One Hundredth

Community Health

Advisory

Weekly Message from the Executive Director

Tony Anderson



By the Numbers

This week we reported 15 positive COVID cases overall, 11 consumers and 4 direct support professionals. This represents significant 40% drop in the numbers. Also of significance, most of our region finally dropped below the 5% threshold for three consecutive days. This threshold was set by the state for remote unannounced visits to licensed homes. This means our staff in San Joaquin and Stanislaus counties will start their face to face unannounced visits to licensed homes next week. Amador county saw a slight increase so we will delay this process for our staff in the San Andreas office until all three counties meet this standard for three days in a row. Here are our numbers for our region as of Thursday night:

• San Joaquin – 3.4%
• Stanislaus – 3.3%
• Amador – 6.5%
• Calaveras – 3.7%
• Tuolumne – 3.4%

Looking Back...

On March 6, 2020 we began publishing what we called the Coronavirus Health Advisory as a way to inform our staff and community of the rapid changes in policies and responses to what would soon be called a Global Pandemic by the World Health Organization. None of us had experience with anything like it in our lifetime but we tried to be thoughtful and careful and caring as we navigated this uncharted course in our history. While it has not gone away it has clearly diminished in it's spread at this time and we continue to protect ourselves with vaccinations and masks in vulnerable health settings and use other mitigation strategies. We are by no means close to having our service system fully back at this time. We are faced with major staffing shortages especially in our transportation services. While transportation needs are the largest unmet need at this time, our providers also are experiencing hesitation from consumers to return to programs where not everyone is vaccinated, or where they have to wear masks still, or are worried about the spread of virus in their homes, and other reasons for hesitancy. As our board President Margaret Heinz said this week, as we all try to push forward it will be important to support people who want to keep wearing their masks for now, to show patience and understanding to one another in this new phase of our COVID response.

At the 100th publication of the Health Advisory I looked back on our early editions and it was amazing the rapid rate of change we were all faced with and in our first two Health Advisories we reported the following events and actions:

1. Policies and an advisory for staff developed and disseminated.
2. First report of potential exposed person (Consumer A) (a few days later was tested negative)
3. Clinical Director along with Senior Leadership developed staff policy plus enhanced universal precaution procedures and resources and supplies ordered.
4. Facilities manager is ordering additional supplies and equipment for antibacterial wipes, hand sanitizers, tissues, etc. for the universal precautions kits we will be assembling.
5. Hand sanitizer dispensing machines ordered for the lobbies and public areas, supplies were found in short supply and higher costs.
6. Wednesday March 4, 2020 (Consumer B): It was reported that a consumer potentially exposed second hand (no symptoms - testing scheduled - reported as low risk).
7. Thursday March 5th (Consumer C): It was reported that a consumer potentially exposed third hand (no symptoms - testing scheduled - reported as low risk).
8. CA Department of Public Health and Office of Emergency Services Published Official Use Only report which show all of our five counties listed at either Lowest Risk or Level 3 (lowest Risk) (San Francisco and Berkeley ranked Highest Risk)
9. Friday March 6th: DDS has called for a Directors Meeting to discuss regional activities and ideas to support the local communities.
10. Monday March 9th VMRC published it's first Health Advisory on the Coronavirus. All 5 of our County Departments of Public health had no known cases. 
11. Tuesday March 10th: San Joaquin and Calaveras Counties had reported confirm cases.
12. Wednesday March 11th: World Health Organization declares the COVID-19 spread to be a global pandemic.
13. Wednesday March 11th: Stanislaus reported confirmed cases bringing our regional total to 3 counties and 5 cases.
14. Wednesday March 11th: Major sports leagues cancel or suspend their seasons and the media reports athletes and celebrities with confirmed cases.
15. Wednesday March 11th: The President addresses the nation suspending and restricting travel, signed a bill authoring increased funding to the Centers for Disease Control for COVID-19 response, and a plan for fiscal relief for Americans.
16. Thursday March 12th: Governor Newsome holds another press conference on COVID-19 response and release executive order highlighting the specific needs of Californian's with developmental disabilities. Calls for waiving in-person contact requirements, allows for public meetings to be remote, mitigation efforts for the financial losses of providers, and social distancing requirements of large gatherings.
17. DDS publishes a directive for regional centers outline the mitigations and waivers in support of the governor's executive order.
18. VMRC begins the process for cancellations of large group gatherings and developments it's first FAQ document to answer the question from consumers, providers, and families.
19. Friday March 13th: Messages sent out to staff and community and manager and senior leadership begin the implementation process for the new policies. As of today there are no known cases of consumers with COVID-19.

International Women’s Day was last Tuesday March 8, 2022

Tuesday March 8th was International Women's Day, "a global day celebrating the historical, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also observed in support of taking action against gender inequality around the world." Women make up 85% of Valley Mountain Regional Center's workforce and even more proportionately within the network of community service providers. And, while California's developmental services system was named after a man, Assemblyman Frank D. Lanterman, that man would not have put forth the public policy foundations of our system without the tireless advocacy of moms across the state.

SPOTLIGHT ON Jonathan Zahodne

Jonathan an independent man, lives in Valley Springs and has been there for most of his life. In his free time he bowls a couple games a week and volunteers in the community. Jonathan attends a local day program, Community Compass in Jackson 2 days a week. At Community Compass he enjoys volunteering at the food bank and taking a Zumba class or going to the library. When asked, Jonathan said he loves Community Compass, it’s a great program. Jonathan wants you to know he is a nice person to be around and hang out with, and he is very friendly. 

Right now, Jonathan works at the Mar-Val Grocery Store in Valley Springs. He has worked there for about 8 months. He is excited to celebrate his first work year anniversary. He usually works 2-4 days a week. You can find him in the deli department!!  Jonathan might be doing the dishes, frying chips, taking the trash out, taking the boxes out, labeling things, or helping out customers. Jonathan shared that it feels good to get paid every 2 weeks. Jonathan loves his job, it’s a great job. He has a job coach and she comes in once in a while for a few minutes to see how Jonathan is doing; she checks up on me, shared Jonathan. “She is very helpful – she answers questions and helps me problem-solve. She is talking about me graduating from job coaching services in May. It feels pretty good that they are gradually moving away from me, so that gives me more time to concentrate on my job.”

You might recognize Jonathan because he worked at Taco Bell for 12 years! He was the cleaning captain. Due to Covid, he wasn’t able to go back because it wasn’t safe so they laid him off. But luckily Jonathan found the job at Mar-Val.

Jonathan’s advice to us, be patient when you are trying to get a job. Jonathan says, “once you get a job, do whatever you have to do, follow directions. If you don’t know how to do what they are asking you to do, just ask and they can show you.” Thanks for sharing with us Jonathan!!!

Join us at the Modesto NUTS game on April 9!! We want to see you there!!

It’s time to start thinking about transition for the high school students. If you are in San Joaquin County, we hope to see you at the transition fair.

Do you need a break and just want to chat? Come hang out with DRAIL during the peer support meeting. DRAIL's Peer Support Meeting is a safe place where everyone is welcome.

March is developmental disabilities awareness month.

This campaign seeks to raise awareness about the inclusion of people with developmental disabilities in all facets of community life, as well as awareness of the barriers that people with disabilities still sometimes face in connecting to the communities in which they live. In celebration of diversity in all areas of community life, NASDDDS is pleased to present the following schedule of FREE educational opportunities during the month of March. All sessions will be presented for the public on the NASDDDS Facebook page. Please join us! Find an accessible version of the schedule here: https://www.nasddds.org/.../2022/03/DD-Awareness-2022.pdf

Calling All Filmmakers

The Easterseals Disability Film Challenge says, Calling all filmmakers!! 📣 🎬 Are you interesting in making your own film over the course of 5 days and helping change the way the world defines/views disability????"

Be sure to register for the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge before the deadline on March 20! They have some AWESOME prizes from sponsors this year and you won’t want to miss out!! Click the link to register TODAY! 👉 https://disabilityfilmchallenge.com/

Case Management Update - Children

Tara Sisemore-Hester

Director of Consumer Services - Children

We are excited to announce the following self determination orientation opportunities:

Tuesday, April 19, 2022 9AM-12PM Spanish

Thursday, June 16, 2022 1PM-4PM English with Spanish Translation

Monday, August 8, 2022 1PM-4PM English with Spanish Translation

Self-Determination Q&A

Q: What is the Self-Determination Program?

A:The Self-Determination Program allows participants the opportunity to have more control in developing their service plans and selecting service providers to better meet their needs.

Q: When does the Self-Determination Program start; can I enroll now?

A:The Self-Determination Program waiver was approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on June 7, 2018. The initial 2,500 participants were selected October 1, 2018 and a second selection of participants were selected on November 22, 2019. After June 7, 2021, the program will be available to all eligible consumers.

If you are interested in SDP enrollment, visit the Program Enrollment page.

Q: How can I keep updated on the progress of the Self-Determination Program?

A:Updates will be posted as they become available on the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) Self-Determination website. To sign up for updates, please send an email to sdp@dds.ca.gov and ask to be included on the update notification list.

Q: How can someone learn more about the Self-Determination Program?

A:Interested consumers, families, or others are encouraged to visit Self-Determination Program website to find out more information about California’s Self-Determination Program. Individuals may also contact their regional center to find out the date of the next local volunteer advisory committee meeting.

Q: What is person-centered planning and how does it relate to the individual program plan?

A:Person-centered planning is about the individual’s future and reaching their goals. The process should be driven by the individual and reflect what is important to and for that person. Person-centered planning can include other people, such as family or friends, only if the individual chooses to include them in the process. Once the individual has made choices about what he or she wants and needs, an individual program plan (IPP) is written based on the individual’s decisions. The IPP lays out the individual’s goals and what is needed to reach those goals, including necessary services and supports.

For more information regarding person-centered planning, please see the section in these FAQs titled Person-Centered Planning.

Join us every 4th Thursday of the Month!



Have questions about the Self-Determination Program? Need support with transitioning into Self-Determination? Want to talk to others who have gone through the process?

We are happy to help! Come adjoin us for our weekly coaching meetings to get information and hands on support with your Self-Determination journey! Meetings are free to participants and open to all. Hope to see you there!

Self-Determination Meet and Greet

VMRC Self Determination Advisory Committee invites you to Join us at our Quarterly MEET & GREET. To talk about the SELF DETERMINATION Program! This is open to ALL!! Come Listen & Learn all about the Self Determination Program. SAVE THE DATE and Note New Time! 

DATE: Monday, April 25, 2022 

TIME: 6:30 pm-8:00 pm (On Zoom)

We will have Self Determination Independent Facilitators come and talk about their role! Mark your Calendar NOW!! Spanish language interpreter services available

Culturally and Linguistically Competent Self-Determination Program

"The USC UCEDD at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles received a 2020/21 DDS Service Access and Equity grant to identify barriers to participation in Self-Determination in communities of Color. We conducted focus groups in the African American/Black, Latino and Chinese Communities. We would like to share what we learned with you at a community symposium. Please join us for an exploration of barriers and recommendations to address these challenges. March 24, 2022 2-3:30PM Click here to register for the virtual symposium! Supported By: Join us for a Community Symposium funded by the Department of Developmental Services! For more information contact Imani Franklin" 

The MIND Institute

We are incredibly fortunate to have UC Davis MIND Institute just up the road from us. The MIND Institute was founded in 1998 and focuses on research and care related to autism, fragile X syndrome, Down syndrome, ADHD, 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, and other neurodevelopmental disorders. There are many research opportunities for families and individuals to participate in to help increase our understanding and advance treatment associated with these disorders.   

https://health.ucdavis.edu/mindinstitute/

The MIND Institute also offers many great resources to families, including their Family Navigator Virtual Parent Support Group, Vamos a platicar (Let’s Talk) group, and other supports for parents. 

https://health.ucdavis.edu/mindinstitute/resources/family-resource-centers.html

What is Early Start?



The Early Intervention Program for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities was enacted in 1986 under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA; 20; U.S.C., Section 1431 et seq.). This program is California’s response to federal legislation ensuring that early intervention services for infants and toddler with disabilities and their families are provided in a coordinated, family-centered system of services that are available statewide.

Learn about Early Start through the Story of Max (English)

Aprende sobre Early Start a través de la Historia de Max (Español)

A lot’s been happening in the Early Start Neighborhood this past month! 

• They highlighted a Zero to Three resource, entitled Your Child's Development: Age-Based Tips From Birth to 36 Months, which is available in both English and Spanish and makes a great parent handout.
• There was also an alert to News from the CDC: Updated Developmental Milestones. Be sure to check that out.
• They promoted the Effective Practice Guides: Social and Emotional Development from Head Start’s Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center. It’s a great resource for Early Start service providers!
• Finally, if you aren't already registered, don't forget to sign up for the March activities in the Early Start Cultural Humility series. The March focus is “families and child-rearing.” Here’s a link to the flyer to read about this month’s module.

Reconnect

Resource fair BROUGHT TO YOU BY...San Joaquin Children’s Alliance a brighter future for all our kids: Monday, April 25th from 11am - 2 pm.

SAN JOAQUIN OFFICE OF EDUCATION – WENTWORTH BUILDIN, 707 TRANSWORLD DRIVE, STOCKTON 95206

Calling all case managers and school counselors - or anyone who helps connect families to resources. This event is for you! One of the goals is to ensure that you, our “community connectors”, are fully informed of the changing resources that are available to those you refer. This event will be a great way to gather the current information quickly and in one place as well as collect new valuable contacts for the future! Music! snacks! Door Prizes!

Anyone interested in being a vendor please register at https://bit.ly/31Gtsov

Clinical Services Updates

Claire B. Lazaro, MSN, RN, NP, PHN, NP-C

Director of Clinical Services

Blood Donors Needed!



There is a critical need for whole blood and platelet donations right now due to a nationwide shortage. Whole blood is used primarily for trauma patients. A whole blood donation is good for all blood types and usually takes one hour. Platelet donations are usually used for cancer patients and the donation takes about 3 hours. They will review basic eligibility requirements, your health history, and check your vitals to ensure you are healthy enough to donate. The American Red Cross has donation centers in Stockton and Modesto. Appointments can be made online or by downloading their Donor App. Please consider donating if you are eligible. If you are ready to help save a life, please visit the American Red Cross or your local donation center for more information. https://www.redcrossblood.org/

MENTAL HEALTH TIPS

People who have survived COVID-19 are at an increased risk of a variety of mental health disorders such as anxiety disorder, depressive disorder, stress and adjustment disorder, sleep disorder, opioid use disorder, other substance use disorder, and use of antidepressants and benzodiazepines.[1]

One way to help in stressful situations is achieving a state of wellness. Here is a one-pager Self-Care Tips for Achieving Wellness for the community in English and Spanish from Tri-City Mental Health.

And check out these four flyers below highlighting the free workshops series and trainings on behalf of Tri-City Mental Health- Community Mental Health Training (CMHT).

[1] BMJ. February 16, 2022. https://www.bmj.com/content/376/bmj-2021-068993

LATEST ON COVID-19

Recent study on real-world effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines that the Pfizer vaccine is more effective than the J&J vaccine in preventing COVID-19 related hospitalizations.[1] The research, with a total of 1,378,550 participants, showed that those that got the J&J vaccine has 5.2 times higher risk of hospitalization for COVID-19 versus those that got the Pfizer vaccine.²

Based on a 6-month data, with nearly 300 million doses of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine administered, most of the reported adverse events or reactions from the vaccine were mild and of short duration. The data was from the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) and V-safe.[2] Furthermore, data on teenagers showed that the COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine is generally safe for teenagers 12-17 years old with mild to moderate, and transient side effects.[3] The frequency of local and systemic reactions reported after a booster dose were almost the same or slightly higher than after the second dose.⁴ Myocarditis, inflammation of the heart muscle, was less frequently reported after a booster dose than a second dose.⁴ Healthcare providers, parents, and adolescents should be advised that local and systemic reactions are expected among teenagers after a Pfizer booster.⁴ And that serious adverse reactions are rare.⁴

FDA WARNING!

Don’t use SD Biosensor STANDARD Q COVID-19 antigen tests. “The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning people not to use the SD Biosensor Inc. STANDARD Q COVID-19 Ag Home Test. The test is not authorized, cleared, or approved by the FDA for distribution or use in the United States. The FDA is concerned about the risk of false results when using this unauthorized test. This unauthorized test may be packaged in a white and magenta box (see image below).”[4]

[1] JAMA Network Open. March 02, 2022. https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2789572

[2] The Lancet Infectious Diseases. March 07, 2022. https://www.thelancet.com/journals/laninf/article/PIIS1473-3099(22)00054-8/fulltext

[3] CDC MMWR. March 01, 2022. https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/71/wr/mm7109e2.htm

[4] FDA. March 01, 2022. https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/safety-communications/do-not-use-sd-biosensor-standard-q-covid-19-ag-home-tests-fda-safety-communication

Don’t use certain ACON Flowflex COVID-19 antigen tests.

“The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning people not to use certain ACON Laboratories COVID-19 tests. People should not use the ACON Laboratories test named “Flowflex SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Rapid Test (Self-Testing)” that is packaged in a dark blue box (see image below). This test has not been authorized, cleared, or approved by the FDA for distribution or use in the United States. The FDA is concerned about the risk of false results when using this unauthorized test.”[1] 

[1] FDA. March 01, 2022. https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/safety-communications/do-not-use-certain-acon-flowflex-covid-19-tests-fda-safety-communication?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

The Care Court Framework

Have you been hearing a lot about the Care Court Framework? This week the governor brought it up in his State of the State address and it got a lot of attention but few people were familiar with the details. Next week the California Health & Human Services Agency will hold a stakeholder webinar to talk about it. Stakeholders and interested parties, are encouraged join us for an informational webinar briefing on the Governor’s proposed CARE Court framework. This webinar is not open to the media.

When: Monday. March 14, 2022 from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PDT

Registration: Please register online via Zoom.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

CARE Court is a proposed framework to deliver mental health and substance use disorder services to the most severely impaired Californians who too often languish – suffering in homelessness or incarceration – without the treatment they desperately need.

Dignity Health COVID-19 Community Update

Join us for a community update on the current state of the COVID-19 pandemic, including the latest information on future projects to better accommodate the health care needs of our patient and community. 

Please provide any questions that you would like addressed by the panel to SJMCinfo@dignityhealth.org by Wednesday, March 16, 2022.

Community Services Update

Brian Bennett

Director of Community Services

Virtual Dental Home

VMRC plans to improve access to oral health services and improve oral health for children and adults that it serves by the securing of qualified Dentist’s and/ or Hygienists to implement the Virtual Dental Home (VDH) model. The VDH model of support is designed to offer customizable oral health supports for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities who reside in licensed support settings in VMRC’s five county catchment area (Amador, Calaveras, Tuolumne, San Joaquin, and Stanislaus Counties) .

Special Incident Report Training



VMRC’s Quality Assurance Team will be providing Vendor SIR Training on Thursday, March 24^th from 8:30 – 11:00 a.m. Please watch for the email blast if interested.

If you can't see all of the pictures click here} Valley Mountain Regional Center, Quality Assurance Department Presents: Special Incident Reporting (SIR) Training via Zoom.

Please check with your CSL to ensure that VMRC has the correct: Contact Name, Phone number, Cell number, Emergency contact number, Email address, and Fax number. If there are any changes to this information, contact your CSL and provide the updated contact information so VMRC can update our system.

Community Services Training Opportunities and Service Provider Information

Weekly Community Services Department Provider Informational Session

Info-Sessions will occur 1x per Month on the FIRST FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH

Zoom Link to upcoming Monthly Sessions:                                   

April 1 2022, 9-10 am                        

May 6^th 2022, 9-10 am  

June 3^rd 2022, 9-10 am  

July 1^st 2022, 9-10 am   

August 5^th 2022, 9-10 am    

October 7^th 2022, 9-10 am  

November 4^th 2022, 9-10 am  

December 2^nd 2022, 9-10 am  

Zoom Link to upcoming Monthly Sessions

Upcoming Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Training Opportunities

The HCBS Final Settings Rule applies to all vendors who provide services in a setting that serves more than one regional center consumer. The intent of the Final Settings Rule is to ensure that people with developmental disabilities receive services that integrate them fully into the community to the same degree as people without developmental disabilities. It ensures quality of life! They also ensure that the residential settings that services are received in are home environments rather than institutional environments. All settings must optimize and enhance choice rather than regimenting it. The HCBS Final Settings Rule protects consumers rights including the right to privacy, dignity, respect and freedom from coercion and restraint. The Final Settings Rule goes into effect March 17^th, 2023, all providers with the service codes listed below, must be compliant by that date.

VMRC will continue hosting trainings for Residential Providers, Day Type Services Providers and Employment Services Providers. Service providers under the following service codes are strongly encouraged to sign up for one of the trainings provided. It takes time and effort to implement these requirements. Eligible service codes are Residential: 096, 113, 904, 905, 915, 910, 920; Employment Services: 950 and 954; Day Type Services: 028, 055, 063, 475, 505, 510, 515, 855

The attached flyers (insert here) have registration links on them for the following trainings. You must register to take the training. Once you have registered you will receive a link for the zoom session on the date you have chosen. For attendance purposes please have each staff taking the training register with their own contact information including their email address. Any last-minute changes to the scheduled trainings will be communicated to the registered individuals by email at the email address they have provided.

HCBS Trainings for Residential Providers

March 17^th, 2022, 1:00pm – 2:00pm

March 22^nd, 2022, 10:00am – 11:00am

HCBS Trainings for Day Type and Employment Services

March 15^th, 2022, 3:00pm – 4:00pm

April 5th, 2022, 3:00pm – 4:00pm

May 4th, 2022, 3:00pm – 4:00pm

HCBS for Day Program and Employment Providers January through March 2022

HCBS for Residential Providers January through March 2022

North Valley Hills Update

   Dena Hernandez, Regional Manager (209) 473-6930

You and your story are important.

The California State Council on Developmental Disabilities (SCDD) is seeking employment stories from self-advocates as part of our efforts to phase out subminimum wage.

Please tell us:

• What is your experience working in a sheltered workshop and/or working for subminimum wage?

• Why is employment important to you?

• What does employment look like to you?

• What are your career goals?

Submit your employment story online here: https://bit.ly/3tH81hm or connect with us on social media using #CACIEDream

How to connect to SCDD through Social Media

Self-Advocacy Council 6 (SAC6)

Weekly Virtual Chat

What is Bias?

Celebrating & Honoring ALL People

Come hear from Tony Anderson

VMRC Executive Director !

WHEN: Friday, March 11, 2022

TIME: 11:00 AM -12:15 PM

WHERE: ZOOM - computer, tablet, cell phone

Join Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 826 7662 7732

Passcode: 653419

PDF Version of the SAC6 Flyer Here

Family Resource Network (FRN) Update

Lisa Culley, Executive Director

Family Hui (English Flyer) (Spanish Flyer)

FRN is excited to join with Lead4Tomorrow to present Family Hui-a, a Family Strengthening Program in San Joaquin County for families raising children with special needs and disabilities. A Hui (hoo’ee) is a group of people with common goals and interests.

The Family Hui Program provides time to meet others who are on similar journeys through:

• Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Trauma-Informed Peer-led Parenting Group

• Positive Parenting / Child-rearing Framework (Ages 0-5)

• Community Building with Leadership and Advocacy Skills

• Strengthening Families to Forge Resiliency

• Creating Safe, Nurturing Environments for Children and Families

• Sessions will start online, with the potential to transition to in-person meetings.

You will join 7-9 other families as you work through the sessions. Stipends and goody bags will be provided to families participating and completing the first Family Hui. You will receive valuable resources and a great toolkit of supplies and skills to strengthen and grow your family. Please click for more information or to complete the registration. You will be contacted as we schedule and plan the sessions. 

English - https://forms.gle/1NQAUDAv12DM5iwy6

Spanish - https://forms.gle/5gkgqQzbq2mYbXvg7

The Coalition of Local Area Providers (CLASP)

"CLASP is a dynamic group of provider leaders across the spectrum of services provided in the VMRC catchment area. Over the past year CLASP has banded together to share vital information, ensured providers had personal protective equipment (PPE), kept providers abreast of the constant changes to regulations and processes, and provided a tremendous amount of support to providers during one of the most difficult times in recent history...

Melanie Gonzales, President