What's NewCompliance FrameworkCompliance SupportsWebinar RecordingsAbuse and Neglect Awareness and Prevention ResourcesReportONMinistry CommunicationsLegislation, Regulation and Policy DirectivesAdditional ResourcesContact DS ComplianceSubscription Select TypeCompliance Framework selected='selected'Compliance SupportsWebinar RecordingsAbuse and Neglect Awareness and Prevention ResourcesReportONMinistry CommunicationsLegislation, Regulation and Policy DirectivesAdditional ResourcesContact DS ComplianceSubscription DS Service Agency Compliance Supports DS Indicator ListA plain language list of each QAM requirement that includes: 1. the regulation, 2. the policy intent of that regulation, 3. plain language indicator (what is required?), and 4. a description of the documentation or evidence required for complianceNote that some requirements apply to specific ministry-funded developmental services and supports as follows: HF =Host Family / LifeShare SGLR = Supported Group Living Residences ISR = Intensive Support Residences CP = Community Participation Services and Support ADL = Activities of Daily Living RESP = Caregiver Respite Services and Supports ALL = (All programs listed above and including: Supported Independent Living; Adult Protective Services; Employment Supports) Updated Sept 2021 QAMClearSupplemental tool to provide clarification on specific questions relating to O. Reg. 299/10 Quality Assurance Measures (QAM), made under SIPDDA, associated policy directives, or DS Compliance Inspection Indicator List.Updated April 2025 Compliance Tip SheetSuggested tips to help prepare for a compliance inspection.Updated March 2025. Blank DS Compliance Inspection ReportDuring an inspection, Program Advisors use a DS Compliance Inspection Report to assess compliance. This blank inspection report shows all indicators. Approved list of Training Programs on the prevention and use of physical restraint for Adult DS List of the approved Training Programs on the prevention and use of physical restraints for Adult DS (updated 2016) following the essential curriculum component review from CNSC in 2013. For summary of their findings, please visit CNSC Essential Curriculum Component Review - Final Summary of Findings Assessment of Clean and Safe Conditions in the ResidenceThis document provides a list of possible criteria that Program Advisors could use to assess the clean and safe conditions during an onsite inspection as appropriate. Behavioural Support Plan Reference Guide for Adult Developmental ServicesThis guide provides information to help clarify the requirements on behaviour support plans as outlined in: • QAM, Part III, Behaviour Intervention Strategies, and • Policy Directive 2.0: Support People with Challenging Behaviour Procedure for hot water testingProcedure for a consistent onsite testing method for hot water. Policy directives for service agencies regarding the Host Family ProgramMinimum quality standards that service agencies must follow when providing the host family program. Operational guidelines for the Host Family ProgramGuidance to help service agencies follow the policy directives for the host family program. SOR-RL Link to Serious Occurrence Reporting (SOR) Guidelines and related resources.
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