What is the purpose of progress measurements (POMs) in monitoring SDS services?

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What is the purpose of progress measurements (POMs) in monitoring SDS services?

Progress measurements are used to track how well SDS services are helping a participant move toward the goals in their plan and to guide changes in supports as needed. By collecting specific, regular data on what outcomes are being achieved (for example, tasks completed, skills demonstrated, or independence milestones), you can see progress over time, identify what's working, and spot gaps where adjustments are needed. This information supports decisions about adding, removing, or changing supports, intensifying coaching, or shifting goals to stay aligned with the participant’s needs and priorities. It also helps families and providers stay accountable and ensure resources are focused on meaningful outcomes. They aren’t meant to replace annual reviews or to measure staff satisfaction. Those are separate processes. And progress measurements aren’t used to determine eligibility for services; eligibility is about whether someone meets the criteria to receive SDS, whereas POMs focus on ongoing progress toward agreed goals and how to adjust services accordingly.

Progress measurements are used to track how well SDS services are helping a participant move toward the goals in their plan and to guide changes in supports as needed. By collecting specific, regular data on what outcomes are being achieved (for example, tasks completed, skills demonstrated, or independence milestones), you can see progress over time, identify what's working, and spot gaps where adjustments are needed. This information supports decisions about adding, removing, or changing supports, intensifying coaching, or shifting goals to stay aligned with the participant’s needs and priorities. It also helps families and providers stay accountable and ensure resources are focused on meaningful outcomes.

They aren’t meant to replace annual reviews or to measure staff satisfaction. Those are separate processes. And progress measurements aren’t used to determine eligibility for services; eligibility is about whether someone meets the criteria to receive SDS, whereas POMs focus on ongoing progress toward agreed goals and how to adjust services accordingly.

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