Together these agencies, with families, friends and advocates, form a circle of support for adults with developmental disabilities. Monitoring of Services Services provided to adults with developmental disabilities are monitored in a number of ways. All approaches are necessary to ensure the safety and well being of people receiving ministry services. An individual's service requirements are monitored through the personal service planning process. Independent external monitoring teams visit community residences and programs to ensure they are following the ministry's service standards.
Service providers have their own internal monitoring systems.
Through the Community Care Facility Act and the Adult Care Regulations , the Ministry of Health and Ministry Responsible for Seniors establishes health and safety standards for licensed residential care homes. The authority for monitoring the licensing standards is delegated to medical health officers and licensing officers in the local health regions. Families of residents have the right and responsibility to monitor the standards of care provided. Friends, neighbours, advocates and community advisory committees are also encouraged to take part in monitoring.