dshs community mental health crisis services
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DSHS COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS SERVICES. IMPLEMENTATION OVERVIEW MEETING Thursday, August 2, 2007 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. AGENDA. Welcome and Introductions – Joe Vesowate 9:30 am Opening Remarks – Dr. Lakey 9:45 am Review of Committee’s Work – Joe Vesowate 10:00 am - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
DSHS COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS SERVICES
IMPLEMENTATION OVERVIEWMEETING
Thursday, August 2, 20079:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
AGENDAI. Welcome and Introductions – Joe Vesowate 9:30 amII. Opening Remarks – Dr. Lakey 9:45 amIII. Review of Committee’s Work – Joe Vesowate 10:00 amIV. Results of Legislature – Kirk Cole 10:30 amV. Implementation Overview – Mike Maples 10:45 amVI. Break for Lunch 11:30 amVII. Committee Discussion – Implementation Overview 12:45 pmVIII. Public Comment 2:15 pmIX. Final Comments – Committee Members 3:45 pmX. *Adjourn 4:00 pm
*The adjournment time may be extended to 4:30 p.m. to allow more time for public comment, if needed.
OPENINGREMARKS
OVERVIEW OF
CRISIS REDESIGN
COMMITTEE
CRISIS REDESIGN COMMITTEE
Medical professionals (TSPP, Medical Directors of MH Centers)
Hospitals (THA, Hospital Districts) Law enforcement (Sheriffs, Police) Judges Advocacy organizations (MHA, NAMI,
Advocacy, Inc., et al) Community MH centers DSHS staff
CHARGE
Develop recommendations for a
comprehensive array of specific
services to meet the needs of Texans
having a mental health and/or
substance abuse crisis
WORK PROCESS Evaluation of existing services and data
review Review of biomedical and social services
literature Public testimony Formation of four subcommittees
Clinical Design Rural Collaboration Finance
Report
NEED FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE
CRISIS REDESIGN
Projected Number of Persons Needing Crisis Servicesto Increase Dramatically Compared to that
Expected from a General Population Increase
47,32150,769
55,67960,502
65,832
47,321 48,272 49,242 50,323 51,242
0
30,000
60,000
90,000
FY2005 FY2006 FY2007 FY2008 FY2009
Num
ber o
f Per
sons
Projected Number Needing Crisis ServicesExpected General Population Increase
Note: Projected number of persons needing crisis services based on 13% increase in number receiving front-door crisis services from FY2005 to FY2006 projected forward each year, and 5% increase in number receiving community mental health services from FY2005 to FY2006 projected forward each year, 21% of whom receive community crisis services. Expected general population estimates based on 2.01% increase in Texas population (all ages) each year from 2005 to 2009.Sources: DSHS Mental Retardation and Behavioral Health Outpatient Warehouse (MBOW); Texas Population Percent Change, All Ages, 2004-2010, Texas Data Center.
BACKGROUND
The committee was composed of more than 20 individuals representing local government, mental health professionals, hospitals, judges, law enforcement, advocacy organizations, local mental health authorities and DSHS staff.
COMMUNITY SURVEYS
COMMUNITY SURVEYS
1600 surveys were mailed before September 1, 2005. 700 returned for overall return rate of 44%. 570 to Community Hospital Emergency Departments
258 were returned for a response rate of 45% 1030 to Law Enforcement, Sheriff Departments,
Chiefs of Police 442 returned for a response rate of 43%
SURVEY RESULTS Primary concerns of both Hospital/ER staff and Law
Enforcement: Timeliness of MHMR response Use of “No Harm Contracts” Issues related to requiring medical clearance Need for improved communication and coordination
Law Enforcement also frequently mentioned: Issues related to substance abuse Need for more procedures and written agreements with
LMHAsAll appeared to recognize the need for coordination to
improve the system.
SITE VISITS AND HEARINGS
1. February 7, 2006 – San Antonio2. February 15, 2006 – Austin3. February 23, 2006 – Big Spring4. February 27, 2006 - Harlingen
CRISISTHEMES
MAJOR ISSUES Information Attitude of providers Specialists – competent, well-trained,
appropriate attitude No harm contracts Standardized approach – assessment,
services, etc.
MAJOR ISSUES Training – crisis workers - assessment,
suicide, substance abuse, law enforcement (CIT, MH Deputies), families
Integration with health Medical evaluations/clearance – waiting time,
consistency Attention to families Mobility orientation
MAJOR ISSUES Types of services – crisis hotline, mobile
outreach, 23 hr. evaluation, residential, trained law enforcement, etc.
Jail as an option – due to long waiting time, lack of options, unreceptiveness
Need for forensic system – individuals who may be dangerous
Courts – mental health and substance abuse
MAJOR ISSUES Transportation – responsibility, availability,
distance, cost, diversion of resources Rural issues – distance, transportation, lack
of professionals (MH/SA, healthcare, law enforcement), telemedicine
Involuntary status as admission criteria for state hospitals
Financial resources necessary
MAJOR ISSUES
Children Data Cultural competency Collaboration Outpatient services
SUBCOMMITTEES
1. Clinical Services2. Rural3. Finance4. Collaboration and Partnerships
* Special issue subcommittee - Transportation
CORE CRISIS SERVICESREPORT RECOMMENDATIONS
Crisis Hotline 23-48 Hour Observation Crisis Outpatient Services Community Crisis Residential Services Mobile Outreach Law Enforcement Crisis Intervention Team
(CIT) and MH Deputy Programs
RESULTS OFLEGISLATURE
FUNDING FOR MH CRISIS SERVICES REDESIGN
For the Years Ending
Aug. 31, 2008 Aug. 31, 2009
$27,317,890 $54,682,110
DSHS BUDGET RIDER Use methodology that allocates a portion of
the funds to achieve equity in state funding among local mental health authorities, a portion on a per capita basis, and a portion using a competitive process.
DSHS to submit allocation plan to Legislative Budget Board (LBB) and Governor prior to distribution of funding.
DSHS to report quarterly to LBB and governor on implementation of community mental health crisis services.
DSHS BUDGET RIDER
DSHS to develop performance measures for quarterly reporting, which may include: Number of new psychiatric emergency 23/48
hour observation sites; Number of persons receiving 23/48
observation, mobile outreach, and children’s crisis outpatient services;
Mental health relapse and hospitalization rates for clients receiving crisis services;
DSHS BUDGET RIDER
Number of DSHS-funded staff with hotline certification;
Percent of stakeholders satisfied with crisis services; and
Criminal justice recidivism rates for clients receiving crisis services.
DSHS BUDGET RIDER DSHS to contract with independent entity for
an evaluation of community mental health crisis services.
Evaluation to include analysis of the implementation of crisis services.
Evaluation to include analysis of the impact of crisis services on clients, local communities, mental health and health care providers, and law enforcement.
DSHS BUDGET RIDER
DSHS to submit evaluation to LBB, Governor, and standing committees of Senate and House of Representatives having primary jurisdiction over health and human services by January 1, 2009.