Understanding Home Team Meetings: ABI Waiver Program/MFP Money Follows the Person Medicaid's Acquired Brain Injury (A… — 2023-10-13 4bf16225

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ABI Resources shared a post to the group: Connecticut Talks.

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Understanding Home Team Meetings: ABI Waiver Program/MFP Money Follows the Person Medicaid's Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Waiver program focuses on home and community-based services for individuals with acquired brain injuries. Though states tailor their programs uniquely, many wonder about the appropriateness of corporate venues for such meetings. Here are reasons why: Intimidation: Corporate settings can be daunting. For those with post-injury anxiety, this environment can be overwhelming. Travel Concerns: Corporate locations, especially in busy areas, can be hard to access for those with mobility challenges. Impersonality: Clinical atmospheres might deter open conversations due to their sterile nature. Privacy Issues: Accidental run-ins or overheard conversations in corporate spaces can compromise confidentiality. Client-Centricity: Homes or community venues emphasize individualized care, unlike generic corporate environments. Logistics: Coordinating schedules to align with available corporate spaces can be intricate. Costs: Corporate meetings can have additional costs like parking or refreshments. Cultural Disconnect: Corporate offices might not reflect the cultural diversity of the communities they serve, potentially making some feel alienated. Perceived Motives: Meetings in high-end offices may suggest financial priorities over patient care. Daily Life Disconnect: Home or community meetings offer insights into the daily challenges of those with brain injuries. Program Philosophy: The ABI program emphasizes community-centric care. Corporate meetings may seem contrary to this ethos. Accessibility: Corporate settings might not cater to everyone, especially those with specific needs. Though corporate venues might have their merits, it's essential to consider the emotional and physical well-being of participants. This decision should ensure they remain at the core of all discussions. #CTBRAININJURY #CT #Connecticut #abiwaiverprogram #MoneyFollowsthePerson #clientcenteredcare #ConsumerRights #ProfessionalIntegrity #braininjuryrecovery #ilst #lifeskills #DSP #supportedlivingservices #support Serving all Connecticut communities including Waterbury, New Britain, Hartford, Bridgeport, New Haven, Meriden, New London, Torrington, Norwich, Derby, Ansonia, Bristol, Windham, Danielson, Willimantic, East Hartford, West Haven, Naugatuck, Putnam, Killingly, Avon, Bethany, Madison