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QUALIFIED PROVIDER NETWORK
SUBCOMMITTEE
OF THE LME
May 19, 2003
3:00 p.m.
711 Executive Place; Room 426
MEMBERS Betty Washington, Pearl’s Angel Care, Inc.
PRESENT: Sheila McLaughlin, Administrative Consultants
Karen Campbell, Campbell and Associates
Sheryl A. Lyons, S-Lyons Nurse Competency
Agency
Michelle Davis, Davis, Lloyd, and Associates
Michael Whitley, KV Consultants and
Associates, Inc.
Rose Ferguson, PFS and Fergie’s Behavioral
Center
Michael Lowe, Healthplus Therapeutic
Services, Inc.
Veronica Ellison, Qualified Professional
Consultant
Ebony Corley, South of Rae, Inc.
Melissa McAllister, Precious Haven, Inc.
Tracey Jackson, Lutheran Family Services
Daniel McEacher, Twins Unlimited, Inc.
Rhonda Washington, Easter Seals
Leon Robinson, Woodbridge Alternatives
Rashad Rahmaan
R. Robinson, Tricare Home
Hope Oder, Caring Family Network
Carmen Davis, Caring Family Network
STAFF Vince Wagner, Managed Care Director, CCMHC
PRESENT: Debbie Jenkins, Child and Family Services
Director, CCMHC
William H. McDougal, Substance Abuse Services Director, CCMHC
Terri Knight, DD Services Director, CCMHC
Stacy Martin, Clerk to the Area Board, CCMHC
I.
Welcome/Introductions
Mr. Wagner thanked
everyone for their participation and members introduced themselves.
II. Agenda Adjustments
None
III.
Announcements
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Mr. Robinson invited members to a Provider’s
Association Meeting tomorrow night at Woodbridge Alternatives.
IV.
Approval of Minutes 5-5-03.
Minutes were approved
as written.
V. Update from “Training/Technical
Assistance/Education Subcommittee”
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This committee has not met since its last report. Ms.
Jackson requested that members who have not turned in their profiles
to please do so. Ms. Jackson also expressed interest in recruiting
additional members to the committee. The Training Profile was
distributed to members who expressed an interest in signing up
(ATTACHMENT A).
VI. Best
Practices and Community Supports Discussion
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The state will be looking for bundling of services as
they’ve been describing.
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The State should be responding soon to the request of
legislators Metcalf and Insko for the release of the new version of
the State Plan.
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The State is looking at the qualified provider
application and selection process. Mrs. Jenkins commented that
higher ratings in the application process can be achieved through
enhanced training and exceeding the standards.
·
The Community Capacity Assessment is in the process of
completion; will also be looking at prevalence rates. There was
discussion regarding untapped services and populations.
·
Representatives from Lloyd & Associates as well as
Woodbridge Alternatives attended the Best Practices training and
will discuss and provide information at the next committee meeting.
VII. Rules
Update Discussion
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Mrs. Jenkins reported that additional changes to the
rules went into effect on April 1, 2003. These rules are now law.
However, there was no notice that rules went into effect.
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Beginning April 1st, need to have Policies
and Procedures in place regarding training, debriefing and
documentation as this information will be audited.
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There is no fiscal note attached to the rule. Mrs.
Jenkins distributed copy of the rules (ATTACHMENT B).
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There are seven core areas of competencies with basic
definitions for each. However, programs will be developed by
individual providers as long as identified outcomes are measured
appropriately. Training mechanisms are not prescribed.
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Mrs. Jenkins explained, at length, the importance of
demonstrating competencies, pointing out that experience and a
degree does not deem one competent. Have been told loud and clear
by the state that this information will be audited.
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Population-specific training should be conducted.
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Mr. Wagner encouraged groups to work together for training so
that there will be less replication in costs.
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Mrs. Jenkins commented that a video can be used to conduct
training but should then follow up with a person who can facilitate
good discussion after watching the video.
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Still waiting for definitions. These should have been
out last week.
VIII.
Round Robin
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Ms. Lyons, who operates a training center, introduced
herself and her business. Ms. Lyons offers training for special
populations. Mrs. Jenkins interjected that Ms. Lyons holds special
certification as a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner as well as a Legal
Nurse Consultant. Mrs. Lyons distributed her business card
(ATTACHMENT C).
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Mrs. Jenkins mentioned that CCMHC will be meeting with
hospital representatives on Wednesday to discuss PRTF.
IX. Next
Meeting
The next
meeting will be schedule at June 2, 2003 at 3:00 p.m.
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