--0000000000003f60e006275da118 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable There are probably 300 or more miles in between my southernmost county and downstate counties. Diane On Wed, Nov 20, 2024 at 2:00=E2=80=AFPM Emily Swackhamer wrote: > I=E2=80=99m not sure what the furthest county south is that is currently = licensed > for IL..but I highly doubt it. These are the southernmost counties right = on > the boarder or IL and MO > > On Wed, Nov 20, 2024 at 1:44=E2=80=AFPM Amanda Fults > wrote: > >> Ugh, none of them are? Hmm then I don't believe the state will approve >> the request. :( >> >> On Wed, Nov 20, 2024 at 1:42=E2=80=AFPM Emily Swackhamer > emily.swackhamer@thekey.com> wrote: >> >>> These counties are not contiguous unfortunately. >>> >>> On Wed, Nov 20, 2024 at 1:39=E2=80=AFPM Amanda Fults >>> wrote: >>> >>>> Additionally, please confirm that the requested additional counties ar= e >>>> contiguous to our current approved counties, otherwise the state will = not >>>> approve. >>>> >>>> On Wed, Nov 20, 2024 at 1:30=E2=80=AFPM Emily Swackhamer >>> emily.swackhamer@thekey.com> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Thank you Amanda! >>>>> >>>>> On Wed, Nov 20, 2024 at 1:29=E2=80=AFPM Amanda Fults >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Hi Team, >>>>>> Here is what I put together for 3-5. Let me know if it makes sense >>>>>> and aligns with our practices or if sections need to be revised. >>>>>> >>>>>> 1. How administration will manage the added service area for staff >>>>>> assignment and supervisionThe agency will implement a structured >>>>>> management system to ensure the efficient assignment and supervision= of >>>>>> staff within the expanded service area: >>>>>> >>>>>> - Staffing Plan: The agency will assess the staff-to-client ratio >>>>>> in the added area and hire additional personnel if necessary to m= aintain >>>>>> quality service delivery. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> - Technology Integration: The agency will use its scheduling >>>>>> software to assign staff based on client needs, geographic proxim= ity, and >>>>>> staff availability. This system ensures minimal travel time and o= ptimal >>>>>> coverage. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> - Supervisory Framework: The agency will designate regional >>>>>> supervisors for the added service area, ensuring consistent overs= ight of >>>>>> caregivers and regular communication with the main office. These >>>>>> supervisors will monitor performance and adherence to policies. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> 2. The process for client onsite home supervisory visits per >>>>>> regulations going to be met >>>>>> >>>>>> The agency will ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for >>>>>> supervisory visits by: >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> - >>>>>> >>>>>> Supervisor Assignments: Each client will be assigned a qualified >>>>>> supervisor responsible for conducting onsite home visits within t= he >>>>>> required timeframe as outlined by IDPH regulations. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> - >>>>>> >>>>>> Visit Scheduling: Sup