Principles of service

The following service principles are fundamental to carrying out the department's responsibilities: (1) Stable service systems that provide flexibility, advocacy, effective communication, targeted outcomes, continuous evaluation, and improvement based on best practice and research; (2) Early identification of needs and the inclusion of both prevention and early intervention services and supports; (3) Timely response to the needs, rights and desires of those served; (4) Treating service recipients and families with dignity and respect; (5) Protection of service recipients from abuse, neglect, and exploitation; (6) Accurate and responsible accountability for the use of public resources; (7) Ongoing education and skills development of the workforce; and (8) Cultural competence of persons providing service. Acts 2000, ch. 947, § 1. The following service principles are fundamental to carrying out the department's responsibilities: (1) Stable service systems that provide flexibility, advocacy, effective communication, targeted outcomes, continuous evaluation, and improvement based on best practice and research; (2) Early identification of needs and the inclusion of both prevention and early intervention services and supports; (3) Timely response to the needs, rights and desires of those served; (4) Treating service recipients and families with dignity and respect; (5) Protection of service recipients from abuse, neglect, and exploitation; (6) Accurate and responsible accountability for the use of public resources; (7) Ongoing education and skills development of the workforce; and (8) Cultural competence of persons providing service. Acts 2000, ch. 947, § 1.