DSP Programs 3

Question 1

What does 'active treatment' mean in the context of ICF/IID programs?

Accepted Answer

Delivering consistent, aggressive programming to help residents reach their maximum potential

Answer

Providing medical treatment for acute illness only

Answer

Keeping residents occupied with recreational activities

Answer

Administering medications on a scheduled basis

Question 2

Which type of residential program serves the LARGEST number of individuals in a single location?

Accepted Answer

Intermediate Care Facility (ICF/IID)

Answer

Supported Living apartment

Answer

Host home or shared living arrangement

Answer

Crisis respite home

Question 3

Respite care programs primarily benefit which group?

Accepted Answer

Family caregivers who need temporary relief from caregiving duties

Answer

DSPs seeking additional training hours

Answer

Individuals who need long-term residential placement

Answer

State agencies that need to reduce institutional populations

Question 4

What is the main goal of an Employment First policy in DSP programs?

Accepted Answer

To prioritize competitive integrated employment as the first option for individuals with disabilities

Answer

To ensure DSPs are hired before other staff

Answer

To require all program participants to find jobs within 30 days

Answer

To replace day habilitation programs entirely

Question 5

In a Self-Directed Services program, who controls how the individual's support budget is spent?

Accepted Answer

The individual and/or their representative

Answer

The DSP agency

Answer

The state Medicaid office alone

Answer

The case manager without individual input

Question 6

Which document outlines the specific services, frequency, and goals authorized for an individual in a Medicaid waiver program?

Accepted Answer

The ISP or Individual Support Plan

Answer

The program intake form

Answer

The state Medicaid manual

Answer

The DSP performance review

Question 7

A transition program for young adults with disabilities is most focused on preparing individuals for:

Accepted Answer

Independent or supported adult living, employment, and community participation

Answer

Return to secondary school

Answer

Inpatient behavioral health treatment

Answer

Guardianship proceedings