Other News, Information, and Resources (Washington Update, January 9, 2019)

New National Center on Advancing Person-Centered Practices and Systems
The Administration for Community Living and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services recently announced the launch of the National Center on Advancing Person-Centered Practices and Systems (NCAPPS). The goal of NCAPPS is to promote systems change to implement person-centered principles. The Center will assist states, tribes, and territories to transform their long-term care service and support systems to implement U.S. Department of Health and Human Services policy on person-centered thinking, planning, and practices. Activities will include providing technical assistance to states, tribes, and territories; establishing communities of practice to promote best practices; hosting educational webinars; and creating a national clearinghouse of resources to support person-centered practice. NCAPPS is funded by the Administration for Community Living and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and administered by the Human Services Research Institute (HSRI). A Person-Centered Advisory and Leadership Group composed of national experts with lived experience receiving long-term services and supports will oversee and contribute to all aspects of NCAPPS. HSRI will be partnering with national organizations to ensure the work is relevant and effective. States, tribes, and territories can apply for technical assistance through an online application. The deadline is February 12, 2019. Completed applications should be submitted to NCAPPS@acl.hhs.gov. For more information see the NCAPPS overview document, participate in the January 29 webinar (see “Upcoming Webinars” section above), or contact NCAPPS@acl.hhs.gov.