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Attending Physician and Concurring Physician Certification for End of Life Care (320 AB)
Supplemental Medical Information (330)
Sample Forms Needed for End of Life Care
Sample - Declaration for End of Life Care (300)
Sample - Certification on Capacity for End of Life Care (310)
Sample - Attending and Concurring Physician Certification for End of Life Care (320AB)
Sample- Supplemental Medical Information (330)
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Pediatric Power Wheelchair with Accessories
Sample Letter of Medical Justification for Pediatric Power Wheelchair
Sample Supporting Letter for Medical Justification for Pediatric Power Wheelchair with Accessories
AT Training
Early Intervention Program Activities
Money Follows the Person (MFP)
Interagency Partnership on Assistive Technology (IPAT): TRAID Advisory Board
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getATstuff: Assistive Technology Exchange in New England & New York
2017 Justice Center Code of Conduct
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Contact the Individual and Family Support Unit
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Monthly Report: January 1, 2014 to November 30, 2014
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Reducing the Use of Restraints for People in Care
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Protecting People With Special Needs From the Dangers of Being Left Unattended in Vehicles
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Protecting People With Special Needs from the Dangers of Caregiver Fatigue
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Fact Sheet for Individuals, Self-Advocates, Families & Friends
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Developing A Personal Safety Plan for an Individual Receiving Services
Sample Personal Safety Plan
Developing Staff Personal Action Plans
Sample Staff Personal Action Plans
Reducing the Use of Restraints for People in Care
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Fact Sheet for People in care, Advocates, Families and Friends
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Post Restraint Debriefing with Staff
Self-Assessment for an Abuse Free Environment Tool
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Abuse Prevention Sample Policy
Best Practices to Promote An Abuse Free Environment
Abuse Prevention Sample Policy
Best Practices to Promote An Abuse Free Environment
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Surrogate Decision-Making Committee (SDMC)
Introduction to Surrogate Decision-Making Committee (SDMC)
View SDMC Mock Hearing
SDMC Forms
Forms Needed for Major Medical Treatment
Certification on Capacity for Major Medical Treatment (210)
Certification on Need for Major Medical Treatment (220A)
Declaration for Major Medical Treatment (200)
Supplemental Medical Information (220B)
Sample Forms Needed for Major Medical Treatment
Sample - Declaration for Major Medical Treatment (200)
Sample - Certification on Capacity for Major Medical Treatment (210)
Sample - Certification on Need for Major Medical Treatment (220A)
Sample - Supplemental Medical Information (220B)
Forms Needed for End of Life Care
Declaration for End of Life Care (300)
Certification on Capacity for End of Life Care (310)
Attending Physician and Concurring Physician Certification for End of Life Care (320 AB)
Supplemental Medical Information (330)
Sample Forms Needed for End of Life Care
Sample - Declaration for End of Life Care (300)
Sample - Certification on Capacity for End of Life Care (310)
Sample - Attending and Concurring Physician Certification for End of Life Care (320AB)
Sample- Supplemental Medical Information (330)
Sample MOLST Checklist with 380-A
SDMC Panel Member Handbook
Instructions for Opening an Encrypted Email Message from the Justice Center
Information for Prospective Volunteer Panelists FAQs
Information for Provider Agencies FAQs
Office of Communications
Press Releases
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Office of General Counsel
Criminal Background Check Unit
Office of Incident Reporting and Investigations
Office of Incident Reporting
Report Abuse
Web Intake Incident Form
Mobile Incident Reporting App
Report a Death
Clarification of Reporting and Investigating Deaths
Instructions for Completing a Report of Death Form to the Justice Center
Death Report Form
Office of Investigations
Death Investigations Unit
Training for Investigators
Training Opportunities
Out of State Placements Unit (OSP)
Office of Investigations Assistant Chief Contact Information by Region
Outreach and Education
Adult Home Advocacy
Assistive Technology (TRAID) Program
AT Funding Toolkits
Standing Wheelchairs Funding Request Checklist
Sample Letter of Medical Justification for a Standing Wheelchair
Sample Supporting Letter of Medical Justification for a Standing Wheelchair
Pediatric Power Wheelchair with Accessories
Sample Letter of Medical Justification for Pediatric Power Wheelchair
Sample Supporting Letter for Medical Justification for Pediatric Power Wheelchair with Accessories
AT Training
Early Intervention Program Activities
Money Follows the Person (MFP)
Interagency Partnership on Assistive Technology (IPAT): TRAID Advisory Board
TRAID Center Locations by Region
getATstuff: Assistive Technology Exchange in New England & New York
2017 Justice Center Code of Conduct
Individual and Family Support Unit
Contact the Individual and Family Support Unit
Reporting and Investigations Process Explained
Frequently Asked Questions
Ombudsperson for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities Program
Forensic Oversight Unit
Office of the Special Prosecutor
Prosecutions Unit
Administrative Appeals Unit
Adjudication
Administrative Appeals Process Chart
Frequently Asked Questions
District Attorney Resources
Daily Abuse and Neglect Case Advisory
Monthly Abuse and Neglect Case Outcome Advisory
Instructions for Opening an Encrypted Email Message from the Justice Center
Justice Center DA Notifications Webinar
Prevention and Quality Improvement