Want to Start an Adult Day Care Center?
The manual “Developing Adult Day Services in Michigan: What You Need to Know” was developed by the Michigan Adult Day Services Association (MADSA), to respond to the growing number of inquiries received from individuals and organizations interested in starting adult day service centers. Its purpose is to provide those new to the field with basic issues for consideration in developing and operating adult day service centers in Michigan.
The content of the manual contains the following chapter titles:
Developing Adult Day Services in Michigan: What You Need to Know
Chapter I. Getting Started: Understanding the Basics
Adult Day Services: A Brief History
Development of Adult Day Services in Michigan
Social Models
Rehabilitative Models
Health Maintenance Models
Industry Trends
Assessing Community Needs
Chapter II. Choosing a Model of Care
Core Services
Enhanced Services
Intensive Services
Chapter III. Program Services
Essential Services
Supplemental Services
Chapter IV. Staffing an Adult Day Services Center
Staff Positions
Staff to Participant Ratios
Staff Training, Development and Evaluation
Chapter V. Facility Considerations
Location
Design Considerations
Safety and Sanitation Issues
Furniture and Equipment
Chapter VI. Program Operations
Policies and Procedures
Target Population
Initial Screening
Trial Visits
Assessments and Care Plans
Documentation
Emergency Information
Chapter VII. Financial Issues
Typical Budget
Funding Sources
Financial Realities of Adult Day Services
Determining Prices
Funding Opportunities
Chapter VIII. Marketing Adult Day Services
Appendices
Publications of Interest to Adult Day Service Centers
Periodicals
Books
Organizations and Websites of Interest
Other Resources
Area Agencies on Aging in Michigan
MADSA Brochure
MADSA Membership Application
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*PLEASE NOTE: New members of MADSA receive a complimentary copy of this manual.
