Needs Assessment Tool (Nat) - Pennsylvania

Needs Assessment Tool (Nat) is a legal document that was released by the Pennsylvania Department of Aging - a government authority operating within Pennsylvania.

FAQ

Q: What is the Needs Assessment Tool?
A: The Needs Assessment Tool (NAT) is a tool used in Pennsylvania to identify the support and services needed by individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Q: Who uses the Needs Assessment Tool?
A: The Needs Assessment Tool is used by individuals with intellectual disabilities, their families, and service providers in Pennsylvania.

Q: What is the purpose of the Needs Assessment Tool?
A: The purpose of the Needs Assessment Tool is to determine the level of support and services needed by individuals with intellectual disabilities in Pennsylvania.

Q: How does the Needs Assessment Tool work?
A: The Needs Assessment Tool uses a range of questions to gather information about an individual's support needs, abilities, and goals. This information is then used to create an individualized support plan.

Q: What type of information does the Needs Assessment Tool collect?
A: The Needs Assessment Tool collects information about an individual's daily living skills, communication abilities, medical needs, social supports, and personal goals.

Q: Is the Needs Assessment Tool mandatory?
A: Yes, the Needs Assessment Tool is mandatory for individuals with intellectual disabilities who are seeking support and services in Pennsylvania.

Q: Who can help with completing the Needs Assessment Tool?
A: Families, service providers, and support coordinators can help individuals with intellectual disabilities complete the Needs Assessment Tool.

Q: What happens after the Needs Assessment Tool is completed?
A: After the Needs Assessment Tool is completed, the information is reviewed by a team of professionals who develop an individualized support plan for the individual.

Q: How often does the Needs Assessment Tool need to be completed?
A: The Needs Assessment Tool needs to be completed at least every three years or whenever there is a significant change in an individual's support needs.