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How do staff train individuals to be more independent in their daily living?

Training regarding daily living skills is a tricky business that varies greatly from individual to individual. It is a process that involves multiple steps that must occur one at a time, and in the proper order. First, a thorough skills assessment must be completed that identifies strengths, areas for improvement, and is also yields realistic […]

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How are individual finances managed? Can I manage the finances and money for my loved one?

BlueAtlas

You have a choice; you can continue to manage the finances of your loved one, or you can entrust the task to us. We are happy to take on that task; in fact, we prefer to do it in order to ensure continuity of eligibility for benefits. If you opt to manage the finances, you

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How is a day program chosen?

BlueAtlas

We encourage all individuals served to attend the day-hab of their own choosing, with significant input from family members and guardians. Of course, we hope that the individuals we serve will choose our own day programs. But we appreciate that there are many competing day programs that might specialize in serving a particular type of

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What choices will my family member have concerning day programming, vocational training, supported employment, etc.?

BlueAtlas

Family members are invited and encouraged to participate in all aspects of choosing and planning all services. We are willing to contract with any day hab facility that charges a reasonable daily rate, and are also willing to transport individuals residing in group homes to any such program. The choice of day programming is driven

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Are medical staff available on site or on call to respond to medical needs?

BlueAtlas

Our nursing staff is on call, not on site after hours. However, they can be onsite in a relatively short timeframe, whenever necessary to assess a situation in person. In addition, in regions where our day programs are adjacent to our local office, we likely have a nurse within walking distance during the day on

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How are physicians chosen? Does your agency offer options for using alternate physicians?

BlueAtlas

There are several physicians who see our individuals for a variety of specialized needs within each of our geographic regions. We utilize the services of physicians and specialists who we know well and have been working with for years. However, we do not require that your loved one see any of these physicians if you

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How and where will an individual be cared for when ill?

BlueAtlas

An individual who is ill will be kept home from day activities and monitored by an extra staff until well. The assigned nurse will monitor the status of the individual periodically, and will visit the individual in person, whenever necessary. In the event that in individual is not getting well within an expected timeframe, outside

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What is your plan in the event of a hurricane?

BlueAtlas

During Hurricane Ike, all of our Houston area individuals evacuated for 12 days to San Antonio, where we covered the cost of all accommodations and activities, including hotel, food, and SeaWorld! In addition, we extended an offer to all of our regional staff in the affected area to come with us and bring their families;

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What are your emergency back-up procedures when there is crisis or the home is short staffed?

BlueAtlas

There are several types of emergencies that could arise, and we are prepared for all of them. The most common situation is a staff shortage, in which case we have a long list of trained staff on call and available to step in to work. This issue should never be of concern to any family

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What provisions are made for individuals to attend a religious service of choice?

BlueAtlas

We inquire of families and individuals about religious preference, as well as level of activity and religious involvement for the individual and then we make it happen. Many of the individuals we serve choose to attend church together at a non-denomination service so that they can be together and enjoy the sense of community and

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