Mental Health Assessment Sample Clauses

Mental Health Assessment. Youth in the facility whose mental health screens indicate the possible need for mental health services shall receive comprehensive, appropriate and up- to-date assessments by qualified mental health professionals. Compliance Rating Substantial Compliance (as of June 30, 2008) Discussion The State has fulfilled its commitment to implement a structured diagnostic psychiatric assessment (V-DISC) of youth. Current assessments have improved and with the addition of information derived from the V-DISC mental health and chemical dependency the State’s procedures will fully satisfy the requirements of this provision. The issue of assessing youth placed on psychotropic medications with commonly used rating scales designed to monitor the medications effect on targeted symptoms continues to require improvement These scales should be used on a regular basis to assess the impact of medications treatments for depression, anxiety, attention problems, sleep, etc. The management of youth complaining of sleep problems has improved with the utilization of sleep logs (consistent and accurate monitoring and recording by unit staff continues to require improvement) and increased alternatives to medication being provided to youth. Recommendations The State is in substantial compliance with this provision as of June 30, 2008. It is further recommended that the State: 1. Implement rating scales to assess the effectiveness of psychotropic medication management. Evidentiary Basis Document and Chart Review, Staff interviews ¶ III.D-1.iv Treatment Plans. Youth in the facility in need of mental health and/or substance abuse treatment shall have an adequate treatment plan, including behavior management plan, as appropriate, which shall be implemented in the facility. Compliance Rating Substantial Compliance (as of December 31, 2007) Discussion As indicated in the prior report Hope Health staff has implemented a well defined treatment planning process. The process continues to follow an orderly and well documented procedure that is driven by data gathered through the initial screening process which includes administration of the MAYSI and the SASSI and subsequent bio- psychosocial assessment. The process will be significantly improved with the information that will be derived from the administration of the V-DISC. Recommendations The State has been in substantial compliance with this provision for 6 months, beginning December 31, 2007. Evidentiary Basis Document and chart review, staff ...
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Mental Health Assessment. Youth in the facilities whose mental health screens indicate the possible need for mental health services shall receive comprehensive, appropriate and up-to-date assessments by qualified mental health professionals.
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Mental Health Assessment. If there is a concern that a mental disability exists that will impair the ability of a recipient to obtain employment, he or she shall be referred to the county mental health department. HANDBOOK BEGINS HERE .561 Subject to appropriations in the Budget Act, the county mental health department shall evaluate the recipient and determine any treatment needs.
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Mental Health Assessment. Youth in the facilities whose mental health screens indicated the possible need for mental health services shall receive comprehensive, appropriate and up‐to‐date assessments by qualified mental health professionals. Status Xxxxxx School Substantial Compliance (as of June 30, 2008) Cheltenham Youth Facility Substantial Compliance (as of June 30, 2008) Discussion Youth at both Xxxxxx and Cheltenham with complex behavioral health disorders have begun to be assessed on the V‐DISC. These assessments will hopefully improve each youth’s access to placements as well as clarifying diagnosis that will lead to more effective treatment strategies. The V‐DISC is the most widely researched instrument with juvenile justice populations and has been extensively subjected to tests of reliability and validity with these populations. Recommendations Both facilities are in substantial compliance with this provision as of June 30, 2008. Evidentiary Basis Chart reviews and staff interviews
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Mental Health Assessment. The State shall ensure that youth whose mental health screens indicate the possible need for mental health services receive timely, comprehensive and appropriate assessments by qualified mental health professionals. Assessments shall be updated as new diagnostic and treatment information becomes available.
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  • Mental Health The parties recognize the importance of supporting and promoting a psychologically healthy workplace and as such will adhere to all applicable statutes, policy, guidelines and regulations pertaining to the promotion of mental health.

  • Mental Health Services This agreement covers medically necessary services for the treatment of mental health disorders in a general or specialty hospital or outpatient facilities that are: • reviewed and approved by us; and • licensed under the laws of the State of Rhode Island or by the state in which the facility is located as a general or specialty hospital or outpatient facility. We review network and non-network programs, hospitals and inpatient facilities, and the specific services provided to decide whether a preauthorization, hospital or inpatient facility, or specific services rendered meets our program requirements, content and criteria. If our program content and criteria are not met, the services are not covered under this agreement. Our program content and criteria are defined below.

  • Health Examination 27-1 When the District determines that a MBU's health condition (mental or physical) may be impairing his/her job performance, the immediate supervisor, site administrator, or Regional Assistant Superintendent, with the concurrence of the Human Resources Department may, with just cause, direct the MBU to have a health examination at District expense. The MBU will be given a copy of the directive which will state the reason(s) for such examination. Following the examination, results will be sent by the Human Resources Department to the MBU and immediate supervisor. All communication which results from the implementation of this Article shall be handled in a confidential manner. ARTICLE TWENTY-EIGHT

  • Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee The Employer and the Union recognize the role of the joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee in promoting a safe and healthful workplace. The parties agree that a Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee shall be established for each Employer covered by this Collective Agreement. The Committee shall govern itself in accordance with the provisions of the Industrial Health and Safety Regulations made pursuant to the Workers’ Compensation Act. The Committee shall be as between the Employer and the Union, with equal representation, and with each party appointing its own representatives. Representatives of the Union shall be chosen by the Union membership or appointed by the Union. All minutes of the meetings of the Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committee will be recorded in a mutually agreeable format and will be sent to the Union. The Union further agrees to actively pursue with the other Health Care Unions a Joint Union Committee for the purposes of this Article. The Employer agrees to provide or cause to be provided to Employer members of the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee adequate training and orientation to the duties and responsibilities of committee members to allow the incumbents to fulfil those duties competently. The Union agrees to provide or cause to be provided to Union members of the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee adequate training and orientation to the duties and responsibilities of committee members to allow the incumbents to fulfil those duties competently. Such training and orientation shall take place within six (6) months of taking office.

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  • Occupational Health and Safety Committee The Employer and the Union agree to cooperate in the promotion of safe working conditions, the prevention of accidents, the prevention of workplace injuries and the promotion of safe workplace practices.

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