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        • Sample Forms Needed for Major Medical Treatment
          • Sample - (200) Declaration for Major Medical Treatment
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          • (300) Declaration for End of Life Care
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          • (320-AB) Attending Physician and Concurring Physician Certification for End of Life Care
          • (330) Related Medical Information for End of Life Care
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          • Sample - (300) Declaration for End of Life Care
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          • Sample - (320-AB) Attending and Concurring Physician Certification for End of Life Care
          • Sample - (330) Related Medical Information for End of Life Care
        • Sample - (380-A) MOLST Checklist
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        • 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
        • Early Intervention Program Activities
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  • Monthly Report: January 1, 2014 to November 30, 2014
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      • Professional Boundaries for the Protection of People with Special Needs
        • Could This Happen in Your Program? Case Studies on Professional Boundaries
        • Guidance for Developing a Professional Boundary Policy 2018
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        • Protecting Professional Boundaries Fact Sheet for People Receiving Services, Advocates, Families and Friends
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        • Professional Boundaries for the Protection of People with Special Needs Fact Sheet for Staff
      • Protecting People With Special Needs From the Dangers of Being Left Unattended in Vehicles
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        • Checklist for Individuals, Self-Advocates, Advocates, Families & Friends
        • Developing A Personal Safety Plan for an Individual Receiving Services
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      • Self-Assessment Tool - State Education Department
      • Abuse Prevention Sample Policy
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Agency Directory

  • Surrogate Decision-Making Committee (SDMC)
    • Introduction to Surrogate Decision-Making Committee (SDMC)
    • View SDMC Mock Hearing
    • SDMC Forms
      • Forms Needed for Major Medical Treatment
        • (200) Declaration for Major Medical Treatment
        • (210) Certification on Capacity for Major Medical Treatment
        • (220-A) Certification on Need for Major Medical Treatment
        • (220-B) Related Medical Information
      • Sample Forms Needed for Major Medical Treatment
        • Sample - (200) Declaration for Major Medical Treatment
        • Sample - (210) Certification on Capacity for Major Medical Treatment
        • Sample - (220-A) Certification on Need for Major Medical Treatment
        • Sample - (220-B) Related Medical Information
      • Forms Needed for End of Life Care
        • (300) Declaration for End of Life Care
        • (310) Certification on Capacity for End of Life Care
        • (320-AB) Attending Physician and Concurring Physician Certification for End of Life Care
        • (330) Related Medical Information for End of Life Care
      • Sample Forms Needed for End of Life Care
        • Sample - (300) Declaration for End of Life Care
        • Sample - (310) Certification on Capacity for End of Life Care
        • Sample - (320-AB) Attending and Concurring Physician Certification for End of Life Care
        • Sample - (330) Related Medical Information for End of Life Care
      • Sample - (380-A) MOLST Checklist
    • SDMC Panel Member Handbook
    • Instructions for Opening an Encrypted Email Message from the Justice Center
    • Information for Provider Agencies FAQs
  • Office of Communications
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  • Office of General Counsel
    • Criminal Background Check Unit
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    • 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
      • Early Intervention Program Activities
      • Money Follows the Person (MFP)
      • Interagency Partnership on Assistive Technology (IPAT): TRAID Advisory Board
      • TRAID Center Locations by Region
    • 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

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