to prepare them for taking over running the organizations. DISCUSSION ACTIONS TAKEN/ TIME WHO’S OUTCOME RESPONSIBLE AGENDA ITEMS/ISSUE Possible Work Debra Wentz noted this suggestion is Tabled for discussion January 27, Agenda: Shauna with the Medical related to the movement toward at the next meeting 2014 Moses Society of New integrated care and, therefore, the [Note: Linda Jersey importance of developing relationships Gochfeld noted she with other types of healthcare can assist with this.] practitioners. Two Motions for John Monahan presented a motion to The motion was N/A N/A Recommendation propose to DHS that certain services for seconded and passed to the homeless and high-risk clients be carved with the addition of NJAMHAA out from FFS because this new in the “community” Board system for Community list of groups for Support Services will not address the whom safety would intensive outreach, engagement activities be ensured by and or the safety risks. providing the needed services. The motion will be November 19, Agenda: Shauna presented to the 2014 Moses; Board. Presentation: Harry Postel John Monahan presented a second motion for NJAMHAA to write to DHS The motion will be November 19, Agenda: Shauna Jennifer Velez expressing concerns presented to the 2014 Moses; and posing questions regarding the Board. [The Board Presentation: planning and input process; and President and Harry Postel requesting a county-specific contingency Executive Committee plan for ensuring that provider called an emergency if they occur, do not disrupt services. Board Meeting to The motion stated that copies of the letter allow for an up or would be sent to all New Jersey down vote on the legislators, Centers for Medicaid & letter.] Medicare Services (CMS), SAMHSA, the Olmstead Panel overseeing the Olmstead Lawsuit Settlement, the Mental Health Coalition, and any other organizations or media deemed appropriate by the NJAMHAA Board. Upcoming Adult Mental Health Practice Group Meetings: 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at NJAMHAA on: January 27, 2015; March 24, 2015; and May 19, 2015 Open Board Meetings: 10:00 a.m. to Noon at NJAMHAA on: February 11, 2015; June 17, 2015
to prepare them for taking over running the organizations. AGENDA ITEMS/ISSUE DISCUSSION ACTIONS TAKEN/ OUTCOME TIME WHO’S RESPONSIBLE Possible Work with the Medical Society of New Jersey Debra Wentz noted this suggestion is related to the movement toward integrated care and, therefore, the importance of developing relationships with other types of healthcare practitioners. Tabled for discussion at the next meeting [Note: Linda Gochfeld noted she can assist with this.] January 27, 2014 Agenda: Shauna Moses Two Motions for Recommendation to the NJAMHAA Board John Monahan presented a motion to propose to DHS that certain services for homeless and high-risk clients be carved out from FFS because this new system for Community Support Services will not address the intensive outreach, engagement activities and or the safety risks. John Monahan presented a second motion for NJAMHAA to write to DHS Jennifer Velez expressing concerns and posing questions regarding the planning and input process; and requesting a county-specific contingency plan for ensuring that provider if they occur, do not disrupt services. The motion stated that copies of the letter would be sent to all New Jersey legislators, Centers for Medicaid & Medicare Services (CMS), SAMHSA, the Olmstead Panel overseeing the Olmstead Lawsuit Settlement, the Mental Health Coalition, and any other organizations or media deemed appropriate by the NJAMHAA Board. The motion was seconded and passed with the addition of “community” in the list of groups for whom safety would be ensured by providing the needed services. The motion will be presented to the Board. The motion will be presented to the Board. [The Board President and Executive Committee called an emergency Board Meeting to allow for an up or down vote on the letter.] N/A November 19, 2014 November 19, 2014 N/A Agenda: Shauna Moses; Presentation: Harry Postel Agenda: Shauna Moses; Presentation: Harry Postel Upcoming Adult Mental Health Practice Group Meetings: 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at NJAMHAA on: January 27, 2015; March 24, 2015; and May 19, 2015 Open Board Meetings: 10:00 a.m. to Noon at NJAMHAA on: February 11, 2015; June 17, 2015
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