Can CILA residents express their preferences regarding staff?

Residents in a Community Integrated Living Arrangement (CILA) have the right to express their preferences regarding staff members. This aspect is crucial to ensuring that their personal needs and comfort levels are considered in their daily living environment. Empowering residents to communicate their preferences helps foster a more supportive atmosphere, enhances their quality of life, and allows for a more individualized approach to care and support.

Additionally, when residents can request specific staff members, it promotes better relationships between the staff and residents, leading to a more engaged and responsive community environment. This participatory approach adheres to the principles of choice and person-centered planning, emphasizing the importance of autonomy for individuals with disabilities.

While other options suggest limitations on residents' abilities to express their preferences, they don’t align with the foundational values of person-centered care that guide the CILA framework.