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How to Decrease Turnover of Non-Professional Direct Care Staff in Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities Introduction An Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities, or ICF/IID (4), is an optional Medicaid benefit. ICF/IID provide services for clients who are non-ambulatory, have seizure disorders, behavior problems, mental illness, vision and hearing impairments, or a combination of the above. (5) ICF/IID are a protected residential health care organization that provide ongoing evaluations, program planning, and integration of medical and habilitation services. (5) Direct care staff are responsible for the majority of paid long-term care. (1) The average financial cost …show more content…

3 Training Staff When creating training modules for direct care staff members, using visual aids can provide information and explanations in an efficient, timely manner. Videos and visual aids are also easier for individuals to recall. 13 The use of narration also effectively combats dyslexia. Staff members can easily comprehend and retain information. Handouts should only contain relevant information and focus on objectives. 13 Simulation based learning develops skills, knowledge, and attitudes in staff that otherwise cannot be experienced. The staff are put in the client’s position and give them a better understanding of daily struggles. Also puts the focus on the client instead of task completion. 14 Improving Performance Forbes credits staff recognition as the “[s]ingle most influential cause of great work”. Staff recognition also creates a positive culture which increases productivity. 2 In turn, this culture improves performance. 1 Recognizing Staff GRAPHIC 2 …show more content…

8 Adding incentives, such as increased pay after the training has been completed, provide tangible goals. 1 Leadership through Inclusion Including staff in the creation of client programs both creates and teaches effective communication. Staff can provide a unique perspective about the daily lives of clients. By including staff in program planning, they will understand the reasons behind decisions made as they pertain to regulations and programming, and can then relay those reasons to other staff members. (Regulations) Staff inclusion also teaches practical time management. Staff will know programs before implementation and can adjust classroom schedules and positions accordingly. This also transitions into critical thinking and problem solving. Staff who are included in various program planning are aware of the types of therapy, education, and programs that work and do not work for clients. They are also familiar with exceptions that must be made for clients, and know the sleeping and eating habits of clients, both of which can affect the program schedules.

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