Minnesota Department of Human Services Resident Quality of Life Interview 2015

Overview

Purpose
To assess residents' quality of life (Comfort, Privacy, Meaningfull activities)
Respondent
Person with a Disability
Administration Method
Interview
Administration Mode
In-person
Item Count
52
Populations
  • Intellectual and Developmental Disability
  • Mental Health Challenges
  • Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Age Related Disability
  • Physical Disability

Instrument Citation(s)

Instrument Domains

DomainNumber of Items
Choice and Control5
Personal freedoms and dignity of risk5
Choice of services and supports0
Personal choices and goals0
Self-direction0
Community Inclusion5
Meaningful activity3
Social connectedness and relationships2
Employment0
Resources and settings to facilitate inclusion0
Transportation0
Holistic Health and Functioning11
Individual health and functioning11
Health promotion and prevention0
Human and Legal Rights5
Freedom from abuse and neglect1
Optimizing the preservation of legal and human rights1
Privacy3
Informed decision-making0
Supporting individuals in exercising their human and legal rights0
Person-Centered Planning and Coordination6
Assessment6
Coordination0
Person-centered planning0
Service Delivery and Effectiveness1
Person's needs met and goals realized1
Delivery0
Workforce13
Person-centered approach to services13
Adequately compensated with benefits0
Culturally competent0
Demonstrated competencies when appropriate0
Safety of and respect for the worker0
Staff Turnover0
Sufficient workforce numbers dispersion and availability0
Workforce engagement and participation0
Caregiver Support0
Access to resources0
Family caregiver/natural support involvement0
Family caregiver/natural support wellbeing0
Training and skill-building0
Consumer Leadership in System Development0
Evidence of meaningful caregiver involvement0
Evidence of meaningful consumer involvement0
System supports meaningful consumer involvement0
Equity0
Availability0
Equitable access and resource allocation0
Transparency and consistency0
Fluctuation of Need0
Level of Caregiver Well-Being0
System Performance and Accountability0
Data management and use0
Evidence-based practice0
Financing and service delivery structures0