What Criteria Are Used To Establish Priorities For Recommended Services?
The panel uses the following criteria set by the NY State Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities: Priority I: Abusive or neglectful situation constituting imminent risk of harm, Presents an imminent danger to self or others, Homeless Priority II: Aging or failing health of caregiver/no alternate available, significant risk of neglect or abuse; Medical/physical condition requires care not available in present situation, Presents an increasing risk to self or others Priority III: Current need but there is no danger to the health or well being of consumer or caregiver; the living situation is stable.
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