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NHCSB Meeting Minutes for September 10, 2014
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A Community Mental Health / Developmental Disabilities / Addictive Diseases
Program
Administration
P.O. Box 5328
2100 Comer Avenue (706) 596-5582
Columbus, GA 31906 FAX (706) 596-5589
Serving Residents of Chattahoochee, Clay, Harris, Muscogee, Quitman, Randolph,
Stewart and Talbot Counties
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CLINICAL SERVICES PROGRESS REPORT:
Expanded Jail Services: The contract for New Horizons to provide mental health
services at the Muscogee County Jail is on the agenda for a vote at tomorrow?s
City Council meeting. The ground work has been done and some contract
adjustments made. It has been a long process, but we anticipate services will
begin April 1st.
Case Management Services:
Cornerstone Upgrades:
Crisis Stabilization Unit Update:
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Stewart and Talbot Counties
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with changes made if needed. The proposed FY15 budget shows a projected
surplus of $132,776. After further discussion, M/S/P Walter Rosso/Ed Harbison
to approve the FY15 Budget, Board approved.
ESG PROGRAM PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT: A request for Board approval to accept
$240,000 ESG (Emergency Solutions Grants) contract funding from the Department
of Community Affairs was presented. M/S/P Kittye Crockett/Nancy Schroeder to
approve the request, Board approved.
SELECT SYSTEMS AGREEMENT: An agreement authorizing Andrea Winston as Member
Representative and Valerie Bowden, Alternate Representative, to act on behalf
of New Horizons CSB and to exercise voting rights on matters presented to GACSB
members by Select Systems, LLC was presented for approval. M/S/P Kittye
Crockett/Lawrence Young to approve, Board approved.
NEW HORIZONS BYLAWS: The Bylaws were sent to Board members prior to today?s meeting for review.
Most of the revisions were made in Article 6, pertaining to Board
Membership/Composition and Article 7, Conflict of Interest, to maintain
compliance with the new State law pertaining to Boards. Several changes in
the Professional and Administrative Staff section were required. Also noted,
effective July 1, the new provider manual requires a change from ?consumers? to
?individuals.? Upon review, M/S/P Walter Rosso/Lawrence Young to approve the
Bylaws, Board approved.
DBHDD REDESIGN ? REVIEW OF PROPOSED STANDARDS: As the Clinical Director was
unable to attend today?s meeting due to unforeseen circumstances, discussion of
the DBHDD standards was tabled and will be presented at the November meeting.
Andrea stated that we currently are meeting 85% of the standards with the
exception of the 30 days Cash on Hand requirement.
MTM CONSULTANTS: As part of the DBHDD Redesign, we have contracted with MTM
in order to improve efficiency. Two areas we are focusing on are Open Access
and Productivity. The goal for open access is no line/no wait.
Collaborative documentation has been implemented to improve productivity. A
template, to assist providers in completing required documentation during the
consumer?s appointment, has been developed and implemented. Streamlining these
systems will enhance services, improve productivity, and increase revenue while
making better use of staff time.
ANNUAL BENEFIT EVENT: David Wallace reported the Development Advisory Board
is busy planning the Annual Benefit Event to be held November 13th 2014 at the
Columbus Convention and Trade Center from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm. The VIP Meet and
Greet is scheduled from 6 - 7 pm. Frank Thomas, Columbus native and recent
Hall of Fame inductee, is the featured speaker. Vince Dooley is scheduled to
attend as a guest if his schedule permits. TSYS and Synovus will co-sponsor
the event and additional sponsors are being solicited. Expectations/goals are
to boost ticket sales and sponsorships while lowering expenses. Billboards and
TV/radio ads will help promote the event. The New Horizons video, a Telly
Award winner, will be shown again at this year?s event. Board members were
encouraged to spread the word about the event, to buy tickets, and attend what
we hope will be a rewarding and successful event.
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Stewart and Talbot Counties
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Proceeds from the event will benefit New Horizons? Clubhouse Program for
adolescents with substance abuse problems. David stated the Development
Advisory Board, a volunteer, 15-member board, is a great group of well-known
people in the community who believe in New Horizons mission and bring a wealth
of knowledge to fundraising as well as reaching out to community leaders and
companies.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Andrea announced that Nancy Schroeder has been reappointed to
the Board for another term. Board members were asked to complete the Board
Appointment information sheet. Some CSBs have reported that Medicaid provider
applications are requesting the name and Social Security number of Board
members. DBHDD is encouraging merging of CSBs as a result of the Redesign
initiative. The first meeting of the Board Member Interest Group will be held
during the GACSB Educational Exchange in October. Several Board members are
registered and new Board members were invited to attend if their schedules
permit. The Board will not meet in October, but will meet on Monday,
November 10th. A letter announcing the resignation of our Medical Director,
Dr. Brett Murphy-Dawson, effective March 2015 was presented to the Board. The
recruitment process has begun, but it will be difficult to find a replacement.
PUBLIC COMMENT: No public comments were presented.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, M/S/P Lawrence Young/David
Ranieri for the meeting to adjourn at 4:55 p.m., Board approved.
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Wesley Shorter
Chairperson
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Stewart and Talbot Counties
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