FAQ (Frequently
Asked Questions)
Finding services that
suit you and your loved-one’s needs
can be confusing and frustrating. Hattie
Larlham would like to help you get to know
our organization by answering some of our
frequently asked questions. Read below to
find out more information about Hattie Larlham
and the services it offers.
What does Hattie
Larlham do?
Hattie Larlham provides services to children
and adults with developmental disabilities.
Where is Hattie
Larlham located?
- The administrative
offices are located in Mantua,
Ohio.
- The community offices
are located at Canal
Place in Akron, Ohio.
- Hattie Larlham provides
24-hour residential care to 126 children
at the Hattie
Larlham Center for Children with Disabilities
(HLCCD).
- Hattie Larlham provides
supported
living homes for adults throughout
Northeast Ohio.
- Constant
Companions, an animal care therapy
workshop for people with disabilities
headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio.
When was the organization
established?
1961.
How many people
does Hattie Larlham serve?
More than 1,500 throughout Ohio.
What is ICF/MR?
ICF/MR stands for intermediate care facility
for people with disabilities. An ICF/MR
provides a protected residential setting,
ongoing evaluation, 24-hour supervision,
coordination and integration of health and
habilitative services to help each individual
function at his/her greatest ability.
What is respite/private
duty home care?
Literally, respite means an interval of
relief. Respite
services are care services for a person
with a disability while their family or
guardian is away or unable to provide the
care themselves.
What is a community
home?
A community
home is a home where individuals can
live together and receive support so that
they can remain as independent as they are
able.
How many community
homes does Hattie Larlham have and where
are they located?
Hattie Larlham currently has 19 community
homes. There are 17 homes in Summit County,
one in Portage and one in Stark. Hattie
Larlham is always looking to acquire new
homes.
What is the admission
process at Hattie Larlham?
Criteria for admission to the diversified
services within the Hattie Larlham system
vary according to the purpose and structure
of each program. Hattie Larlham has a centralized
intake process that begins with a referral.
Initial referrals are made to the Intake
Coordinator and can be made in writing,
by telephone, by email or in person. The
next step is a tour and a comprehensive
assessment. A comprehensive assessment addresses
an individual’s medical, personal
care, habilitation and environmental needs.
At this time, a licensed Hattie Larlham
care professional reviews the eligibility
requirements mandated by the Ohio Department
of Jobs and Family Services, Medicaid and
Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities
licensure. Access to Hattie Larlham services
will not be denied on the basis of race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
age, national origin or disability.
Contact
Dianna Bluso, Social Work Manager
phone: 330.274.2272, ext. 3063
e-mail: dianna.bluso@hattielarlham.org
What funding sources
does Hattie Larlham accept?
Hattie Larlham actively looks at funding
options including, but not limited to Individual
Option Waiver, Ohio Home Care Waiver, Level
1 Waiver, county contracts, Family Resource
funds, Medicaid, private health insurance
and private pay.
What training
does direct care staff complete before they
are able to provide for individuals?
All direct care staff must successfully
complete in-class and one-on-one, on-the-job
training before providing care for individuals.
Direct care staff do not come out of training
until determined competent and confident
in all job areas. Amount of training and
coursework vary among service area at Hattie
Larlham (ex. Hattie Larlham Center for Children
with Disabilities (HLCCD), foster care,
supported living, etc.). Coursework required
by direct care staff includes, but is not
limited to: First Aid/CPR, Introduction
to Behavior Management, HIPAA, Comfort Care
and Active Treatment.
Does Hattie Larlham
take guardianship of people who receive
services?
Hattie Larlham never takes guardianship
of any of its clients. We always encourage
parents and guardians to take an active
role in the care of their child or family
member.
What is delegated
nursing?
Delegated nursing is the practice of allowing
nursing assistants or other direct care
staff to perform typical nurse duties such
as administering medication in the absence
of a licensed nurse. Hattie Larlham does
not use delegated nursing at the Hattie
Larlham Center for Children with Disabilities
(HLCCD). Rather, licensed nursing staff
administers all medications.
How many respite
beds are available at the HLCCD?
We currently have four beds in the Hattie
Larlham Center for Children with Disabilities
(HLCCD) designated for respite.
How many days
of respite at the HLCCD can I use?
Individuals can use respite at the Hattie
Larlham Center for Children with Disabilities
(HLCCD) for up to 28 consecutive days at
a time. The total number of days allowed
depends on an individual’s funding.
In what Ohio counties
do you provide in-home care?
Ashland, Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake,
Lorain, Mahoning, Medina, Perry, Portage,
Stark, Summit, and Trumbull.
What is a 501(c)(3)
organization?
501(C)(3) is a section in tax law that grants
exemption from federal income tax to non-profit
organizations. 501(c)(3) status applies
to organizations operated exclusively for
religious, charitable, scientific and testing
for public safety purposes. This status
is important to non-profit organizations
because some individuals, groups and foundations
will not donate to a charity if it does
not have 501(c)(3) status. Therefore, loss
of this status can be harmful to a charity's
existence.
Contact
Dianna Bluso, Social Work Manager
phone: 330.274.2272, ext. 3063
e-mail: dianna.bluso@hattielarlham.org
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