Needs Assessment of an ICF/MR Facility in Rural Minnesota
Location
CSU Ballroom
Start Date
27-4-2009 10:00 AM
End Date
27-4-2009 12:00 PM
Student's Major
Social Work
Student's College
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Mentor's Name
Christine Black-Hughes
Mentor's Department
Social Work
Mentor's College
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Description
A rural county Department of Human Service agency did a needs assessment on an Intermediate Care Facility for the Mentally Retarded (ICF/MR) in rural Minnesota. The ICF/MR facility director requested a needs assessment to determine the need for the ICF/MR, due to the facility's difficulty in filling an open bed. The assessment was needed in order to find the needs of the consumers at the facility as well as the families and guardians. The high needs of the consumers suggest that the closure of the facility would be difficult on the individuals. Meetings were held with guardians of the consumers who live at the ICF/MR to gather qualitative data on the needs of the individuals, guardians and family members. Findings indicated that the current ICF/MR facility is needed to meet the high needs of the individuals, as well as the wants of the family members and guardians. Results were consistent in pointing out that a closure would be difficult for many involved and that there is need for ICF/MR facility in the rural area.
Needs Assessment of an ICF/MR Facility in Rural Minnesota
CSU Ballroom
A rural county Department of Human Service agency did a needs assessment on an Intermediate Care Facility for the Mentally Retarded (ICF/MR) in rural Minnesota. The ICF/MR facility director requested a needs assessment to determine the need for the ICF/MR, due to the facility's difficulty in filling an open bed. The assessment was needed in order to find the needs of the consumers at the facility as well as the families and guardians. The high needs of the consumers suggest that the closure of the facility would be difficult on the individuals. Meetings were held with guardians of the consumers who live at the ICF/MR to gather qualitative data on the needs of the individuals, guardians and family members. Findings indicated that the current ICF/MR facility is needed to meet the high needs of the individuals, as well as the wants of the family members and guardians. Results were consistent in pointing out that a closure would be difficult for many involved and that there is need for ICF/MR facility in the rural area.
Recommended Citation
Diekmann, Amber. "Needs Assessment of an ICF/MR Facility in Rural Minnesota." Undergraduate Research Symposium, Mankato, MN, April 27, 2009.
https://cornerstone.lib.mnsu.edu/urs/2009/poster-session-A/27
