The CLASS program: self-directed care.

M Suther; J Rogers; L Wassenich

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The CLASS program: self-directed care.

M Suther·J Rogers·L Wassenich

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Many issues surround self-directed care, and individuals who need habilitation services have brought those issues to the fore in recent years. The Visiting Nurse Association of Texas participates in a program with the state of Texas that allows individuals with disabilities to direct their own care while it also ensures that safety measures are addressed. The program is a success on many fronts.

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M Suther, J Rogers, L Wassenich. 1995. The CLASS program: self-directed care.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10172280/

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