Incorporating Accessibility and Usability into HIT and e
Incorporating Accessibility and Usability into HIT and e. LTSS Systems and Initiatives Caroline Ryan Office of Integrated Care Innovation U. S. Administration for Community Living
Putting the Person at the Center: Integrating Plans for Long-Term Services and Supports and Health Care Delivery through Health Information Technology 9/15/2021 http: //www. healthit. gov/person-centered-care 2
What does this mean for health IT? • The record must start by honoring and describing the abilities, capabilities and strengths of the person • Plan outcomes must link to the person’s desired life and what is important TO the person • The context of the person’s life drives options and informs choice 9/15/2021 Copyright SDA LLC 3
What does this mean for health IT? • The entire support system must think in terms of integrating person centered practices – beyond just planning • The person and their loved ones have access to all information and the ability to change what is prioritized • When developing an IT system, must start with the guiding principles which have to be upheld throughout the design 9/15/2021 Copyright SDA LLC 4
Assistive Technology Programs The Assistive Technology Act of 1998, as Amended (AT Act, P. L. 108 -364) provides all 56 states and territories with financial assistance that supports programs designed to maximize the ability of individuals with disabilities to obtain Assistive Technology (AT) devices and services. AT Act: http: //www. gpo. gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-108 publ 364/html/PLAW 108 publ 364. htm 9/15/2021 5
Assistive Technology Programs State-Level Activities State Financing Device Reutilization Short-Term Device Demonstration State Leadership Activities Training and Public Awareness Information and Assistance (Referral) Coordination and Collaboration ACL AT Webpage: http: //acl. gov/Programs/CIP/OCASD/AT/index. aspx 9/15/2021 6
For More Information: Health IT and e. LTSS Caroline Ryan Caroline. Ryan@acl. hhs. gov Assistive Technology Program Rob Groenendaal Robert. Groenendaal@acl. hh s. gov 9/15/2021 7
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