with a system like STEP at DBR. These Decrease the number of children services should include access through inappropriately placed in county or critical access hospitals using DJS custody. telemedicine. CORE SERVICES DHS, ND legislature, *2017 DHS will provide data on provision of Adopt core service standards or grid for Stakeholders NDCC core services by regions (like children/adolescent mental health Quarterly budget summary) starting through DHS. 1/2015. Next interim to core mental health needs to prepare recommendations to Legislature. (Administrative) PRE-SCHOOL SCREENING/ASSESSMENT DHS/DPI, Stakeholders, * 2015 Legislature Evidence system implemented Evaluation outcome data on behavioral Legislators across the state integrated into health screening tools done with Health primary care system. Interim Tracks and Healthy Steps monitor committee monitoring next session. – referral patterns and unmet needs. (Administrative and Legislative) Prepare Recommendations to establish routine standardized screening using evidence based practice throughout the state to routinely screen all 2, 3 and 4 year olds at primary care sites. Pilot – project in 2015 Full implementation in 2017. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Action Steps Key Leaders Date implemented Outcome LICENSING STANDARDS Various Licensing Boards * 2015 legislative session Reduce barriers for applicants and Establish professional increase providers. licensing board standards for mental health professionals to allow
with a system like STEP at DBR. These services should include access through critical access hospitals using telemedicine. Decrease the number of children inappropriately placed in county or DJS custody. CORE SERVICES Adopt core service standards or grid for children/adolescent mental health through DHS. DHS, ND legislature, Stakeholders *2017 DHS will provide data on provision of NDCC core services by regions (like Quarterly budget summary) starting 1/2015. Next interim to core mental health needs to prepare recommendations to Legislature. (Administrative) PRE-SCHOOL SCREENING/ASSESSMENT Evaluation outcome data on behavioral health screening tools done with Health Tracks and Healthy Steps – monitor referral patterns and unmet needs. Prepare Recommendations to establish routine standardized screening using evidence based practice throughout the state to routinely screen all 2, 3 and 4 year olds at primary care sites. – Pilot project in 2015 Full implementation in 2017. DHS/DPI, Stakeholders, Legislators * 2015 Legislature Evidence system implemented across the state integrated into primary care system. Interim committee monitoring next session. (Administrative and Legislative) WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Action Steps Key Leaders Date implemented Outcome LICENSING STANDARDS Establish professional licensing board standards for mental health professionals to allow Various Licensing Boards * 2015 legislative session Reduce barriers for applicants and increase providers.
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