Article 9 Overview and Compliance
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What is Article 9?

A requirement of the Arizona Administrative Code that supports a law related to the rights of the people we support.

Who needs to follow Article 9? (Select all that apply)

  • Therapists funded by DDD (correct)
  • Schools
  • HCBS Providers (correct)
  • Doctors

Who is not required to follow Article 9? (Select all that apply)

  • Developmental Home Providers
  • Group home providers
  • Police (correct)
  • Families (not paid by DDD) (correct)

What does Positive Behavior Support focus on?

<p>Supporting others in their behavior change process with compassion and understanding.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the rights of individuals with developmental disabilities?

<p>Protection from abuse, educational services, equal employment, personal property rights, and the right to withdraw from services.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Active Listening?

<p>A technique ensuring communication is understood and treated seriously.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Applied Behavior Analysis?

<p>A group of techniques to analyze behavior effectively.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Chaining?

<p>A technique that breaks tasks into smaller steps, prompting the next step.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are Cues/Prompts?

<p>Signals to engage in behavior provided by the environment or support givers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Differential Reinforcement?

<p>Planned reinforcement of specific desirable behaviors while not reinforcing other behaviors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Environmental Manipulation?

<p>Creating environments to increase the likelihood of success.</p> Signup and view all the answers

When does an individual need a behavior plan?

<p>When displaying inappropriate behavior that interferes with learning or poses risks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What defines the use of behavior modifying medications?

<p>Medications prescribed by a physician for behavior management.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are sanctions related to non-compliance?

<p>Consequences may include suspension or revocation of licenses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Article 9 Purpose

Arizona Administrative Code protecting the rights of people with developmental disabilities.

HCBS Provider Compliance

HCBS, day programs, and group homes must follow Article 9.

Individual Rights (Article 9)

Protection, education, employment, property, humane living, support plans, and minimal medication/restrictions are part of the rights.

Positive Behavior Support

Understanding reasons for difficult behaviors and using support to change behaviors

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Consent and Decision Making (Article 9)

Voluntary consent, without coercion and with permissible assistance from others to make choices .

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Active Listening

Communicating effectively to ensure understanding and acknowledging during support.

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Differential Reinforcement

Encouraging positive behaviors while discouraging negative ones.

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Alternative Behavior Plans

Detailed plans when inappropriate behavior persists. Should cover behavior, data, environment, alternative outcomes, and teaching strategies.

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Green Light Techniques

Techniques that promote positive behaviors like active listening, differential reinforcement, chaining, modeling, shaping, and token economies.

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Yellow Light Techniques

Strategies that involve some restrictions/force, like protective devices or medication. Used carefully and appropriately.

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Red Light Techniques

Use of seclusion, physical restraints, or punitive medications. To be avoided whenever possible.

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Monitoring and Sanctions

Tracking behavior plans, staff training, and data collection. Non-compliance can lead to licensing issues.

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Exemptions from Article 9

Police, schools, doctors, and unpaid family members are not obligated to follow Article 9.

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Study Notes

Article 9 Overview

  • Establishes requirements within the Arizona Administrative Code aimed at protecting the rights of individuals with developmental disabilities.
  • Underpins methods and teaching techniques for HCBS providers and others involved in supporting these individuals.

Compliance and Applicability

  • Article 9 must be adhered to by HCBS providers, day program providers, and group home providers.
  • Therapists funded by DDD, developmental home providers, and intermediate care facilities also have to comply.
  • Police, schools, doctors, and unpaid family members are not bound by Article 9.

Individual Rights Under Article 9

  • Individuals have rights to protection against abuse and access to educational, employment, and property rights.
  • Rights include the ability to own property, marry, petition, and receive humane living conditions.
  • Right to a personalized support plan and to be free from unnecessary medications and excessive restrictions.

Positive Behavior Support

  • Focus on compassion and understanding of the reasons behind difficult behaviors.
  • Aims to facilitate behavioral changes through supportive methods rather than punitive actions.
  • Individuals must be fully informed and give voluntary consent without coercion.
  • Assistance for making informed choices is permissible from significant others, as long as it remains coercion-free.

Green Light Techniques

  • Techniques designed to promote positive behaviors, with methods including:
    • Active Listening: Communicative engagement methods ensuring understanding and acknowledgment.
    • Differential Reinforcement: Ensuring positive behaviors are encouraged while discouraging negative ones.
    • Chaining: Breaking tasks into smaller steps that cue subsequent actions.
    • Modeling: Demonstrating desired behaviors for individuals to imitate.
    • Shaping: Gradual reinforcement of behavior that approaches the desired target.
    • Token Economies: Reward systems that allow individuals to earn symbols for good behavior, exchangeable for larger rewards.

Alternative Behavior Plans

  • Necessary when a person exhibits continuous inappropriate behavior that disrupts learning or poses risks.
  • Should include detailed descriptions of behaviors, baseline data, and environmental considerations.
  • Plans must list alternative outcomes and strategies for teaching these behaviors, including reinforcement schedules and training personnel.

Yellow and Red Light Techniques

  • Yellow Light Techniques: Involve strategies that involve some restrictions or force, such as protective devices or behavior-modifying medications.
  • Red Light Techniques: Utilization of seclusion, physical restraints, or punitive medications that infringe upon individual rights and should be avoided.

Monitoring and Sanctions

  • Behavior plans must be monitored to ensure appropriate implementation, staff training, and data collection.
  • Non-compliance with Article 9 can result in licensing repercussions and administrative actions against providers.

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This quiz covers the key elements of Article 9 from the Arizona Administrative Code, focusing on the rights of individuals with developmental disabilities. It provides an overview of compliance requirements for various providers as well as the rights granted to individuals under this legislation.

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