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At Mercy Care Providers, we strive to provide meaningful in-home care to all our clients by clearly defining our individually tailored care plan to meet the patient’s needs 24/7. Our Registered Nurses create a step by step care plan of different activities to meet the patient’s needs during each work shift. Our staff are trained to clearly communicate with our clients and their families about everything we do. This helps create the much-desired positive mood necessary for patient care.
We strive to provide the best care possible by personalizing our patient’s care. We achieve this very unique goal by continuously monitoring our clients and ensuring ongoing communication. All of our home care services are designed to be provided to our clients wherever they reside and require our assistance. It could be a private residence, rehabilitation center, an assisted living facility, senior apartment complex, nursing home, or even an independent living setting.
The Department on Disability Services is committed to providing high-quality services that enable people with disabilities to lead meaningful and productive lives as vital members of their communities.
The Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) implemented My Life, My Way to give residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) more control and flexibility over the services and supports they may receive while living in their natural homes.
Participants in this self-directed initiative are the employers of their staff or Participant-Directed Workers (PDW). They or their designee hire, train, and evaluate the employees who will help them live life their way. If a PDW is not meeting their needs, a new PDW can be selected.
Who can Participate? Residents with IDD who are 18 years of age are eligible for My Life, My Way. Participants must: live in their natural home, be eligible to receive Medicaid, and be enrolled in the Individual and Family Support (IFS) waiver.
Role of DDA: The DDA is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all services and supports provided to qualified persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the District of Columbia.
The District of Columbia’s Department of Disability Services (DDS) offers several key services and initiatives that benefit consumers. Here are the main points summarized from their website:
These services and initiatives reflect DDS’s commitment to empowering individuals with disabilities through self-directed, inclusive, and integrated approaches.
As a home care agency certified to use DDS services in Washington DC, these aspects can significantly benefit the consumers we serve by promoting their independence, self-determination, and integration into the workforce.
As one of the area’s leading in-home nursing care providers, we offer the very best compassionate care for people of all ages. It is our goal to improve the physical, emotional and spiritual wellness of our clients and that is exactly what we do every day.
At Mercy Care Providers, we strive to provide meaningful in-home care to all our clients by clearly defining our individually tailored care plan to meet the patient’s needs 24/7.
For more information the Department on Disability Services provides this brochure for download.
Funding and Reimbursement: The HCBS waiver program is jointly funded by federal and local dollars. The federal government reimburses the District of Columbia 70 cents for every dollar spent on qualifying services and supports for people enrolled in the HCBS waiver program.
Federal Requirements: The District of Columbia must adhere to several federal requirements to participate in the HCBS waiver program. These include:
Services Offered: The HCBS waiver program provides a variety of services and supports designed to meet each person’s needs, including respite care. These services are provided by agencies approved by DDS/DDA and DHCF.
Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible for the HCBS waiver program, a person must:
We start a client relationship by providing a free consultation where together we can explore your individual needs and offer the most helpful and appropriate care plan.
