title: Model for the statewide delivery of programming services.
abstract: Elements of a model for delivering behavioral programming services to individuals with mental retardation in residential, training, and educational settings were described. The model includes (a) identification of levels of behavioral competence among staff members, (b) an intervention approval process, (c) regional behavioral programming committees, (d) a doctoral advisory committee, (e) client advocacy committees, (f) a monitoring system, (g) a regulatory manual, and (h) leadership from a state agency office.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychology, Auburn University, AL 36849.
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Johnston
authors.forename: G L
authors.initials: GL
authors.lastname: Shook
mesh_terms: D000203:Activities of Daily Living / Q000523:psychology; D001521:Behavior Therapy; D003695:Delivery of Health Care; D004495:Education of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities; D005431:Florida; D006285:Health Planning; D006801:Humans; D008607:Intellectual Disability / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D008329:Managed Care Programs; D010348:Patient Care Team