If anything caused the vocational programs to be shut down then additional staff would need to be added to residences to care for clients. In the short run this could increase costs for overtime, and in the long run, a disruption could cause termination of contracts and subsequent loss of the program. December 1 st . All of the institution's computers and applications are Y2K compliant and have been checked. Possible problems may exist with private providers and DDSD is in the process of accessing the extent of these possible problems.
Applications programs pose the greatest risk to the efficient functioning of our system.
K compliant Require all providers to furnish proof that all files are backed up. Require all providers develop a workable plan for processing all of the above applications manually. . As many of the private providers attempt to up-grade their applications to meet Y2K standards they will select new software. If the new software will not translate old files to the new format case managers will not be able to continue plans of care and will not be able to authorize services. Providers will certify to DDSD staff that all new software used for case management of accounting will function with all existing files.