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The Orange Grove Center Strategic Plan

With the support and guidance from all of the stakeholders that make Orange Grove strong, a set of goals and objectives are closely monitored each year. The Orange Grove Center Strategic Plan is a document which lists the hopes and dreams of the agency as we go about improving our service delivery system and remaining a viable part of people's lives. Join with us in making these many dreams becoming reality by providing us with input. Your thoughts and suggestions are coveted. Please send an email today and share your thoughts, hopes and dreams for Orange Grove. Send all such comments to khauth@orangegrove.org.

The Information below is a summary of every objective listed in the comprehensive plan (at the link to the right under downloads)

Area of Focus Goal Strategy
ACT Implement Discovery Curriculum Provide as option to all served
 Adult / Children Services  Improve Srvs. For Ind. W/ Autism Study & Recommend
 Administrative Services  Seek New Measures To Improve Efficiencies of Operation Closely Evaluate Cost Effectiveness of Each Program
 Administrative Services  Conduct Pandemic Emergency Planning & Train Personnel Work w/ Emerg. Management Personnel & Develop Plan
 Children Services  Create Work Based Training For More Students Study w/ Spec. Ed. Director
 ACT/Children Services  Evaluate & Modify Classroom Designs Design & Improvements
 Children Services  Improve Teaching Curriculum Add Needed Equip. & Materials & Use Structured Teach
 Children Services  Put Snoezelen Srvs. Into Curriculum Work w/ Therapy Services
Community Supports Align w/ Discovery Curriculum Obtain Funding/Meet Guidelines & Overcome Barriers
Community Supports Meet Supported Employment Budget Requirements Increase # of People Working
Community Supports Consistent Services to Businesses Secure a Dedicated Pickup/Van as Spare
Community Supports Improve Facility Appearance & Utilization New Lobby, Furniture, Activities, Building Expansion
Compliance Approp. Monitoring of ISP's Daily Notes & Monthly Reviews
 Compliance  Meet Required Training Needs For Staff 30, 60,90 Day Requirements & Annual Refresher Training
 Compliance  Attain National Accreditation Form Committee & Begin Process
Development Improve Donor Data Base Demographic Info on Donors & Eliminate list redundency
Development Promote Planned Giving Program Continued Development Planning
Development Finalize Capital Campaign Final Requests & Follow Ups
Development Establish OGC Speaker's Bureau Market To Local Area & Outside
Development Continue Brick & Paver Campaign  Various Communications
Development Create Additional Funding For Agency Identify & Inact New Fund Raising Event 
 Finance  Establish Sufficient Cash Reserve Identify Amount Of Sufficient Cash
Habilitation Find Academic & Research Partner Form Research Initiative
 Health Care Services  Promote Oral Health Initiatives Develop A Full Time Dental Clinic
 Health Care Services  Improve Overall Effectiveness of Medical Program Obtain Medical Records System
 Health Care Services  Develop Additional In-House Medical Services Obtain Needed Medical Equipment Items
Human Res./Compliance Develop & Consistently Use Supervisory Train. Programs Identify & Approve Curriculum / Schedule Trainings
Human Resources Improve Knowledge & Communication of P&P By All Staff Enhance Roll of Dir's & Proactively Train Staff
 Human Resources  Recruit/Employ Quality Applicants Audit HR Functions
Human Resources Improve Staff Retention Fairness & Respect / Additional Recognition Programs
Human Resources Review Compensation/Benefits Packages Benchmark w/ Peer Agencies/ Surveys, Evaluate DSP Ters
Human Resources Improve Workplace Safety & Health Training to Increase Awareness / Wellness Programs 
 ICF/MR  Replace Glenwood's w/ 4 New Homes CON & Planning
 ICF/MR  Develop Two New ICF/MR Homes Obtain Financing and Begin Construction
Information Technology Replace Computers Every 6 Years Obtain Donations From  Companies, purchase as needed
 Information Technology  Evaluate Phone Communications Ensure That Cell & Land Lines Are Efficient & Economical
Information Technology Implement Electronic Time Keeping System Utilize The System In All Areas
 ITC  Diversify Contract Work Monthly Revenue +20k - Goldbond 1/2
 ITC ACT  Write All ISP's During Team Meetings Utilize Multi-media Equip. & Gain ISC & DMRS Support
 Maintenance  Reconfigure Sidewalk To Recycling Allow People w/ Wheelchairs a Safe Route
 Maintenance  Remodel 4 Classrooms 4 units per year -Paint & Flooring
 Maintenance  Improve Tyber Building Parking Expand & Fence In Specific Areas & Improve Debarkation
 Maintenance  Improve Appearance of Main Building Paint Interior, Repair Floors
 Music  Remodel Music Room Remove Mold, Paint, Carpet & Replace Door
 Music  Create Additional Music Opportunities For Clients Add 4 New Ensemble Grps. &  New Comm. Performances
 Music  Expand Music Srvs. Into Curriculum Collaborate with Therapy Services
 Music  Improve Existing Music Services Obtain Sound Beam and Purchase Needed Equipment
New Ventures Study Possible In House Temporary Emp. Serv. Create Business Model & Financing Options
New Ventures Create Needed Services To DD Population In Georgia Create Business Plan & Make Waiver Application
New Ventures Create & Sell Training Material To Similar Industries Form Study Group & Initiate Process
New Ventures Create Needed Services To Non-DD Population Apply Through Dept. Aging & Disabilities
New Ventures Explore Possible Greenhouse Business For Clients Explore Funding Sources & Business Models
New Ventures Develop and Implement Family Based Services  Identify Potential Clients and Family Providers
New Ventures Study Med. Waiver Options For MR Pop. Proven in Other States Network with CMS and Other State Organizations 
Personal Assistant Prog. Improve Time sheet/Billings Strengthen Accountability
 Recreation  Improve Gym & Aquatic Facilities & Programs Purchase Additional Equipment, Paint Pool Area, etc.
 Recreation  Add Additional Competitive Sports For OGC Clients Add One Special Olympic Sport Per Year
 Recreation  Develop Alternative Summer Camp Alternatives Create Study Group & Make Recommendations
Recycling Improve Plant Safety & Compliance OSHA Safety Training / Equipment
Recycling Operate Hamilton Co. Conven. Ctrs. Improve County Communications
Recycling Maintain Ed. Coord. Position Increase Revenue w/ Electronic Recycling
Recycling Increase Clients in Shredding Operation Company Contracts for Shredding
Recycling Develop Office Ledger as Product Divert OGC & Community Paper To Materials Processing
Recycling Explore the Production & Sale of Recycling Related Products Consider Recycling Bins, Shopping Bags, Composting Bin
Residential Habilitation Fully Utilize All Res. Hab. Homes Market Private Pay, Create New Service Models
Supported Living Handicap Accessibility to S.L. Building Add Ramp, Widen Doorways, New Bridge
Supported Living Improve Access to S.L. Building Add Ramps to Bridge Over Ditch
Supported Living Develop Alzheimer's Training for Staff Identify Training Material /Implement & Share w/ All Staff
Supported Living Expand Parking Area at S.L. Building Obtain Bids & Acquire Funding
 Supported Living  Obtain Agency Vehicle For All Sites Continue Purchasing Vehicles 5 per year
Supported Living Develop More 2 & 3 Person S.L. Homes Combine 1 Person Homes Considering Needs of Individuals
Therapy Services Create Lending Library of Training Videos Film & Produce Then Share w/ All Departments
Therapy Services Expand Therapy Services To General Community Develop Therapy Marketing Plans
 Therapy Services  Place Multi Sensory Envir. In School & ACT Curriculums Utilize Snoezelen, Play motion, Sensory Gym Therapeutically
 Transportation  Possibly Use Alternate Fuels Research & Report
 Transportation  Utilize Video Technology on vehicles Install camera system on vehicles
Transportation Develop & Apply OGC WTORS (wheelchair Transp Operating Restraint System) Develop & Implement Standards
Transportation Replace Aging Vehicles in Bus Fleet Purchase 4 New Buses
Transportation Reduce Preventable Accident Rate By 20% Implement Recommendations of Study Committee
Transportation Improve Vehicle Pool Management & Mainteance Update Procedures, Improve Software, Purchase Equip.

 

This page was last updated on Tue Sep 22, 2009.

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