HCBS Waiver and Alternative Care Provider Training 101

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Service-centered vs. person-centered

As discussed in Module 1, there have been many changes in the services and supports available to individuals. In earlier years, the service-centered institutional model was the standard practice. The provider decided the services as well as the when, where, and who would provide them. The current method is a person-centered approach that uses home and community-based services. This change is a huge shift in the direction and approach for delivering services.

Person-centered practices

Minnesota is moving toward person-centered practices in all areas of service delivery. As a state, Minnesota strives to make sure everyone who receives long-term services and supports and mental health services can live, learn, work and enjoy life in the most integrated setting. The goal is for people to lead lives that are meaningful to them. To do this, we must have a person-centered support system that helps people:

Minnesota's support system

Our support system must reflect that we understand, respect and honor the things each person thinks are important.

Person-centered practices are essential to this effort. Person-centered practices are flexible and adaptable. They encourage informed choice and creativity. We use person-centered practices because they increase a person’s quality of life.

For more information on DHS person-centered practices go to the DHS Person-Centered Practices website.

Service Centered

photo of older state institutional building

Person Centered

photo of a pile of people's hands stacked