What are two things a Direct Care Worker should do before a support planning meeting?

What are two things a Direct Care Worker should do before a support planning meeting?

• A. Review the medical history.
• B. Develop a respectful relationship with the person and help them think about what they want to express at the meeting.
• C. Draft the final plan.
• D. Limit discussion to budget.

Answer: (B)

The key idea is preparing to support the person in a planning meeting by building trust and helping them articulate their goals. When a DCW develops a respectful relationship, the person feels safe to share what matters to them, which helps ensure their voice drives the plan. Encouraging reflection on what they want to express, and helping them think through priorities and preferences, supports self-determination and a person-centered approach. Tasks like reviewing medical history or drafting the final plan go beyond the DCW’s preparatory role and responsibilities. Limiting discussion to budget misses the opportunity to capture the person’s goals, needs, and desired supports.

The key idea is preparing to support the person in a planning meeting by building trust and helping them articulate their goals. When a DCW develops a respectful relationship, the person feels safe to share what matters to them, which helps ensure their voice drives the plan. Encouraging reflection on what they want to express, and helping them think through priorities and preferences, supports self-determination and a person-centered approach. Tasks like reviewing medical history or drafting the final plan go beyond the DCW’s preparatory role and responsibilities. Limiting discussion to budget misses the opportunity to capture the person’s goals, needs, and desired supports.