Settlement Agreement Update Peggy Balak DOJ Settlement Advisor
Settlement Agreement Update Peggy Balak DOJ Settlement Advisor Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Service DBHDS Vision: A life of possibilities for all Virginians
SA Status Update Independent Reviewer’s 6 th Report to the Court was released on 6/06/15 Of the 122 Provisions historically rated: – 32 received a compliance rating, – 25 received a non-compliance rating, – 1 was deferred, and – 62 were not rated this reporting period. Slide 2
From the Report Maintained rating of compliance: – �the creation of HCBS waiver slots; – �increased case management and licensing oversight; – �discharge planning and transition services for individuals residing in TCs; – �developing a statewide crisis services system for adults ID/DD. Newly achieved compliance ratings: – �Virginia’s Plan to Increase Independent Living; – Offering choice of service providers; – �Adult crisis services; and – �Regional Quality Councils. Slide 3
From the Report Continued work needed: – opportunities for individuals to live in most integrated settings; – transition of children from nursing facilities and large ICFs; – �crisis services for children and adolescents; – integrated day activities and supported employment; – �subsidized community living options; and – ISP process focused on helping individuals to learn new skills. Slide 4
From the Report Of Note: ‾ Recommendations: 14 recommendations with a request for an update on them by September 30, 2015. ‾ Individual Reviews: follow up report on the 27 individual reviews with those on DD Waiver due September 30, 2015. ‾ Exit Interviews conducted with each of the consultants whose reports can be found in the Appendices of the Report. http: //www. dbhds. virginia. gov/individuals-and-families/developmentaldisabilities/doj-settlement-agreement Slide 5
7 th Court Reporting Period The Independent Reviewer and his consultants will be reviewing the following areas this reporting period: – RST – Quality & Risk Management and QSRs – Crisis with focus on children & most in need – Transportation with focus on quality service delivery and system management – Individual Reviews: individuals who have transitioned from Training Centers to living in Regions I and II. Slide 6
Updates ‾ Outcome Timelines submitted to Judge Gibney on 3/15/15. ‾ DOJ submitted summary findings on Community Behavioral Reviews ‾ Third Status conference with Judge Gibney is scheduled for July 9, 2015 ‾ Waiver Redesign: ‾ Amendments submitted to CMS for approval by July 2016; ‾ Consolidated waiver on-line system (IDOLS & Oracle database successor) in place by July 1, 2016. Slide 7
Housing and Human Services Consortium HHS 100 Day Challenge launched on June 3 -4, 2015 ‾ Goal: to increase access & availability of integrated independent housing options with appropriate supportive services for people with I/DD ‾ Regional teams: Greater Richmond, Southside, Peninsula and Northern Virginia ‾ Each team defined priorities, developed goals, & establish work plans for regional efforts over the next 100 days ‾ Projected over 100 individuals to transition into independent housing with services within 100 days Slide 8
Crisis and Behavioral Supports A comprehensive plan for all Behavior/Crisis Services has been consolidated to include all of the following initiatives: – Provider Development – Provider Competency (DSP, Supervisors and Interventionist) – First Responder Training – Adult and Children’s Crisis – Developmental Disability/Behavioral Health Collaboration – Mental Health Hospital/Jail Diversion Slide 9
QUESTIONS? DBHDS Vision: A life of possibilities for all Virginians
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