--00000000000077dfc506275de3e1 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable What a bummer. None are anywhere close. Thank you for all of the help. On Wed, Nov 20, 2024 at 2:03=E2=80=AFPM Amanda Fults wrote: > Here are the current counties on our license: > Cook > > DuPage > > Will > > Kendall > > Grundy > > Lake > > Kane > > McHenry > > DeKalb > > > On Wed, Nov 20, 2024 at 2:02=E2=80=AFPM Diane Mockenhaupt > wrote: > >> 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 > emily.swackhamer@thekey.com> wrote: >> >>> I=E2=80=99m not sure what the furthest county south is that is currentl= y >>> licensed for IL..but I highly doubt it. These are the southernmost coun= ties >>> 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 >>>>>> are 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 >>>>>> amanda.fults@thekey.com> 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 supervisi= on 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 necess= ary to >>>>>>>> maintain quality service delivery. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> - Technology Integration: The agency will use its scheduling >>>>>>>> software to assign staff based on client needs, geographic prox= imity, and >>>>>>>> staff availability. This system ensures minimal travel time and= optimal >>>>>>>> coverage. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> - Supervisory Framework: The agency will designate regional >>>>>>>> supervisors for the added service area, ensuring consistent ove= rsight of >>>>>>>> caregivers and regular communication with the main office. Thes= e >>>>>>>> supervisors will monitor performance and adherence to policies. >>>