Percent of Participants who Received a Screening/Assessment Within Required Time Line (45 days)
Current Value
91%
Definition
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Story Behind the Curve
In the last two reporting periods (FY 2016) 100% of families not receiving a screening/assessment within the required timeframe was due to family circumstances (cancelled appointment or no shows, child sick, family vacation/scheduling, extended period of evaluation needed).
Partners
Parents/Families/Guardian's. Speech and Language/Physical Therapists/Occupational Therapists.
CIS staff. Medical providers. Child Care Providers. Dept for Children and Families.
What Works
- Maintaining appropriate caseload levels in order to meet families needs/schedules as well as follow up and paperwork.
- Timely and accurate data entry - reinforced through file audits.
- Flexible scheduling and availability of CIS staff and families.
- Communication and reputation in community.
- Building trusted relationships.
Action Plan
- Explore technolgy as a resource - laptops, ipads, netbooks.
- Continue to provide frequent training on data system.
- Continue existing outreach to referral sources.