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Personal Outcome Measures® In Pictures: For Adults

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CQL Personal Outcome Measures® Validation Report

CQL Personal Outcome Measures® Validation Report

Posted on April 13, 2017

Learn about the reorganization of the 21 Personal Outcome Measures® indicators into 5 Factors.

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Measure Specifications for the Personal Outcome Measures®

Measure Specifications for the Personal Outcome Measures®

Posted on April 3, 2024

This report details the technical aspects of the internationally-recognized person-centered discovery tool.

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Outcomes Overview Guide

Outcomes Overview Guide

Posted on May 24, 2017

This resource provides an accessible overview of the Personal Outcome Measures®

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Person-Centered Plan Template

Person-Centered Plan Template

Posted on August 2, 2016

Download a free template you can use for developing a more accessible person-centered plan.

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Personal Outcome Measures® Benchmarks: 2021

Personal Outcome Measures® Benchmarks: 2021

Posted on January 7, 2022

This report summarizes the 2021 Personal Outcome Measures® data from PORTAL Data System.

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Personal Outcome Measures® Benchmarks: 2022

Personal Outcome Measures® Benchmarks: 2022

Posted on January 17, 2023

This report summarizes the 2022 Personal Outcome Measures® data from PORTAL Data System.

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Personal Outcome Measures® Benchmarks: 2023

Personal Outcome Measures® Benchmarks: 2023

Posted on January 18, 2024

This report summarizes the 2023 Personal Outcome Measures® data from PORTAL Data System.

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Personal Outcome Measures® Benchmarks: 2024

Personal Outcome Measures® Benchmarks: 2024

Posted on February 14, 2025

This report summarizes the 2024 Personal Outcome Measures® data from PORTAL Data System.

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Personal Outcome Measures® Data Digest

Personal Outcome Measures® Data Digest

Posted on February 9, 2023

View an infographic report sharing Personal Outcome Measures® data about quality of life and agency supports.

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Personal Outcome Measures® In Pictures: For Adults

Personal Outcome Measures® In Pictures: For Adults

Posted on January 18, 2024

POM in Pictures is a tool to support interviewing with all people, but especially people who communicate differently.

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Personal Outcome Measures® In Pictures: For Children and Youth

Personal Outcome Measures® In Pictures: For Children and Youth

Posted on April 11, 2024

POM in Pictures is a tool to support interviewing with all people, but especially people who communicate differently.

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Personal Outcome Measures® Information-Gathering Worksheet

Personal Outcome Measures® Information-Gathering Worksheet

Posted on March 19, 2019

Use this form to collect feedback and notes during Personal Outcome Measures® interviews.

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Personal Outcome Measures® Virtual Interview Tips

Personal Outcome Measures® Virtual Interview Tips

Posted on August 10, 2020

Receive tips and additional information about conducting Personal Outcome Measures® interviews through virtual platforms

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Personal Outcome Measures®: 25 Years of Person-Centered Discovery and Achieving Outcomes

Personal Outcome Measures®: 25 Years of Person-Centered Discovery and Achieving Outcomes

Posted on September 28, 2018

Learn about person-centered discovery and outcomes over the past 25 years.

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POM Consent Form and Companion Guide

POM Consent Form and Companion Guide

Posted on May 24, 2017

This form is designed to obtain fully informed consent for those participating in a POM interview.

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PORTAL Data System User Guides

PORTAL Data System User Guides

Posted on October 2, 2020

Receive detailed instruction for entering data, editing surveys, running reports, and more, in the PORTAL Data System.

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