individual using their preferred communication, and notify a supervisor
DSPs should document refusals, use person-centered strategies to encourage participation, and involve a supervisor to ensure safety planning is updated.
Which of the following BEST describes 'customized employment' as used in DSP vocational programs?
Answer: A job that is designed to match the individual's specific skills, interests, and conditions with an employer's unmet needs
Customized employment involves creating or modifying a job to fit the unique strengths and needs of the individual while meeting a real business need.
When a DSP program uses a 'token economy' as part of a behavioral support program, what must be ensured?
Answer: The system is included in the individual's approved behavior support plan and implemented consistently
Token economies must be outlined in the individual's approved behavior support plan and implemented consistently by all staff to be effective and ethical.