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NCI™ ADULT IN-PERSON SURVEY (IPS) 2020-21

Proxy Determination

The following two questions (D-1 and D-2) will be used to determine whether to conduct Section I with
the person (no proxy responses permitted for Section I) or if Section I will not be conducted and only
Section II will be completed with a proxy respondent. Please read questions as written and carefully
code/record what the person says. Rephrase only if needed.

The person must be able to answer both questions reliably in order to take part in Section I of the
survey. Surveyors will use “reliable/unreliable” guidance to make this determination.

Answering reliably means that the person’s response reflects an understanding of the question. Each
question includes examples of reliable responses. However, this will ultimately be at the surveyor’s
discretion to decide whether the person answers in a reliable manner.

Reminders

• Non-verbal communcaition does not mean a person cannot participate in Section I. Responses
may be considered reliable even if the person needs help with communication, rephrasing, or
follow-up.
• Interpreters are not considered proxy respondents (although one person may service both
roles). Interpreters should be used to complete Section I whenever needed.
• It is best practice to include the person receiving services in the survey meeting even if you will
only be conducting Section II with a Proxy.

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