IHSO-CG-01-The Three IHS Options A Caregivers Guide

Learn how Minnesota’s three Individualized Home Supports (IHS) options apply to your daily work: IHS without training, IHS with training, and IHS with family training.

Designed for direct support professionals and field caregivers, this course uses practical examples to explain support, purposeful training, and family coaching. You’ll learn how to follow the person’s plan, document the services you actually provide, and recognize when to contact your coordinator.

What you’ll learn

– Identify the three IHS options and four community living service categories.
– Distinguish support from purposeful training.
– Document service delivery, responses, and required outcome data.
– Recognize additional documentation requirements for remote support.
– Understand current service limits and how DHS announces pending changes.
– Respond appropriately when a person’s needs or preferences differ from the planned activity.

Audience: Direct support professionals and field caregivers
Course code: IHSO-CG-01
Assessment: 10 questions selected from a 30-question bank; 80% required to pass.
Included: Illustrated lessons and a participant guide with practice questions.

Content reviewed September 2026. Follow current DHS instructions, the person’s authorized plan, and agency procedures.