Enacts "Ella's law"; requires care managers employed by or under contract with a care coordination organization to provide care management services to an individual unless such care manager has completed all training requirements.
Impact
The introduction of this bill could significantly impact state laws regarding the care and support of individuals with developmental disabilities. By requiring standardized training for care managers, it aims to promote uniformity in care practices across New York State. This could lead to improved service delivery and better outcomes for clients. Legislative discussions may also highlight the importance of ongoing support and resources for professionals working in this field, which could enhance the state's mental hygiene law framework.
Summary
A08288, known as 'Ella's Law', aims to enhance the quality of care for individuals with developmental disabilities by establishing a comprehensive training program for care managers employed by care coordination organizations. The bill mandates that care managers complete this training prior to working with clients, ensuring they are equipped with essential skills and knowledge to support individuals effectively. This program emphasizes person-centered planning, effective communication strategies, cultural competence, advocacy, and awareness of health care resources available for these individuals.
Enactment
If enacted, A08288 would require preparation for care managers that encompasses not only clinical skills but also advocacy and rights education for the individuals they serve. The potential effect of this training could lead to enhanced client interactions, ensuring that care managers not only understand the needs of those with developmental disabilities but actively promote their rights and quality of life.
Contention
While many support A08288 for its potential to improve care quality and compliance with existing laws and regulations, some may raise concerns about the implementation and funding of such a training program. Skeptics might question whether the state can adequately support the necessary resources for this training, potentially leading to challenges in rolling out the program effectively. Moreover, debates may arise regarding the extent to which additional training should be mandated and how it fits within existing frameworks for care providers.
Same As
Enacts "Ella's law"; requires care managers employed by or under contract with a care coordination organization to provide care management services to an individual unless such care manager has completed all training requirements.
Enacts "Ella's law"; requires care managers employed by or under contract with a care coordination organization to provide care management services to an individual unless such care manager has completed all training requirements.
Requires NYCHA to provide information and trainings to all residents regarding the formation of resident management corporations, the requirements of such resident management corporations and the potential benefits of creating such resident management corporations.
Requires NYCHA to provide information and trainings to all residents regarding the formation of resident management corporations, the requirements of such resident management corporations and the potential benefits of creating such resident management corporations.
Community Health, Department of; contracts with care management organizations for the provision of healthcare services for Medicaid or PeachCare for Kids recipients; establish requirements
Requires review and approval by the commissioner of health of contracts for home care services provided to a licensed home care services agency from a managed care organization or a managed long term care plan; directs the commissioner of health to establish a dispute resolution process independent dispute resolution relating to billing under a contract for home care services.
Requires review and approval by the commissioner of health of contracts for home care services provided to a licensed home care services agency from a managed care organization or a managed long term care plan; directs the commissioner of health to establish a dispute resolution process independent dispute resolution relating to billing under a contract for home care services.
Relating to contracts with managed care organizations, including the procurement of managed care contracts, under Medicaid and the child health plan program.
Relating to contracts with managed care organizations, including the procurement of managed care contracts, under Medicaid and the child health plan program.
Requires each designated agency to employ a dementia care navigator to provide support for caregivers of individuals with dementia and to assist individuals with dementia in accessing appropriate services; requires the state office for the aging to establish the position of dementia care coordinator.