If a client is engaged with a BH CP to enrolling in the New Model, the BH-CP will have conducted an assessment for the client. Should the service providers of the New Model do an independent assessment for the client, or could there be coordination between the providers and BH CPs during this process? Are there any components of the BH CP’s assessment that could contribute to the Provider of the New Model’s assessment and creation of the treatment plan? If so, is there a timeline after which components of the BH CP’s assessment should no longer be considered? What else should DMH consider in regard to integrating the New Model and BH CP assessment and treatment planning processes? What value can be achieved from an efficiency perspective and from the perspective of the person served? Model Standards: What standards should DMH consider for the New Model providers to encourage family engagement and the use of other natural supports in a client’s care when desired by the client? What specific considerations should be included when the individual is a parent? What are examples of standards related to the assessment and treatment planning which DMH should contemplate to assess service needs? What standards and supports pertaining to engagement and service delivery should be considered for: young adults (18-25)? older adults (60+)? What standard should be considered for individuals with high risk needs (e.g. homelessness, criminal justice involvement, substance use, history of aggression, separation from service)? Interrelationships within Healthcare System: What guidance would you provide to help DMH ensure that the relationships between the New Model providers and BH CPs are as seamless as possible? Please consider the following scenarios: Provider and the Provider and the Scenarios: BH CP are the same agency BH CP are separate agencies
If a client is engaged with a BH CP to enrolling in the New Model, the BH-CP will have conducted an assessment for the client. Should the service providers of the New Model do an independent assessment for the client, or could there be coordination between the providers and BH CPs during this process? Are there any components of the BH CP’s assessment that could contribute to the Provider of the New Model’s assessment and creation of the treatment plan? If so, is there a timeline after which components of the BH CP’s assessment should no longer be considered? What else should DMH consider in regard to integrating the New Model and BH CP assessment and treatment planning processes? What value can be achieved from an efficiency perspective and from the perspective of the person served? Model Standards: What standards should DMH consider for the New Model providers to encourage family engagement and the use of other natural supports in a client’s care when desired by the client? What specific considerations should be included when the individual is a parent? What are examples of standards related to the assessment and treatment planning which DMH should contemplate to assess service needs? What standards and supports pertaining to engagement and service delivery should be considered for: young adults (18-25)? older adults (60+)? What standard should be considered for individuals with high risk needs (e.g. homelessness, criminal justice involvement, substance use, history of aggression, separation from service)? Interrelationships within Healthcare System: What guidance would you provide to help DMH ensure that the relationships between the New Model providers and BH CPs are as seamless as possible? Please consider the following scenarios: Scenarios: Provider and the BH CP are the same agency Provider and the BH CP are separate agencies
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