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DDS director details RFP for 10 CLAs, new medical unit and staffing concerns
Summary
Shannon, director for DDS West Region, told the council the agency will issue an RFP for 10 community living arrangements (nine for behavioral challenges, one for tracheotomy care), described a newly opened Lower Fairfield Center medical unit with 12 beds (two respite), and warned of statewide staffing shortages and ongoing fiscal‑intermediary (GTI) issues.
Shannon, identified as director during the meeting, updated the council on operational changes for the West Region and statewide service delivery.
Shannon said central office will begin sending a weekly document listing all bills that DDS is tracking and will distribute links so council members can follow items of interest. She confirmed public programs are returning to the regional structure; for the West Region that means the Lower Fairfield Center (Norwalk) and Unit 1 (Torrington) will come under regional management and the West…
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