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Renaissance Community Homes Inc.
2016-17 Accessibility Plan
Alignment with Strategic Plan -
How the Accessibility Plan aligns with our strategic plan is indicated by bold text.
Our Mission:
Quality Services for Quality of Life
Our Purpose:
Our purpose is to work with contractual agencies to provide residential services, and assistance with, and
emphasis on people with mental illness and/or developmental disabilities, who also may have co-
occurring disorders, to facilitate successful transition into the community.
Our Vision:
Renaissance Community Homes Inc. is committed to being recognized for providing quality assisted living
services. We will accomplish this by listening to and advocating for the people we serve.
Our Core Values:
Renaissance Community Homes Inc. believes in the following core values:
All people have the right to be treated with dignity and respect.
All people should have access to needed services that achieve optimum outcomes.
All people should be empowered to exercise informed choice.
All people we serve will have their protected health information kept private.
To advocate for consumers who cannot advocate for themselves.
To assure consistent quality care in all our programs by:
a. Communication with consumers, stakeholders and employees
b. Comprehensive staff training
c. Providing a therapeutic environment
d. Proposing realistic, relevant, and measurable goals for the people we assist
e. Consistent site review and monitoring
Renaissance Community Homes Inc. engages in activities that are conducted in accordance with these core
values and with the utmost integrity.
In addition, Renaissance Community Homes Inc. is committed to:
The continuous improvement of organizational management, service delivery and fiscal accountability.
Diversity and cultural competence in all Renaissance Community Homes Inc. activities and associations.
Adapting to budgetary process changes while maintaining the same high quality care.
Short Term Goals
1. Increase the implementation of the developed structured management training system.
2. Develop strategies to increase employee longevity.
3. Attempt to mitigate the vacancy / non payment issue.
4. Remain focused on CARF accreditation principles and assure continued compliance with its
standards.
5. Increase personnel’s knowledge of corporate policies and their ability to access those policies for reference.
6. Continue improvement of our skills to assure accurate compliance to the pre-authorization and electronic
billing systems of the agencies we contract with. Including staff compliance in data collection and
knowledge of the EII or LEO electronic consumer records and billing system.
7. Increase focus on Risk Management issues throughout our operations. This may include the development of
a more structured Risk Management program.
8. Update policies to include these identified problems.
Long Term Goals
1. To assure consistent quality care in all our programs by securing adequate resources to sufficiently
fund programs.
2. To assure consistent quality care in all our programs by protecting the confidentiality of the people we assist
3. To protect and improve the health outcomes of the people we assist.
4. Be alert to the changes in the Michigan mental health system and changes in Medicaid funding, as
well as, being an advocate for the people we serve as they adjust to these changes.
5. Promote excellence and accountability in the design and administration of the corporation.
6. Assure contract compliance through site accountability and quality communication with responsible mental
health agencies.
7. Maintain or grow within our market area.
Ways we can impact barriers our consumers face:
Environmental:
Often we as the care provider are part of the process of finding housing for consumers or assist in moving a
consumer from one apartment to another. Renaissance shall make an initiative of advocating for wheelchair /
ground level access for CLS sites where possible. This is even for consumers who can negotiate steps.
Where: System wide
Barrier: Non accessible CLS sites.
Solution: When opportunity presents itself, CLS supervisors will advocate for
increased accessibility to apartments or rental houses.
Priority: c
Cost: N/A
Funding source: N/A
Due Date: On-going
Responsible Person: Operations Manager, District Manager, CMH supports coordinator
Some sites do not have Central air conditioning or current air conditioners are old and in-efficient. Sites will be
identified, assessed and a plan for either installation, replacement of air conditioner unit. At CLS sites, air
conditioning issues will be brought forward as part of the Person Centered Plan. Range Road Home had Unico
system installed 2010 due to heating plant being baseboard hot water heat.
Where: System wide
Barrier: Replacement or installation of air conditioning systems.
Solution: Identify and create plan for site air conditioning
Priority: B
Cost: ~$30,000 overall
Funding source: Program maintenance budgets, landlord expense, possibly consumer funds
for CLS clients
Due Date: 2012 - Completed for Group Homes
Responsible Person: Operations Manager, District Manager, CMH supports coordinator
Flooring Replacement – Some sites are in need of replacement flooring due to wear or improper installation
causing tripping hazards. Existing AFC homes shall be assessed and a plan developed. Identified sites shall
obtain replacement flooring estimates to be submitted to the administrative office for funding plan development.
Where: System wide
Barrier: worn flooring
Solution: flooring replacement where identified
Priority: C
Cost: ~$35,000 overall
Funding source: Program maintenance budgets
Due Date: 2013 (targeted completion)
Responsible Person: District Managers Holleman, Gottschalk, Byard, Veshka, Donner
Many of our mattresses are fluid proof vinyl covered. They at times can be uncomfortable. A new product
called SoFlux is a nylon material and does not “trap” heat and is more comfortable and still fluid proof. We are
switching to SoFlux covered mattresses. The identification of a new vendor to supply these mattresses (at a
reasonable price point) will allow the continued transition plan. New vendor – Furniture Concepts: Sharon
Adams (216) 292-9100
Where: System wide
Barrier: Vinyl mattresses
Solution: Rotate in SoFlux covered mattresses
Priority: C
Cost: ~$12,500 overall ($125/mattress x 100 mattresses
Funding source: Program maintenance budgets
Due Date: 2012 (Rotation completed)
Responsible Person: Operations Manager, District Managers
O2 initiative – Oxygen tanks used in homes, becoming more proficient in using O2, O2 safety, Training, policy
& protocol. – Sandi Donner to spearhead
Where: System wide
Barrier: Lack of consistent protocol and policy for use of Oxygen tanks in
programs
Solution: Develop protocol/policy and manager training on subject
Priority: B
Cost: NA
Funding source: NA
Due Date: Spring 2011
Responsible Person: District Manager – Holleman, Donner, & Byard (Champions)
Attitudinal: Gentle Teaching – Renaissance Community Homes Inc. has adopted a Culture of Gentleness approach to
consumer interactions. Following the lead from the Michigan Department of Community Health and many
Community Mental Health Boards we contract with, Renaissance will train all staff in these principles. It is the
hope that the skills taught in Gentle Teaching will be used by all staff at all times.
Where: System wide
Barrier: Increase knowledge and skills in Gentle Teaching.
Solution: Train all staff in Gentle Teaching Concepts, by developing and
implementing an accessible training program
Priority: B
Cost: Unknown
Funding source: Operating Budget
Due Date: Spring 2017
Responsible Person: Executive Director, District Managers – Larry Holleman
Renaissance Community Homes Inc. will continue to implement the Training Toolbox Direct Care Staff
training program. This program is based on individual consumer needs and desires. It is ingrained with a
philosophy of consumer rights and preferences. Renaissance Community Homes Inc. sees this training as
relevant and essential. Programs under Responsible Mental Health Agencies that provide other Direct Care
Staffing are not exempt from this training program. Although we have seen significant improvement over the
last 24 months, we are finding resistance from newly hired staff that have worked for other providers (this
includes sites that have been “taken over” from another provider.
Where: System wide
Barrier: Lower compliance with Training Toolbox usage
Solution: Continued complete implementation of the Training Toolbox (DCS
training program) for all staff
Priority: C
Cost: NA
Funding source: NA
Due Date: Ongoing
Responsible Person: District Managers -
Financial:
CMHPSM CLS (supported living) programs are becoming underfunded due to stagnant funding levels. This is
causing less opportunity for consumers to receive support in their own housing.
Where: CMHPSM
Barrier: CLS programs have not received a funding increase in over five years.
This has caused providers to stop service provision. For Renaissance, we
have increased reluctance in developing more programs.
Solution: Assure representation CMHPSM on committees who look at these issues.
Share these concerns with Executives and Financial personnel at
CMHPSM
Priority: B
Cost: NA
Funding source: Renaissance Community Homes Inc.
Due Date: December 2017
Responsible Person: Executive Director
Promote ways to secure adequate funding for Supported Living Services. The funding is needed to assure
consumer safety and consumer choice.
Where: CMHPSM and supported living programs
Barrier: SLP programs are going through funding realignment where rent subsidies
and staffing levels are being cut or eliminated.
Solution: Assure representation on committees who look at these issues.
Priority: B
Cost: NA
Funding source: Renaissance Community Homes Inc.
Due Date: July 2017 -
Responsible Person: Executive Director
Increase protection of consumers from Identity Theft through increased standards around Social Security
Numbers.
Where: System wide
Barrier: Low DCS awareness of consumer Social Security number issues.
Solution: Develop policy for consumer Social Security numbers. Develop plan for
removal or blacking out soc sec numbers from non necessary documents.
If a document has a Social Security number it, it will need to be kept in a
secured location.
Priority: B
Cost: NA
Funding source: Renaissance Community Homes Inc.
Due Date: December 2007 - Completed
Responsible Person: Operations Manager
Employment:
Renaissance Community Homes Inc. will continue to discuss employment desires with consumers as part of the
pre-planning PCP process. Renaissance Community Homes Inc. will be supportive of micro-enterprise efforts
of consumers and their treatment team and support the CMHPSM micro-enterprise initiative.
Where: CMHPSM programs, PIIC Rewards
Barrier: Low participation in micro-enterprise programs
Solution: Provide support to CMHPSM and PIIC Rewards personnel who initiate
micro-enterprise programs for our consumers. Provide support to the
CMHPSM micro-enterprise initiative
Priority: C
Cost: NA
Funding source: NA
Due Date: December 2017
Responsible Person: District Managers –Veshka, Baloki, Holleman
Communication: The rchi.org website is intentionally basic which will allow easy amending with many software applications
(many within the routine browser). PDF documents are such that current adobe software can use speech tools
to read aloud text for QI reports, applications etc.. The plan is to continue to work on accessibility of the
website.
Transportation:
New vehicles
Van lift problems
Renaissance Community Homes Inc. has identified programs that the accessibility of the vehicle could be
improved upon. We have good history of providing very accessible vans for consumers in wheelchairs. The
area of improvement would be for consumers that have some mobility issues and have a hard time stepping up
into vans. We mainly use full size and mini vans. For some of our consumers even the minivans are too hard to
step into. Renaissance Community Homes Inc. has initiated the purchasing of cars to be used in some group
homes & CLS sites serving geriatric consumers.
Renaissance Community Homes Inc. also advocates for reduced bus fare (½ off in Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti). In
Livingston County, Renaissance Community Homes Inc. advocates for more transportation for our consumers.
Where: Washtenaw, Oakland county programs
Barrier: Reduction in transportation funding for traditional program vans. New
authorizations for services to new consumers often do not include
adequate transportation budgets
Solution: Initiate training program for consumers to use public transportation.
Priority: C
Cost: NA
Funding source: NA
Due Date: July 2017
Responsible Person: District Managers –Veshka, Baloki
Architectural:
Where: Ordono
Barrier: Could not utilize the bathroom with a wheelchair and could not get into
the house without a ramp
Solution: Remodel bathroom, removing the bathtub and putting in a shower this way
the staff can utilize a shower chair for the consumer to be showered. And a
ramp was put on to be able to access the house by a wheelchair. This is
being done to be able to bring a consumer back home from rehab who
previously used a walker but now needs a wheelchair.
Priority: A
Cost: > $20,000.00
Funding source: CMHPSM
Due Date: January 2017
Responsible Person: District Manager Sandi Donner
Where: Jonesville Home
Barrier: Ramp to main entrance was weak and sagging.
Solution: Replaced the ramp with new flooring and also put down non slip grip
paper
Priority: B
Cost: $1,000.00
Funding source: Leasee
Due Date: Completed June 2016
Responsible Person: Holleman
Where: Renaissance House
Barrier: Stairway to Back Deck Aging
Solution: Replaced Deck
Priority: A
Cost: $ 2,500.00
Funding source: Landlord
Due Date: Completed October 2015
Responsible Person: Veshka
Where: Northland
Barrier: Unable to get weights in the home. Have to take consumers to local CMH
To get weights as they are in wheelchairs. Now they can be weighed in the
comfort of their own home
Solution: Bought a wheelchair scale
Priority: A
Cost: $700.00
Funding source: Lifeways
Due Date: Completed November 2015
Responsible Person: Holleman
Where: Renaissance III
Barrier: Congested area in the kitchen when passing medications. Creating
medication errors due to, too many distractions. As the med cupboards were in the kitchen, Bathroom
remodeled, new windows, outside patio
Solution: Built a medication room to provide a quiet atmosphere to set up
medications and to prevent med errors from occurring by having limited
distractions as it is in its own area.
Priority: B
Cost: > $40,000
Funding source: Landlord
Due Date: Completed June 2015
Responsible Person: Holleman
Where: Westdale CLS
Barrier: Rented home would benefit from ramping
Solution: Work with landlord to install portable or permanent ramping.
Priority: B
Cost: ~$3000 for permanent. ~$600 for portable “throw down” ramp.
Funding source: Landlord
Due Date: Spring 2011 New accessible site was located (moved 12-2013)
Responsible Person: District Manager –Byard, Gravier
Where: Golf club home
Barrier: Front and Rear door in disrepair
Solution: Repair doorways
Priority: A
Cost: ~ $1000 Completed
Funding source: Livingston CMH
Due Date: Fall 2010
Responsible Person: District Manager - Pickering
Where: Green Highway
Barrier: Ramps require non-slip treading
Solution: Install non-slip ramp treads for front and back decks
Priority: B
Cost: ~$200
Funding source: Lenawee Community Mental Health Authority or check program budget.
Due Date: March 2011 Completed
Responsible Person: District Manager Iffland
Where: Oak Grove
Barrier: Lingering accessibility issues at facility. Front door ramp does not have
walkway. No ramp to back porch. Bathroom is too small to be fully
accessible.
Solution: Work with Livingston CMH about referrals to this home. It is appropriate
for consumers that use a wheelchair but can “pivot” transfer. Home is not
fully accessible like our former AIS/MR homes. Continue to push back
ramp and front walkway.
Priority: C
Cost: N/A
Funding source: N/A
Due Date: Ongoing
Responsible Person: District Manager
Update – Ramp at back exit installed Summer 2010, Bathroom renovated and made accessible 12-2013
Where: South Main
Barrier: Parking lot too busy creating safety hazard.
Solution: Move CLS supervisor’s offices from site
Priority: B
Cost: ~$7,800 annual rent for office
Funding source: CLS operations budget
Due Date: December 2010 Completed
Responsible Person: District Manager Gottschalk
Where: South Main
Barrier: Stairways to back decks rotted.
Solution: Replace stairways to back decks
Priority: A
Cost: ~$400
Funding source: landlord.
Due Date: July 2010 Completed
Responsible Person: District Manager Gottschalk
Where: South Main
Barrier: Parking lot too busy/small causing safety hazard
Solution: Expand parking lot at home
Priority: B
Cost: ~$1,500
Funding source: landlord.
Due Date: September 2010 Completed
Responsible Person: District Manager Gottschalk
Update – Parking lot expanded again to allow safe parking and access to home.
Where: North Territorial
Barrier: Front and back decks rotted.
Solution: Replace decks
Priority: C
Cost: ~$10,000
Funding source: landlord – Washtenaw County.
Due Date: July 2009 Completed
Responsible Person: District Manager Veshka
Where: North Territorial
Barrier: Need for more accessible back yard.
Solution: build larger rear deck with ramp
Priority: C
Cost: ~$10,000
Funding source: landlord – Washtenaw County.
Due Date: July 2012 Completed
Responsible Person: District Manager Donner
Where: Parnall
Barrier: Narrow walkway to bathroom and bathroom inaccessible.
Solution: Renovate bathroom and remove “half wall”
Priority: A
Cost: $9,000
Funding source: Landlord
Due Date: Fall 2009 Completed
Responsible Person: District Manager - Holleman
Where: Parnall
Barrier: Kitchen and dining area in disrepair.
Solution: Renovate Kitchen and dining area. Repair back patio
Priority: A
Cost: $30,000
Funding source: Landlord
Due Date: Fall 2013 Completed
Responsible Person: District Manager - Holleman
Where: Parnall
Barrier: No handrail at front entry steps
Solution: Install Handrail
Priority: A
Cost: >$300
Funding source: Landlord
Due Date: Fall 2009 Completed
Responsible Person: District Manager - Holleman
Update: Front entryway scheduled for re-landscaping and new handrail Spring
2014
Where: Range Road
Barrier: Water in basement
Solution: Waterproof Basement
Priority: A
Cost: >$6,000
Funding source: Landlord
Due Date: Summer 2009 Completed
Responsible Person: District Manager - Holleman
Where: Range Road
Barrier: Windows are old and do not open easily
Solution: Update and replace windows
Priority: B
Cost: ~$10,000 Funding secured and already approved to go ahead
Funding source: Landlord
Due Date: Summer 2014
Responsible Person: District Manager - Holleman
Where: Ren III
Barrier: Erosion from rainstorms causes dirt runoff blocking basement exit.
Solution: Remove retaining wall and re-grade dirt at end of house
Priority: A
Cost: >$1,500
Funding source: Landlord
Due Date: Fall 2010 Completed
Responsible Person: District Manager – Holleman
Where: Ren II
Barrier: Kitchen and Dining area is crowded and has tripping hazards.
Solution: Remove fireplace hearth and renovate Kitchen/Dining area
Priority: B
Cost: >$60,000
Funding source: Landlord
Due Date: Sumner2013 Completed
Responsible Person: District Manager – Holleman
Where: Ren II
Barrier: Rear wall to family room is multiple doorwalls. Backyard has broken
concrete
Solution: Replace rear wall with windows and drywall and siding. Replace
concrete in back yard
Priority: A
Cost: >$25,000
Funding source: Landlord
Due Date: Fall 2013 Completed
Responsible Person: District Manager – Holleman
Where: Clark
Barrier: Multiple consumers who use wheelchairs cannot access back yard
Solution: Build wheelchair accessible deck in back yard
Priority: c
Cost: >$5,000
Funding source: Landlord
Due Date: Fall 2012 Completed
Responsible Person: District Manager – Donner
Where: Ren II
Barrier: Broken cement on side entrance sidewalk
Solution: repair cement
Priority: A
Cost: >$300
Funding source: Landlord
Due Date: Spring 2008 (when weather breaks) Completed
Responsible Person: District Manager - Holleman
Where: Nixon program / Washtenaw Supports
Barrier: Stairwell to second floor apartment, creates foreseeable accessibility issue
for elderly consumer
Solution: At lease renewal time, seek downstairs apartment.
Priority: B
Cost: None
Funding source: N/A
Due Date: July 2008 – Completed
Responsible Person: Program Manager- Merrin / Area Supervisor - Pennington
Where: Burkhart Road
Barrier: New accessible shower not built to spec. Shower leaks and ramps up to
enter shower. Water flows out of shower creating slipping risk
Solution: Reconstruct Shower to repair leaks and increase accessibility.
Priority: A
Cost: Unknown – home builder to pay
Funding source: Home Builder – Livingston CMH
Due Date: Feb 2008 - Completed
Responsible Person: Follow up – District Manager - Pickering
Where: Oakwood
Barrier: Need for wheelchair accessible van
Solution: Trade vehicle with program that has accessible van and does not need it.
Priority: A
Cost: None
Funding source: N/A
Due Date: Jan 15, 2008 - Completed
Responsible Person: Operations Manager
Where: Ren II
Barrier: Laundry facilities in furnace room
Solution: Renovate inoperable bathroom next to furnace room to become laundry
area.
Priority: A (due to fire safety concerns as well as accessibility)
Cost: ~$6000
Funding source: Renaissance Community Homes Inc.
Due Date: May 2008 – Completed January 2008
Responsible Person: Operations Manager
Where: Tanager
Barrier: Long term lease ending and lease will not be renewed
Solution: Develop new group home – Livingston CMH / HRO Inc. Renaissance
Community Homes Inc. to consult concerning consumer needs and
adaptive equipment.
Priority: A
Cost: Unknown
Funding source: Livingston CMH
Due Date: May 2007 – Completed July 2007 New Burkhart Road Home
Responsible Person: Livingston CMH - Operations Manager / District Manager - Pickering
Where: Mohawk
Barrier: No slip resistant strips on ramps
Solution: Purchase/replace slip resistant strips
Priority: B
Cost: >$100
Funding source: RCHI maintenance budget
Due Date: Spring 2008 Completed
Responsible Person: Home Manager - Sanders
Where: Green Highway
Barrier: No ramps for front and back decks. As consumers are aging, the desire
for ramps is more evident. The home can be licensed as “wheelchair
accessible” and would allow consumers to stay at this group home if they
should require a wheelchair. This would prevent discharge from home.
Solution: Install ramps for front and back decks
Priority: C
Cost: ~$6,000
Funding source: Lenawee Community Mental Health Authority who is the landlord.
Due Date: December 2009 Completed
Responsible Person: Operations Manager & Clinical Director LCMHA
Where: Lenawee Supports
Barrier: Manager offices are in consumer apartments making it hard for other
consumers to visit manager/staff.
Solution: Attempt to rent space at complex clubhouse. Must factor financial
considerations of consumers who depend on our rent to pay for apartment.
Priority: C
Cost: Costs offset by rent we pay to consumers/complex to use vacant bedrooms.
Funding source: RCHI
Due Date: June 2008 Completed
Responsible Person: Lenawee District Manager - Gottschalk
Advocacy
Renaissance Community Homes advocacy efforts often coincides with the initiatives and opportunities
available from our local contracting Community Mental Health Board.
These efforts include in
Jackson County:
Stomp out Suicide
Anti-Bullying Day
Pink Shirt Day
Multiple efforts in hiring and retaining employees with disabilities
Lenawee County
Wellness Club – HOPE Community Center – On-going nutrition efforts as well as the annual Wellness
Rally.
Lenawee County “Walk a mile in my shoes rally..
Lenawee Direct Support Professionals Training Forum. The Brenda Ross Fund and Lenawee
Community Foundation.
Washtenaw County
Spearhead “Hospice in the Group Home” protocols & practices to divert consumers who would in the
past go to nursing homes to spend their last days, instead stay in their group home.
Housing identification assistance. It has been an on-going need for our consumers with mental illness to
locate affordable housing and needing assistance with negotiating the application/approval process.
Livingston County
Livingston County Transportation Coalition
Livingston County “Meet & Greet” which assists in finding housing and roommates for consumers
People First – Voter Education
Renaissance Community Homes works closely with our contracting agencies and communities in our advocacy
efforts. A main focus of our advocacy is the development of a competent community of Direct Support
Professionals that will provide services to the people receiving services from our contracting agencies. This
includes training and career supports
Where: System wide
Barrier: Consumers are often presented with non-traditional support options where
they are more involved and responsible for the selection of care-givers.
Solution: Renaissance will work with local entities in an effort to support the local
“pool” of community Direct Support Professionals in their personal &
professional growth. It is the believe of Renaissance that better outcomes
will occur with educated applicants and caregivers regardless if they work
for us or are employed through self determination agreements. Currently
there are active groups in Lenawee and Livingston counties. Look to find
a partner for such initiatives in Washtenaw and Jackson Counties.
Priority: B
Cost: Unknown
Funding source: Renaissance, local organizations, responsible mental health agencies.
Due Date: On-going (Wash & Jax initiatives Summer 2015
Responsible Person: Executive Director – Scott Brown
Renaissance Community Homes feels that the recent shift to non-licensed supported living (CLS) sites instead
of traditional group homes provides independence opportunities to many consumers that have not been
considered in the past. With offering this option to consumers and their families, substantial risk and fewer
protections come with it. Issues like less care-giver supervision, less care-giver training, reduced opportunities
for activities, transportation, medical follow-up create real barriers for people who have troubles advocating for
themselves. The foundation for any solution to these issues is adequate identification of consumer needs and
appropriate funding for supports.
Where: System wide
Barrier: Erratic needs assessment & funding for supported living programs
Solution: Participate in the CMHPSM CLS work group to establish policy and
guidelines for assessing needs and create a funding system that allows for
stable budgeting of sites. This will allow consumers with many needs to
feel confident in a supported living option.
Priority: B
Cost: Unknown
Funding source: Washtenaw Community Health Organization.
Due Date: On-going – Major changes to CLS assessment and funding initiated in
May 2010
Responsible Person: Executive Director – Scott Brown
Continue to encourage and support consumers to participate in the annual “walk a mile in my shoes” rally in
Lansing each May. This rally speaks to the issues of parity between mental health and physical health care
coverage to state legislators. This rally coincides with Mental Health Month. Historic participation from
Lenawee and Livingston county programs, in 2010, additional participation from Washtenaw and Jackson
county programs.
Where: System wide
Barrier: Low participation in “walk a mile in my shoes” rally from Washtenaw, &
Jackson counties
Solution: Increase promotion of this event and provide transportation from
identified counties
Priority: B
Cost: NA
Funding source: Renaissance Community Homes Inc.
Due Date: On-Going
Responsible Person: District Managers – Holleman, Veshka, Baloki
Renaissance Community Homes and it staff encourage and assist our consumers with desires to work. We will
assist them with their desires to work. We will address these desires at their planning meetings and also notify
the Case Managers. There are work groups that provide these services that work with our local CMH’s and will
teach Skill Building techniques as well as job shadow. This will teach them the skills they need to get a job and
be successful. Jackson County has a work group that we have consumers work with which is PIIC Rewards. We
also provide through the treatment plan for individuals to earn extra money for items that they desire. This also
teaches them daily skills as well as routines.
Where: System Wide
Barrier: Lack of work for our consumers
Solution: Increase promotion of the desire to work
Priority: B
Cost: NA
Funding source: Renaissance and local CMH
Due Date: On-Going
Responsible Person: District Managers – Holleman, Veshka, Gottschalk
To continue to support and advocate for individuals that we provide care for to stay more independent in the
community as well as in their own homes. Making transitions to their homes or apartments to make them more
accessible to meet their current needs. If changes occur and they need more accessibility the staff can assist with
helping them find a more appropriate setting for them. We have had several incidents of moving from one
housing to another to meet the accommodations for our consumers so they can live their life in the community
and not have to go to another provider or facility.
Where: System wide
Barrier: Aging population or consumers whose needs change and will need
accessible housing
Solution: Renaissance will work with local entities in an effort to support our
consumers to stay in their home for as long as possible. Increase
promotion of living Independently by meeting their needs with accessible
as well as affordable housing
Priority: B
Cost: NA
Funding source: Renaissance, local organizations, responsible mental health agencies.
Due Date: On-Going
Responsible Person: District Managers – Holleman, Veshka, Gottschalk
To educate our Managers and staff about Hospice and the benefits it will have for those we care. This will allow
for them to stay in their home for as long as they can. The staff will have the knowledge to better assist and
provide the care that is needed. As well as receiving assistance from Hospice. They can provide in home care,
counseling, and also comfort care.
Where: System wide
Barrier: Consumers often face having to go to the hospital or to nursing facilities
when they become ill or come to the end of their life to receive other
means of care.
Solution: Renaissance will work with local entities in an effort to support our
consumers to stay in their home for as long as possible. With the help
from our local Hospice Agency and our local CMH.
Priority: B
Cost: Unknown
Funding source: Renaissance, local organizations, responsible mental health agencies.
Due Date: On-going
Responsible Person: Holleman, Veshka, Gottschalk
