HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-10-19 EI Provider Minutes.pdfEarly Intervention Provider Meeting Minutes
October 19, 2012
Staff Present: Trish Elliott, Megan Cook, Ed Franchi
Providers Present: Adam Rowland – Advanta, Jenn Hawbecker-UCP, Jody Bering-LIU, Lori
Bowerline-LIU, Cynthia Bosserman
Via Conference Phone: Theresa Miller – Invo Healthcare
A. Fiscal Updates: Trish reported that there is still no information from the State
regarding the final re-budget for Fiscal year 2011-2012. Megan Cook created a
chart for use by Providers which lists total encumbrance amounts vs. monthly
billing amounts. This will allow Providers to track their billing more closely
throughout the fiscal year and make corrections in a timelier manner. It was
mentioned that providerscan bill as often as they want. For example one provider
bills every two weeks. Ed Franchi reminded Providers that timely billing is
crucial. The State adjusts the County‟s total funding amounts based on what‟s in
Pelican and if billing is not kept up-to-date, funding can be adversely affected.
B. Want vs. Need: EI programs are awaiting clarification from the State as to how
to proceed with increased efficiency the provision of services. The State has
been clear in indicating that, despite EI being a mandated service, there are no
guarantees of availability of end-of-the-year funding. In order to best utilize
services without duplication, Providers are encouraged to alternate weeks with
families who receive more than one service in the home.
C. No-Show Policy: Therapists who arrive at a family‟s home for a scheduled
appointment and find them to be a „no-show‟ are reminded to alert Service
Coordinators (SC) as soon as possible. It is essential that Providers supply a
completed form reporting any „no-show‟ appointments to SC‟s in order for them
to proceed with contacting the family so cancelled/ missed appointments may be
tracked. Importance of the consistency of services should be reinforced with
families. Providers having concerns or questions should directly contact Holly
Divelbliss, EI Supervisor.
D. Miscellaneous: As of 11/1/12, every child will receive an „Ages & Stages‟
Social & Emotional screening. Training on the Pyramid Model occurred at
Rhodes Grove Campground this month. Trish indicated that the training was
mandatory for therapists and yet some did not attend. It may be more effective to
stipulate any future mandatory trainings as a “No EI Services Day” so as to
reinforce „mandatory‟. Trish reminded Providers of the next LICC meeting on
11/2 from 9-11 a.m at the Ag Building on Franklin Farm Lane in Chambersburg.
The meeting was adjourned. Trish will send out the Provider meeting schedule for 2013.
Minutes by M.P.