Plan for the Closure of Lanterman Developmental Center

current health status. The resident, their family and/or representatives, as appropriate,
will have an opportunity to participate in the development and review of the IHTP. The
IHTP will provide specific information on how the individual’s health needs will be met
and the health transition services that will be provided. This document will assist the
team in assuring all of the necessary health supports are in place prior to a move from
Lanterman.
Monitoring Resident Transition
During the process of developing the Plan, and in reviewing stakeholder input, many
individuals communicated a concern over the process that will be used for transition
from Lanterman. Specifically shared was the expressed interest in assuring each
consumer continues to receive the services and supports necessary for a safe
transition. While there is a transition process currently in place today at Lanterman,
there were many practices learned from the Agnews closure that provided a smooth
transition for all involved. As a result of the Agnews successes and the input received,
the Department has determined the need for a Resident Transition Advisory Group to
be established to evaluate the current transition process in place for residents at
Lanterman and to make recommendations to the Department for enhancements to
improve upon the process. Transition practices that worked well during the closure of
Agnews will be shared with the Advisory Group to assist in their evaluation.
The Resident Transition Advisory Group will include membership from the Lanterman
Resident Council and representation from parents and family members, the involved
regional centers, and DDS.
The Department recognizes the importance of ensuring that residents continue to be
well served by staff familiar with each person’s needs throughout the closure process.
It is also essential that each resident’s transition planning team involve the participation
of knowledgeable staff. As was learned during the Agnews closure process, due to an
unexpected departure of knowledgeable employees, significant effort was required on
the part of the Department to stabilize the care and services during the final months of
closure. To ensure this circumstance does not repeat itself, and to maintain a quality
level of services throughout closure, the Department is committed to providing diligent
monitoring and progressive planning for the evolving needs of the residents and
employee departures. The Department will convene an oversight team, consisting of
representatives of DDS, including Lanterman management, and expert consultants to
provide an ongoing evaluation of the facility’s service needs, possible influence of
closure activities, and employee attrition. This will enable the provision of guidance in
strategic planning such as cross-training among facility programs, resource
development, and contingency planning to anticipate and manage change throughout
the closure process.
COMMUNITY RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
The Department has initiated discussions with all of the affected regional centers
regarding the role of the Community Placement Plan (CPP) in the proposed closure
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