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NHCSB Meeting Minutes for November 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
or 24-Hour Emergency Services Call (706) 323-0174 or Toll Free (800) 241-3659
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:
Serving Residents of Chattahoochee, Clay, Harris, Muscogee, Quitman, Randolph,
Stewart and Talbot Counties
For 24-Hour Emergency Services Call (706) 323-0174 or Toll Free (800) 241-3659
FY15 PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT OUTCOMES GOALS/MEASURES: A copy of the grid was
mailed to each Board member. M/S/P David Ranieri/Nancy Schroeder to approve
the FY15 Performance Improvement Outcomes Goals/Measures, Board approved.
DBHDD UPDATE/GACSB EXCHANGE OVERVIEW: Board members were provided a list of
acronyms which are used statewide. Andrea Winston updated the board on the
State Redesign plan and discussed how the agency will begin to bill fee for
service and will only be compensated for services provided versus the 1/12
standard monthly payment received in the past. Andrea also discussed with the
Board the new expectations that would be implemented during the redesign and
presented the following information from DBHDD:
1. Key Performance Indicators for FY16 ? Review of New Horizons? Compliance
2. DBHDD Region 6 Meeting - September 18, 2014 - Mr. Link gave an overview -
Mr. Link of the Region 6 office requested a meeting with myself and our Board
Chair, Mr. Shorter and we reviewed the following:
? DBHDD Redesign plans
? Board Governance and Accountability
? NHCSB Financial Concerns
3. GACSB Educational Exchange October 19-21 Lake Lanier - Board Members Mr.
Shorter and Mr. Rosso were in attendance with NH staff. Highlights from the
conference were:
? Commissioner Berry?s Address to CSB?s
o Implementation of Core Redesign and Execution of SB 349
o CSB Governance Structure and Accountability
o CSB?s Merger Discussions
? Jeff Minor DBHDD Chief Operating officer
o Overview of Gateway CSB Scandal Board Member Ethics
o Presentation on CSB Financial oversight by the department including audits
and days cash on hand
o Presented Guidelines on CEO Compensation Guidelines
4. GACSB Association will host a meeting on Thursday, Nov. 13
? Consultant Jeff Richardson will present on mergers and acquisitions. We
will begin at 10am and end at 2pm. Mr. Shorter will be attending also and we
will report on the discussions at a later date.
GRANT UPDATE: Andrea updated the board regarding recent grants awarded to New
Horizons to include:
CAPUS ? MSM Anti-Stigma Program 1 year $335K
SAMSHA ? Reduce Homeless Veterans 3 year $400K
ESG ? Housing (Shelter Plus Care) $240 K
Serving Residents of Chattahoochee, Clay, Harris, Muscogee, Quitman, Randolph,
Stewart and Talbot Counties
For 24-Hour Emergency Services Call (706) 323-0174 or Toll Free (800) 241-3659
COMPLIANCE WATCH: Karen Everett, Director of Compliance, informed the board
that the compliance department ensures that the agency remain audit ready,
monitor grant deliverables, ensure all licensures are up to date, maintain
consumer rights and reports, maintain and track all incidents internally, and
report all critical incidents to the Region and DBHDD. In addition, the
department also ensures the agency meets all regulatory and governing body
expectations and monitors an agency-wide hotline where staff can anonymously
report any suspected fraudulent activities.
RESPONSE TO ORGANIZATIONAL CLIMATE SURVEY: Andrea informed the board that a
letter was posted in The Quest that addressed employee concerns regarding pay
and adequate staff. Andrea reported that all DD part-time houseparents
received a pay increase from minimum wage to $8 per hour. Andrea also reported
that in an effort to increase staff satisfaction implementation of a furlough
holiday was declared.
ANNUAL BENEFIT EVENT: David Wallace reported the Development Advisory Board
is busy planning the Annual Benefit Event to be held Thursday, 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.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Andrea announced that she would like to have a board training
day to ensure that all board members are educated on the upcoming redesign and
all it entails as well as what the redesign means for the agency.
PUBLIC COMMENT: It was recommended by several board members that one of the
upcoming board meetings could be appropriated as a board training day.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, M/S/P Lawrence Young/David
Ranieri for the meeting to adjourn at 4:50 p.m., Board approved.
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Wesley Shorter
Chairperson
Serving Residents of Chattahoochee, Clay, Harris, Muscogee, Quitman, Randolph,
Stewart and Talbot Counties
For 24-Hour Emergency Services Call (706) 323-0174 or Toll Free (800) 241-3659
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