Common use of COMMUNICATION REGARDING DORS COMSUMERS Clause in Contracts

COMMUNICATION REGARDING DORS COMSUMERS. In order to facilitate a successful outcome for the consumer, it is critical that the DORS counselor and KARINA ASSOCIATION, INC. staff communicate frequently. While written reports are an important, formal means to communicate progress, additional communication should occur on an as-needed basis to supplement formal reporting. Staff of KARINA ASSOCIATION, INC. and staff of DORS are encouraged to communicate often by phone, teleconference, email or informally in person; such communication should be documented in the record. At times a more formal meeting, or “staffing” may be required, as follows: For purposes of this agreement, a staffing is defined as a meeting initiated by DORS, KARINA ASSOCIATION, INC., or the client. A staffing will include the client, the individual requesting the meeting, family or other advocates as appropriate, the DORS counselor, KARINA ASSOCIATION, INC. representative, and/or other supervisory staff. Staffings will be convened at critical times within the provision of services for the following purposes: • Upon the request of the DORS consumer or, as appropriate, the person’s parent, family member, guardian, advocate or authorized representative; • When progress toward goals and objectives identified in the person’s Individualized Plan for Employment is not being achieved in a timely, productive and cost effective manner as reflected in reports of KARINA ASSOCIATION, INC. services; • At other times to address specific issues as requested by DORS or KARINA ASSOCIATION, INC.

COMMUNICATION REGARDING DORS COMSUMERS. In order to facilitate a successful outcome for the consumer, it is critical that the DORS counselor and KARINA ASSOCIATION▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. INC staff communicate frequently. While written reports are an important, formal means to communicate progress, additional communication should occur on an as-needed basis to supplement formal reporting. Staff of KARINA ASSOCIATION▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. INC and staff of DORS are encouraged to communicate often by phone, teleconference, email or informally in person; such communication should be documented in the record. At times a more formal meeting, or “staffing” may be required, as follows: For purposes of this agreement, a staffing is defined as a meeting initiated by DORS, KARINA ASSOCIATION, INC., or the client. A staffing will include the client, the individual requesting the meeting, family or other advocates as appropriate, the DORS counselor, KARINA ASSOCIATION▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. INC representative, and/or other supervisory staff. Staffings will be convened at critical times within the provision of services for the following purposes: • Upon the request of the DORS consumer or, as appropriate, the person’s parent, family member, guardian, advocate or authorized representative; • When progress toward goals and objectives identified in the person’s Individualized Plan for Employment is not being achieved in a timely, productive and cost cost-effective manner as reflected in reports of KARINA ASSOCIATION▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. INC services; • At other times to address specific issues as requested by DORS or KARINA ASSOCIATION▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC.

COMMUNICATION REGARDING DORS COMSUMERS. In order to facilitate a successful outcome for the consumer, it is critical that the DORS counselor and KARINA ASSOCIATIONDOVE POINTE, INC. staff communicate frequently. While written reports are an important, formal means to communicate progress, additional communication should occur on an as-needed basis to supplement formal reporting. Staff of KARINA ASSOCIATIONDOVE POINTE, INC. and staff of DORS are encouraged to communicate often by phone, teleconference, email or informally in person; such communication should be documented in the record. At times a more formal meeting, or “staffing” may be required, as follows: For purposes of this agreement, a staffing is defined as a meeting initiated by DORS, KARINA ASSOCIATIONDOVE POINTE, INC., or the client. A staffing will include the client, the individual requesting the meeting, family or other advocates as appropriate, the DORS counselor, KARINA ASSOCIATIONDOVE POINTE, INC. representative, and/or other supervisory staff. Staffings will be convened at critical times within the provision of services for the following purposes: • Upon the request of the DORS consumer or, as appropriate, the person’s parent, family member, guardian, advocate or authorized representative; • When progress toward goals and objectives identified in the person’s Individualized Plan for Employment is not being achieved in a timely, productive and cost effective manner as reflected in reports of KARINA ASSOCIATIONDOVE POINTE, INC. services; • At other times to address specific issues as requested by DORS or KARINA ASSOCIATIONDOVE POINTE, INC.

COMMUNICATION REGARDING DORS COMSUMERS. In order to facilitate a successful outcome for the consumer, it is critical that the DORS counselor and KARINA ASSOCIATIONSTARFLIGHT ENTERPRISES, INC. staff communicate frequently. While written reports are an important, formal means to communicate progress, additional communication should occur on an as-needed basis to supplement formal reporting. Staff of KARINA ASSOCIATIONSTARFLIGHT ENTERPRISES, INC. and staff of DORS are encouraged to communicate often by phone, teleconference, email or informally in person; such communication should be documented in the record. At times a more formal meeting, or “staffing” may be required, as follows: For purposes of this agreement, a staffing is defined as a meeting initiated by DORS, KARINA ASSOCIATIONSTARFLIGHT ENTERPRISES, INC., or the client. A staffing will include the client, the individual requesting the meeting, family or other advocates as appropriate, the DORS counselor, KARINA ASSOCIATIONSTARFLIGHT ENTERPRISES, INC. representative, and/or other supervisory staff. Staffings will be convened at critical times within the provision of services for the following purposes: • Upon the request of the DORS consumer or, as appropriate, the person’s parent, family member, guardian, advocate or authorized representative; • When progress toward goals and objectives identified in the person’s Individualized Plan for Employment is not being achieved in a timely, productive and cost effective manner as reflected in reports of KARINA ASSOCIATIONSTARFLIGHT ENTERPRISES, INC. services; • At other times to address specific issues as requested by DORS or KARINA ASSOCIATIONSTARFLIGHT ENTERPRISES, INC.

COMMUNICATION REGARDING DORS COMSUMERS. In order to facilitate a successful outcome for the consumer, it is critical that the DORS counselor and KARINA ASSOCIATION, INC. JEWISH SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCY staff communicate frequently. While written reports are an important, formal means to communicate progress, additional communication should occur on an as-needed basis to supplement formal reporting. Staff of KARINA ASSOCIATION, INC. JEWISH SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCY and staff of DORS are encouraged to communicate often by phone, teleconference, email or informally in person; such communication should be documented in the record. At times a more formal meeting, or “staffing” may be required, as follows: For purposes of this agreement, a staffing is defined as a meeting initiated by DORS, KARINA ASSOCIATION, INC.JEWISH SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCY, or the client. A staffing will include the client, the individual requesting the meeting, family family, or other advocates as appropriate, the DORS counselor, KARINA ASSOCIATION, INC. JEWISH SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCY representative, and/or other supervisory staff. Staffings Staffing’s will be convened at critical times within the provision of services for the following purposes: • Upon the request of the DORS consumer or, as appropriate, the person’s parent, family member, guardian, advocate or authorized representative; • When progress toward goals and objectives identified in the person’s Individualized Plan for Employment is not being achieved in a timely, productive productive, and cost cost-effective manner as reflected in reports of KARINA ASSOCIATION, INC. JEWISH SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCY services; • At other times to address specific issues as requested by DORS or KARINA ASSOCIATION, INCJEWISH SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCY.

COMMUNICATION REGARDING DORS COMSUMERS. In order to facilitate a successful outcome for the consumer, it is critical that the DORS counselor and KARINA ASSOCIATION, INC. JEWISH SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCY staff communicate frequently. While written reports are an important, formal means to communicate progress, additional communication should occur on an as-needed basis to supplement formal reporting. Staff of KARINA ASSOCIATION, INC. JEWISH SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCY and staff of DORS are encouraged to communicate often by phone, teleconference, email or informally in person; such communication should be documented in the record. At times a more formal meeting, or “staffing” may be required, as follows: For purposes of this agreement, a staffing is defined as a meeting initiated by DORS, KARINA ASSOCIATION, INC.JEWISH SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCY, or the client. A staffing will include the client, the individual requesting the meeting, family family, or other advocates as appropriate, the DORS counselor, KARINA ASSOCIATION, INC. JEWISH SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCY representative, and/or other supervisory staff. Staffings will be convened at critical times within the provision of services for the following purposes: • Upon the request of the DORS consumer or, as appropriate, the person’s parent, family member, guardian, advocate or authorized representative; • When progress toward goals and objectives identified in the person’s Individualized Plan for Employment is not being achieved in a timely, productive productive, and cost cost-effective manner as reflected in reports of KARINA ASSOCIATION, INCJEWISH SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCY services. services; • At other times to address specific issues as requested by DORS or KARINA ASSOCIATION, INCJEWISH SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCY.

COMMUNICATION REGARDING DORS COMSUMERS. In order to facilitate a successful outcome for the consumer, it is critical that the DORS counselor and KARINA ASSOCIATION, INC. COMMUNITY OPTIONS INC staff communicate frequently. While written reports are an important, formal means to communicate progress, additional communication should occur on an as-needed basis to supplement formal reporting. Staff of KARINA ASSOCIATION, INC. COMMUNITY OPTIONS INC and staff of DORS are encouraged to communicate often by phone, teleconference, email or informally in person; such communication should be documented in the record. At times a more formal meeting, or “staffing” may be required, as follows: For purposes of this agreement, a staffing is defined as a meeting initiated by DORS, KARINA ASSOCIATION, COMMUNITY OPTIONS INC., or the client. A staffing will include the client, the individual requesting the meeting, family or other advocates as appropriate, the DORS counselor, KARINA ASSOCIATION, INC. COMMUNITY OPTIONS INC representative, and/or other supervisory staff. Staffings will be convened at critical times within the provision of services for the following purposes: • Upon the request of the DORS consumer or, as appropriate, the person’s parent, family member, guardian, advocate or authorized representative; • When progress toward goals and objectives identified in the person’s Individualized Plan for Employment is not being achieved in a timely, productive and cost effective manner as reflected in reports of KARINA ASSOCIATION, INC. COMMUNITY OPTIONS INC services; • At other times to address specific issues as requested by DORS or KARINA ASSOCIATION, COMMUNITY OPTIONS INC.

COMMUNICATION REGARDING DORS COMSUMERS. In order to facilitate a successful outcome for the consumer, it is critical that the DORS counselor and KARINA ASSOCIATIONFRIENDS AWARE, INC. INC staff communicate frequently. While written reports are an important, formal means to communicate progress, additional communication should occur on an as-needed basis to supplement formal reporting. Staff of KARINA ASSOCIATIONFRIENDS AWARE, INC. INC and staff of DORS are encouraged to communicate often by phone, teleconference, email or informally in person; such communication should be documented in the record. At times a more formal meeting, or “staffing” may be required, as follows: For purposes of this agreement, a staffing is defined as a meeting initiated by DORS, KARINA ASSOCIATIONFRIENDS AWARE, INC., or the client. A staffing will include the client, the individual requesting the meeting, family or other advocates as appropriate, the DORS counselor, KARINA ASSOCIATIONFRIENDS AWARE, INC. INC representative, and/or other supervisory staff. Staffings will be convened at critical times within the provision of services for the following purposes: • Upon the request of the DORS consumer or, as appropriate, the person’s parent, family member, guardian, advocate or authorized representative; • When progress toward goals and objectives identified in the person’s Individualized Plan for Employment is not being achieved in a timely, productive and cost effective manner as reflected in reports of KARINA ASSOCIATIONFRIENDS AWARE, INC. INC services; • At other times to address specific issues as requested by DORS or KARINA ASSOCIATIONFRIENDS AWARE, INC.

COMMUNICATION REGARDING DORS COMSUMERS. In order to facilitate a successful outcome for the consumer, it is critical that the DORS counselor and KARINA ASSOCIATIONCHESAPEAKE CENTER, INC. staff communicate frequently. While written reports are an important, formal means to communicate progress, additional communication should occur on an as-needed basis to supplement formal reporting. Staff of KARINA ASSOCIATIONCHESAPEAKE CENTER, INC. and staff of DORS are encouraged to communicate often by phone, teleconference, email or informally in person; such communication should be documented in the record. At times a more formal meeting, or “staffing” may be required, as follows: For purposes of this agreement, a staffing is defined as a meeting initiated by DORS, KARINA ASSOCIATIONCHESAPEAKE CENTER, INC., or the client. A staffing will include the client, the individual requesting the meeting, family or other advocates as appropriate, the DORS counselor, KARINA ASSOCIATIONCHESAPEAKE CENTER, INC. representative, and/or other supervisory staff. Staffings will be convened at critical times within the provision of services for the following purposes: • Upon the request of the DORS consumer or, as appropriate, the person’s parent, family member, guardian, advocate or authorized representative; • When progress toward goals and objectives identified in the person’s Individualized Plan for Employment is not being achieved in a timely, productive and cost effective manner as reflected in reports of KARINA ASSOCIATIONCHESAPEAKE CENTER, INC. services; • At other times to address specific issues as requested by DORS or KARINA ASSOCIATIONCHESAPEAKE CENTER, INC.

COMMUNICATION REGARDING DORS COMSUMERS. In order to facilitate a successful outcome for the consumer, it is critical that the DORS counselor and KARINA ASSOCIATION▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ CENTER, INC. staff communicate frequently. While written reports are an important, formal means to communicate progress, additional communication should occur on an as-needed basis to supplement formal reporting. Staff of KARINA ASSOCIATION▇▇▇▇▇ KEY CENTER, INC. and staff of DORS are encouraged to communicate often by phone, teleconference, email or informally in person; such communication should be documented in the record. At times a more formal meeting, or “staffing” may be required, as follows: For purposes of this agreement, a staffing is defined as a meeting initiated by DORS▇▇▇▇, KARINA ASSOCIATION▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ CENTER, INC., or the client. A staffing will include the client, the individual requesting the meeting, family family, or other advocates as appropriate, the DORS counselor, KARINA ASSOCIATION▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ CENTER, INC. representative, and/or other supervisory staff. Staffings will be convened at critical times within the provision of services for the following purposes: • Upon the request of the DORS consumer or, as appropriate, the person’s parent, family member, guardian, advocate or authorized representative; • When progress toward goals and objectives identified in the person’s Individualized Plan for Employment is not being achieved in a timely, productive productive, and cost cost-effective manner as reflected in reports of KARINA ASSOCIATION▇▇▇▇▇ KEY CENTER, INC. services; • At other times to address specific issues as requested by DORS or KARINA ASSOCIATION▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ CENTER, INC.

COMMUNICATION REGARDING DORS COMSUMERS. In order to facilitate a successful outcome for the consumer, it is critical that the DORS counselor and KARINA ASSOCIATION, INC. THE ARC ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ COUNTY staff communicate frequently. While written reports are an important, formal means to communicate progress, additional communication should occur on an as-needed basis to supplement formal reporting. Staff of KARINA ASSOCIATION, INC. THE ARC ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ COUNTY and staff of DORS are encouraged to communicate often by phone, teleconference, email or informally in person; such communication should be documented in the record. At times a more formal meeting, or “staffing” may be required, as follows: For purposes of this agreement, a staffing is defined as a meeting initiated by DORS, KARINA ASSOCIATION, INC.THE ARC ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ COUNTY, or the client. A staffing will include the client, the individual requesting the meeting, family or other advocates as appropriate, the DORS counselor, KARINA ASSOCIATION, INC. THE ARC ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ COUNTY representative, and/or other supervisory staff. Staffings will be convened at critical times within the provision of services for the following purposes: • Upon the request of the DORS consumer or, as appropriate, the person’s parent, family member, guardian, advocate or authorized representative; • When progress toward goals and objectives identified in the person’s Individualized Plan for Employment is not being achieved in a timely, productive and cost effective manner as reflected in reports of KARINA ASSOCIATION, INC. THE ARC ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ COUNTY services; • At other times to address specific issues as requested by DORS or KARINA ASSOCIATION, INCTHE ARC ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ COUNTY.

COMMUNICATION REGARDING DORS COMSUMERS. In order to facilitate a successful outcome for the consumer, it is critical that the DORS counselor and KARINA ASSOCIATIONDOVE POINTE, INC. staff communicate frequently. While written reports are an important, formal means to communicate progress, additional communication should occur on an as-needed basis to supplement formal reporting. Staff of KARINA ASSOCIATIONDOVE POINTE, INC. and staff of DORS are encouraged to communicate often by phone, teleconference, email or informally in person; such communication should be documented in the record. At times times, a more formal meeting, or “staffing” may be required, as follows: For purposes of this agreement, a staffing is defined as a meeting initiated by DORS, KARINA ASSOCIATIONDOVE POINTE, INC., or the client. A staffing will include the client, the individual requesting the meeting, family family, or other advocates as appropriate, the DORS counselor, KARINA ASSOCIATIONDOVE POINTE, INC. representative, and/or other supervisory staff. Staffings Staffing will be convened at critical times within the provision of services for the following purposes: • Upon the request of the DORS consumer or, as appropriate, the person’s parent, family member, guardian, advocate advocate, or authorized representative; • When progress toward goals and objectives identified in the person’s Individualized Plan for Employment is not being achieved in a timely, productive productive, and cost cost-effective manner as reflected in reports of KARINA ASSOCIATIONDOVE POINTE, INC. services; • At other times to address specific issues as requested by DORS or KARINA ASSOCIATIONDOVE POINTE, INC.

COMMUNICATION REGARDING DORS COMSUMERS. In order to facilitate a successful outcome for the consumer, it is critical that the DORS counselor and KARINA ASSOCIATIONCREATIVE OPTIONS, INC. staff communicate frequently. While written reports are an important, formal means to communicate progress, additional communication should occur on an as-needed basis to supplement formal reporting. Staff of KARINA ASSOCIATIONCREATIVE OPTIONS, INC. and staff of DORS are encouraged to communicate often by phone, teleconference, email or informally in person; such communication should be documented in the record. At times a more formal meeting, or “staffing” may be required, as follows: For purposes of this agreement, a staffing is defined as a meeting initiated by DORS, KARINA ASSOCIATIONCREATIVE OPTIONS, INC.. , or the client. A staffing will include the client, the individual requesting the meeting, family or other advocates as appropriate, the DORS counselor, KARINA ASSOCIATIONCREATIVE OPTIONS, INC. representative, and/or other supervisory staff. Staffings will be convened at critical times within the provision of services for the following purposes: • Upon the request of the DORS consumer or, as appropriate, the person’s parent, family member, guardian, advocate or authorized representative; • When progress toward goals and objectives identified in the person’s Individualized Plan for Employment is not being achieved in a timely, productive and cost effective manner as reflected in reports of KARINA ASSOCIATIONCREATIVE OPTIONS, INC. services; • At other times to address specific issues as requested by DORS or KARINA ASSOCIATIONCREATIVE OPTIONS, INC.

COMMUNICATION REGARDING DORS COMSUMERS. In order to facilitate a successful outcome for the consumer, it is critical that the DORS counselor and KARINA ASSOCIATION, INC. UNIFIED COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS staff communicate frequently. While written reports are an important, formal means to communicate progress, additional communication should occur on an as-needed basis to supplement formal reporting. Staff of KARINA ASSOCIATION, INC. UNIFIED COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS and staff of DORS are encouraged to communicate often by phone, teleconference, email or informally in person; such communication should be documented in the record. At times a more formal meeting, or “staffing” may be required, as follows: For purposes of this agreement, a staffing is defined as a meeting initiated by DORS, KARINA ASSOCIATION, INC., or the client. A staffing will include the client, the individual requesting the meeting, family or other advocates as appropriate, the DORS counselor, KARINA ASSOCIATION, INC. UNIFIED COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS representative, and/or other supervisory staff. Staffings will be convened at critical times within the provision of services for the following purposes: • Upon the request of the DORS consumer or, as appropriate, the person’s parent, family member, guardian, advocate or authorized representative; • When progress toward goals and objectives identified in the person’s Individualized Plan for Employment is not being achieved in a timely, productive and cost effective manner as reflected in reports of KARINA ASSOCIATION, INC. UNIFIED COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS services; • At other times to address specific issues as requested by DORS or KARINA ASSOCIATION, INCUNIFIED COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS.

COMMUNICATION REGARDING DORS COMSUMERS. In order to facilitate a successful outcome for the consumer, it is critical that the DORS counselor and KARINA ASSOCIATIONHEALTHY LIVES, INC. LLC staff communicate frequently. While written reports are an important, formal means to communicate progress, additional communication should occur on an as-needed basis to supplement formal reporting. Staff of KARINA ASSOCIATIONHEALTHY LIVES, INC. LLC and staff of DORS are encouraged to communicate often by phone, teleconference, email or informally in person; such communication should be documented in the record. At times a more formal meeting, or “staffing” may be required, as follows: For purposes of this agreement, a staffing is defined as a meeting initiated by DORS, KARINA ASSOCIATIONHEALTHY LIVES, INC.LLC, or the client. A staffing will include the client, the individual requesting the meeting, family or other advocates as appropriate, the DORS counselor, KARINA ASSOCIATIONHEALTHY LIVES, INC. LLC representative, and/or other supervisory staff. Staffings will be convened at critical times within the provision of services for the following purposes: • Upon the request of the DORS consumer or, as appropriate, the person’s parent, family member, guardian, advocate or authorized representative; • When progress toward goals and objectives identified in the person’s Individualized Plan for Employment is not being achieved in a timely, productive and cost effective manner as reflected in reports of KARINA ASSOCIATIONHEALTHY LIVES, INC. LLC services; • At other times to address specific issues as requested by DORS or KARINA ASSOCIATIONHEALTHY LIVES, INC.LLC

COMMUNICATION REGARDING DORS COMSUMERS. In order to facilitate a successful outcome for the consumer, it is critical that the DORS counselor and KARINA ASSOCIATION, INC. THE ARC ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ COUNTY staff communicate frequently. While written reports are an important, formal means to communicate progress, additional communication should occur on an as-needed basis to supplement formal reporting. Staff of KARINA ASSOCIATION, INC. THE ARC ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ COUNTY and staff of DORS are encouraged to communicate often by phone, teleconference, email or informally in person; such communication should be documented in the record. At times a more formal meeting, or “staffing” may be required, as follows: For purposes of this agreement, a staffing is defined as a meeting initiated by DORS, KARINA ASSOCIATION, INC.THE ARC ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ COUNTY, or the client. A staffing will include the client, the individual requesting the meeting, family or other advocates as appropriate, the DORS counselor, KARINA ASSOCIATION, INC. THE ARC ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ COUNTY representative, and/or other supervisory staff. Staffings will be convened at critical times within the provision of services for the following purposes: • Upon the request of the DORS consumer or, as appropriate, the person’s parent, family member, guardian, advocate or authorized representative; • When progress toward goals and objectives identified in the person’s Individualized Plan for Employment is not being achieved in a timely, productive and cost effective manner as reflected in reports of KARINA ASSOCIATION, INC. THE ARC ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ COUNTY services; • At other times to address specific issues as requested by DORS or KARINA ASSOCIATION, INC.THE ARC ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ COUNTY

COMMUNICATION REGARDING DORS COMSUMERS. In order to facilitate a successful outcome for the consumer, it is critical that the DORS counselor and KARINA ASSOCIATION, INC. BEST BUDDIES MARYLAND staff communicate frequently. While written reports are an important, formal means to communicate progress, additional communication should occur on an as-needed basis to supplement formal reporting. Staff of KARINA ASSOCIATION, INC. BEST BUDDIES MARYLAND and staff of DORS are encouraged to communicate often by phone, teleconference, email or informally in person; such communication should be documented in the record. At times a more formal meeting, or “staffing” may be required, as follows: For purposes of this agreement, a staffing is defined as a meeting initiated by DORS, KARINA ASSOCIATION, INC.BEST BUDDIES MARYLAND, or the client. A staffing will include the client, the individual requesting the meeting, family or other advocates as appropriate, the DORS counselor, KARINA ASSOCIATION, INC. BEST BUDDIES MARYLAND representative, and/or other supervisory staff. Staffings will be convened at critical times within the provision of services for the following purposes: • Upon the request of the DORS consumer or, as appropriate, the person’s parent, family member, guardian, advocate or authorized representative; • When progress toward goals and objectives identified in the person’s Individualized Plan for Employment is not being achieved in a timely, productive and cost effective manner as reflected in reports of KARINA ASSOCIATION, INC. BEST BUDDIES MARYLAND services; • At other times to address specific issues as requested by DORS or KARINA ASSOCIATION, INCBEST BUDDIES MARYLAND.

COMMUNICATION REGARDING DORS COMSUMERS. In order to facilitate a successful outcome for the consumer, it is critical that the DORS counselor and KARINA ASSOCIATION, INC. THE ARC OF ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ COUNTY staff communicate frequently. While written reports are an important, formal means to communicate progress, additional communication should occur on an as-needed basis to supplement formal reporting. Staff of KARINA ASSOCIATION, INC. THE ARC OF ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ COUNTY and staff of DORS are encouraged to communicate often by phone, teleconference, email or informally in person; such communication should be documented in the record. At times a more formal meeting, or “staffing” may be required, as follows: For purposes of this agreement, a staffing is defined as a meeting initiated by DORS, KARINA ASSOCIATION, INC.THE ARC OF ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ COUNTY, or the client. A staffing will include the client, the individual requesting the meeting, family or other advocates as appropriate, the DORS counselor, KARINA ASSOCIATION, INC. THE ARC OF ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ COUNTY representative, and/or other supervisory staff. Staffings will be convened at critical times within the provision of services for the following purposes: • Upon the request of the DORS consumer or, as appropriate, the person’s parent, family member, guardian, advocate or authorized representative; • When progress toward goals and objectives identified in the person’s Individualized Plan for Employment is not being achieved in a timely, productive and cost effective manner as reflected in reports of KARINA ASSOCIATION, INC. THE ARC OF ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ COUNTY services; • At other times to address specific issues as requested by DORS or KARINA ASSOCIATION, INC.THE ARC OF ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ COUNTY

COMMUNICATION REGARDING DORS COMSUMERS. In order to facilitate a successful outcome for the consumer, it is critical that the DORS counselor and KARINA ASSOCIATIONHEALTHY LIVES, INC. LLC staff communicate frequently. While written reports are an important, formal means to communicate progress, additional communication should occur on an as-needed basis to supplement formal reporting. Staff of KARINA ASSOCIATIONHEALTHY LIVES, INC. LLC and staff of DORS are encouraged to communicate often by phone, teleconference, email or informally in person; such communication should be documented in the record. At times a more formal meeting, or “staffing” may be required, as follows: For purposes of this agreement, a staffing is defined as a meeting initiated by DORS, KARINA ASSOCIATIONHEALTHY LIVES, INC.LLC, or the client. A staffing will include the client, the individual requesting the meeting, family family, or other advocates as appropriate, the DORS counselor, KARINA ASSOCIATIONHEALTHY LIVES, INC. LLC representative, and/or other supervisory staff. Staffings will be convened at critical times within the provision of services for the following purposes: • Upon the request of the DORS consumer or, as appropriate, the person’s parent, family member, guardian, advocate advocate, or authorized representative; • When progress toward goals and objectives identified in the person’s Individualized Plan for Employment is not being achieved in a timely, productive productive, and cost cost-effective manner as reflected in reports of KARINA ASSOCIATIONHEALTHY LIVES, INC. LLC services; • At other times to address specific issues as requested by DORS or KARINA ASSOCIATIONHEALTHY LIVES, INCLLC.