National Church Residences seeks a research partner to improve affordable housing care
National Church Residences (NCR) is seeking proposals for a research organization to study existing NCR affordable senior housing and service models to determine the facility design features and other supports that result in Medicaid cost savings and improved quality of life for residents. Read tthe RFP. Deadline for submission of proposals is Jan. 31, 2012 at 5PM EST.
Innovative proposals for ADAMH board collaboration in FY13 to be topic of January webinars
In December, the Ohio Department of Mental Health (ODMH) announced a new strategy for allocating some of the funding that it sends to the 50 community mental health boards in the state for services to individuals who are not covered by Medicaid or other insurance. Read the memo from Director Tracy Plouck to find out more about this approach to address “hot spots” of need and benefit citizens through economies of scale. Read the The Columbus Dispatch editorial which appeared on Jan. 23. View the webinar slides or email to collaborative@mh.ohio.gov for questions and technical assistance.
Ex-Offender Reentry Mini-Grants awarded to 14 ADAMH boards, Forensic Focus published
The ODMH Office of Forensic Services has announced the award of Ex-Offender Reentry Mini-Grants to Ohio communities to expand services to individuals exiting the prison system. To view the list of recipients, visit the ODMH Numbered Advisories page. Of additional interest, the Forensic Services page now contains links to the presentation materials from the November Forensic Conference in Columbus, as well as the December issue of Forensic Focus, the ODMH newsletter with updates on efforts to improve mental health services to people involved in the criminal justice system. Read the newsletter.
Pilot test of the new Mental Health Outcomes Record has begun
The ODMH Office of Research and Evaluation, in collaboration with the ODADAS Office of Information Technology, is piloting a new mental health outcomes record for consumers with SMD/SED in the Ohio Behavioral Health web-based facility. This is an opportunity to test the feasibility of several new fields and requirements in ODMH's outcomes and information system known as Treatment Episode Outcomes. Vist our Treatment Episode Outcomes page to view a user manual, definitions and data entry forms.
Newsletter offers advice on addressing bullying from youth and professional perspectives
The Office of Children, Families and Prevention at the Ohio Department of Mental Health focuses on the topic of bullying in its latest Kids Newsletter. In addition to strategies for parents and professionals, readers can view an article by Youth Advocate Rachel Regula. Other news items include the launch of www.RedTreehouse.org as an online community to support Ohio families and young adults. Subscribe to receive future issues directly.
Ohio Department of Mental Health seeks medical director
ODMH is currently seeking candidates for its medical director position, which is specified in Ohio Revised Code. This position provides clinical leadership within the public mental health care system to support access to high quality, safe and effective mental health services across the life cycle. The medical director manages the chief clinical officers within Ohio’s state-run Regional Psychiatric Hospitals and guides the development of clinical protocols to improve patient care. View the job posting.
Second wave of provider questions answered by ODMH regarding Medicaid cost containment
ODMH has recently implemented changes that will contain Medicaid costs to preserve funding for non-Medicaid services. In an effort to educate providers about these changes, ODMH has issued its second iinstallment of answers to provider questions. Read the Frequently asked questions - Part II document. Additional questions may be directed to the ODMH Medicaid office
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