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Explore key principles, scope, and ways for continual input in the Washington County mental health system review undertaken by AHCI in partnership with Allegheny HealthChoices, Inc.
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Washington CountySystem Review Provider Meeting Undertaken by the Office of Mental Health and Mental Retardation In partnership with Allegheny HealthChoices, Inc. September 29, 2009
Agenda • Introductions • Project Overview • Discussion • Questions and Answers
Introductions: Who is AHCI? • Allegheny HealthChoices, Inc (AHCI) is a non-profit organization founded by Allegheny County to oversee its HealthChoices program • AHCI has expanded its work to include assistance in project management (Mayview closure), system evaluation and planning, technical assistance and training • Has a diverse staff with varied backgrounds
Project Focus:What Does the County Want From the System? • Access to services • Increased stakeholder involvement • Greater support for families and consumers • Use of principles of recovery and resiliency • Outcome information • Increased accountability • Increased use of evidenced-based and promising practices
Why Do This Now? • Fundamental changes brought about by the closure of Mayview State Hospital • Increasing financial pressure • Increased knowledge of best practices and their effectiveness • Increased expectation for accountability by key stakeholders • We always want to do better
Key Principles Driving Process • Increase integration of recovery and resiliency • Increase integration and access to services • Increase accountability • Increased us of data driven decision-making • Emphasis on staff development and empowerment
What Is The Scope? • Mental health programs for adults • Mental health programs for children and adolescents • Mental retardation program operations • County internal administrative functions
Who Will Be Involved? • Consumers • Providers • Families • Advocates • Providers across systems (in/out of behavioral health) • Managed Care Company • County staff from MH/MR • Other County human service systems
What Is Involved? • Talking to stakeholders • Reviewing documents • Conducting data analysis • Reviewing information systems • Understanding how providers interact with one another, the County, and the people they serve
Ways for Continual Input/Advice • Project Advisory Committee • Provider interviews and focus groups • Provider survey – Information systems • Briefings of the MH/MR Advisory Board • Will attend other scheduled meetings as invited • Website: “projects tab” at http://www.ahci.org
Getting Your Perspective • This project and how you feel it can best meet the needs of the provider community, the county, and the overall system of care • The overall system of care in Washington County • System integration and coordination of care • Quality Management Practices • Service development of evidenced based practices and / or new creative services • Consumer and Family involvement in your organization • Recovery and resiliency practices • Your organization’s use of data, reporting, and IT • Training / technical assistance needs
How to Contact Us • Mary Fleming: mfleming@ahci.org • Matt Koren: mkoren@ahci.org • Check out our website: www.ahci.org • Phone: 412-325-1100