For adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), employment can be a key factor in achieving a sense of independence, purpose, and normalcy. Despite its importance, employment tracking is often overlooked in traditional Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems. Recognizing this gap, PUPS EHR was created with a unique approach—providing practical solutions to improve quality of life for adults with IDD by making employment tracking a priority.
Why Employment Tracking Matters for Adults with IDD
Work can be an incredibly empowering activity for adults with IDD, offering both personal fulfillment and financial independence. Employment helps individuals develop social skills, foster self-esteem, and integrate more fully into their communities. For care providers, understanding and supporting this critical aspect of clients’ lives is essential. Tracking employment progress, achievements, and challenges can help caregivers and families alike better support individuals on their journey to a fulfilling life.
Additionally, many payers, including state initiatives like Pennsylvania’s Performance-Based Contracting (PBC), now require detailed data on employment and other life skills outcomes. By tracking employment information, providers can ensure they meet these reporting requirements while gaining valuable insights into the ways they can further support clients.
How PUPS EHR Makes Employment Tracking Simple and Effective
PUPS EHR has redefined what it means to track the key aspects of daily life for adults with IDD. By going beyond traditional health metrics to include employment and community engagement, PUPS EHR provides a more comprehensive view of each individual’s well-being and progress. Here’s how it works:
- Individualized Employment Profiles: PUPS EHR allows care providers to create detailed profiles for each client that track current employment status, job history, hours worked, and any employment-related goals. This data paints a fuller picture of each person’s progress and supports individualized planning.
- Customizable Progress Tracking: Providers can set and track employment goals within PUPS EHR, whether it’s finding a new job, increasing work hours, or developing specific workplace skills. Tracking these goals over time offers valuable insights into each person’s growth and helps providers adapt their support based on individual needs.
- Comprehensive Reporting for Compliance: For providers operating in states like Pennsylvania, where Performance-Based Contracting requires detailed data on outcomes, PUPS EHR makes compliance easy. The software generates reports on employment data that can be shared with payers, ensuring that providers meet the necessary standards and demonstrate the impact of their programs.
The Benefits of Employment Tracking in PUPS EHR
With PUPS EHR, care providers save valuable time and gain deeper insights into each client’s journey toward independence. Employment tracking is particularly beneficial for:
- Goal-Setting and Individualized Support: By tracking employment-related goals, providers can more effectively support individuals in reaching their full potential.
- Compliance and Funding: Employment tracking and reporting can ensure compliance with programs like Pennsylvania’s PBC, helping providers secure funding and demonstrate the positive outcomes of their services.
- Family and Community Engagement: Having a clear record of employment progress also allows families and other support networks to stay informed and engaged in the individual’s journey.
Watch How PUPS EHR Works
Curious to see PUPS EHR’s employment tracking in action? Check out our video demo to learn how the software can simplify employment tracking and enhance care for adults with IDD.
Conclusion
For adults with IDD, employment is a critical element of a fulfilling life. PUPS EHR takes this seriously, empowering providers to track, support, and celebrate employment milestones alongside other health and life goals. By making employment tracking a key feature, PUPS EHR helps providers create a more complete picture of each client’s progress while meeting regulatory requirements and supporting positive outcomes.
For a closer look at PUPS EHR and its unique features, watch our demo video to see how it’s making a difference in the lives of adults with IDD.