Blog & Publications
Plain-language, real-world insights on IDD residential services—staffing, documentation, compliance, and leadership—written for families, DSPs, and providers navigating Medicaid waiver life.
Includes select Medium articles and DSPlife™ updates as we grow.
Announcements
Coming Soon: TrainingHub
TrainingHub is currently being designed — a new platform for staff online training, compliance tracking, certificate generation, and so much more. Built specifically for DD waiver providers who need a simple, modern way to manage staff development and meet training requirements.
Stay tuned for updates as we build this out. Have ideas for what you'd like to see? Let us know.
CareHub February Feature Release — 15+ New Features
CareHub just shipped its biggest update yet. Highlights include:
- Conversational Daily Notes — speak or type a shift summary and AI fills out the form
- Full MAR System — medication tracking with voice-assisted administration and missed-meds alerts
- Smart Draft for Incidents — describe what happened and AI structures the report
- QI Dashboard — incident trends, skill-building analytics, and compliance tracking
- Auditor Role — scoped, view-only access for compliance reviews
- Risk Protocols — define and track risk protocols with assessment history
Ready to see it in action? Try CareHub free for 7 days.
New Feature Alert: Geolocation Tracking
We're excited to announce that CareHub now includes Geolocation tracking for staff clock in/out. Administrators and managers can now verify that staff are clocking in from the correct locations, adding an extra layer of accountability and compliance to your operations.
- Ensure staff are where they need to be
- Maintain accurate records for compliance
- Reduce time theft and improve oversight
- Simplify payroll verification
This feature works seamlessly with CareHub's existing time tracking system—no extra steps for your staff, just better visibility for management. Want to learn more about how Geolocation tracking can strengthen your agency's operations? Visit our CareHub page and download the user guide!
Licensing Application Update
DSPlife Collaborative Services LLC withdrew the application for non-priority DD Group Home for adults and submitted a new application for non-priority DD Sponsored Residential for adults. There is no guarantee that licensing will be approved in 2026 as they only pull one person from the waitlist a month. We are building anyway!
CareHub is Growing
CareHub is starting to see subscribers! Our documentation and compliance platform for DD waiver providers is gaining traction.
Design Services Now Available
Dana is now offering custom website and logo design! Check out our Design Services page for flat-rate pricing.
Medium is an online publishing platform where writers and experts share ideas and stories. We use Medium to publish in-depth articles on IDD services, DSP workforce issues, and practical guidance for providers and families.
Navigating Friendships: A Playbook For Young Men With Autism
Practical guidance for young men on the autism spectrum to build and maintain meaningful friendships.
Person-Centered Support: A Practical Guide for DSPs Empowering Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
Essential training resource for Direct Support Professionals on delivering person-centered care.
Professional forms, compliance tools, training guides, and documentation templates for DSPs, DD waiver providers, and human services professionals. Fillable PDFs ready for immediate use.
Designed for DD waiver providers nationwide — works for group homes, community engagement, day support, sponsored residential, and supported living programs across all U.S. states.