Interagency Collaboration. 1. By September 1, 2013, the State will develop and implement one or more interagency agreements or memoranda of understanding between BHDDH, ORS, and RIDE designed to ensure the full implementation of this Interim Agreement that addresses:
Interagency Collaboration. 367 i. The SHPO and the ACHP will review the Annual Report and will provide 368 comments, if any, to the FS within 60 calendar days of receipt.
Interagency Collaboration. NCDHHS will ensure and promote cross-Divisional collaboration and will make best efforts to promote and pursue collaboration with other State agencies (Commerce, Public Instruction, etc.) to effectuate the provisions of the Department’s CIE Plan and this MOU, including without limitation, the establishment of an internal agreement among DMHDDSAS, DHB, DVRS, DSS, and DSOHF, and to the extent needed, interagency agreements with other state agencies.
Interagency Collaboration. Early proactive engagement of staff in HSE Divisions and the Child and Family Agency in the best interests of children and their families is a prerequisite for managing individual cases. Informal consultation for advice and direction in regard to specific expertise must be provided as appropriate by practitioners and colleagues in HSE Divisions and the Child and Family Agency. Where a practitioner has concerns or identifies a need for intervention from another Division or from the Child and Family Agency, she/he must liaise with the relevant practitioner and agree a process for engagement. In the event of specific issues such as High Court cases, HIQA inspections; Ombudsman recommendations, etc., the appropriate managers will act in collaboration to address the required service improvements. Experience identifies that most interagency issues can be resolved by this early engagement and it can also act as an early warning system which ensures that appropriate actions are taken. The emphasis here is on early engagement and requests for interagency discussions must be prioritised and a meeting arranged, if agreed to be appropriate, following discussion. Joint working is governed by the requirements of Children First. When issues of child welfare and protection arise, early engagement should be as immediate as the same working day where harm has occurred, or within one week where an emergency child protection plan is required or Court matters need to be addressed. The fundamental principle is that both organisations are committed to optimal engagement, in the best interests of the child, and the minimisation of avoidable pre-emption, by other parties regarding applications to the Court for direction. An interagency meeting can be called by any Division/ Child and Family Area to develop joint care plans and review processes. The process will include: Identification and agreement as to the Lead Agency and key co-ordinating professional Identification of treatment interventions that can be delivered If there is a need which cannot be met, to advise line management Where line management cannot resolve the issue e.g. due to lack of resources or some other impediment, the matter should be escalated to the next level in accordance with this protocol The Care Plan or an addendum thereto, should clearly show which Organisation/Division is dealing with each part of the intervention(s), the actual intervention/service being provided, resources, costs, and the fun...
Interagency Collaboration a. In order to xxxxxx cooperative relations, the Forest Service will invite Signatory Parties and any other interested parties to a review meeting every two years (biennial).
Interagency Collaboration. All participating agencies will follow the roles and responsibilities outlined in the Interagency Agreement for the Delaware Early Intervention System Under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. They will work collaboratively in the development of a consistent, statewide charting and documentation system for record keeping and collection of statistics. Multiagency interview teams will be established for new team positions or staff to be hired. Appropriate agencies will be represented in the interview process and may include staff from DMR, DPH, DOE, DFS, OR DMS. Team members will follow the Child Development Watch Program Manual for all responsibilities outlined. Questions dealing with specific issues regarding the implementation of Part C or Child Development Watch activities should be discussed with the Clinic Manager. If unresolved, the issue should be put in writing to the Clinic Manager with a copy to the Agency Supervisor, who will work together to resolve the issue. If still unresolved, questions will be directed to the Departmental Work Group of DPH/DMS/DOE.
Interagency Collaboration. Employment First Leadership Summit (meeting) –Commitment to collaborate on Employment First objectives – Align licensing, certification, accreditation and other standards to facilitate employment outcomes • Training and Technical Assistance – Employment First Statewide Summit (annual) – Employment First Regional Summits – Set up dedicated website for Employment First – Develop Comprehensive system-wide supported employment practice training plan – Work Incentives & Benefits Counseling Intensive Training for Case Managers and service providers – Provide Trainings on Innovative Employment Models for Individuals with disabilities – Reach out to families and individuals with disabilities – Strategize on ways to reach out to business communities to educate and increase awareness of employing persons with disabilities • Services and Service Innovation – Review and revise Waiver Day Support regulations to increase flexibility and emphasis on employment as the priority focus. – Allowable Services standardized to be in line with best practice and DARS employment services • Financing and Contracting Methods • Develop braided funding procedures • Review and modify Waiver Employment rates and non-Waiver employment-related funding • Develop Medicaid funding streams for people with behavioral health diagnoses • Further develop Virginia’s Use of Ticket to Work program • Performance Measurement – Development of employment data gathering methodology – Establish Accurate Baseline of Employment Data – Develop 1-3 year employment outcomes goals Trainings and presentations on Employment First Initiative delivered at 45 venues across the state Regional Summits held in: Martinsville August 2012 to 85 people Fredericksburg may 2012 to 75 people Chesapeake June 2012 to 25 people 1st and 2nd Annual Employment First Summits with participation by over 400 people • There are currently 9027 individuals receiving services through the ID waiver, 280 individuals receiving services through the Day Support Waiver, and 581 receiving services through DD waivers for FY 2011. Total Individuals Receiving Supported Employment: 852 Individual supported employment -- 194 Group supported employment -- 658 The average earnings were $1,171.08 per quarter based on Virginia Employment Commission information from June 2011. The number of individuals in pre-vocational services -- 866 Data is available for the ID and Day Support Waivers and not the DD Waiver. • Regional Quality Councils, shall review data ...
Interagency Collaboration. Collaborative Advocacy The Parties agree that:
Interagency Collaboration. 2.1. Maintain open communication and quarterly meetings on the state and local level to discuss the delivery of appropriate services for customers with physical or mental disabilities receiving Social Services.
Interagency Collaboration. According to CSPED and other research with Wisconsin CSA staff, some CSA leaders and staff members find connecting NCPs to employment resources and other supports as potentially beneficial for helping NCPs address barriers to work and compliance (Xxxxx et al., 2018; Xxxxx, 2021; Xxxxx et al., 2022). Previous research found that collaborations with partners can help overcome NCP trust-related barriers to service engagement (Xxxxx et al., 2018; Xxxxxxxxx & Xxxxxxxxxxx, 2008), and findings from the NCP Choices evaluation suggest that high levels of partner collaboration and ongoing monitoring of NCPs enrolled in program services are associated with increases in child support collections (Xxxxxxxxx & Xxxxxxx, 2009). Previous research has identified factors that can help or hinder collaborative efforts across service providers. First, specialization can facilitate interagency collaboration, by increasing mutual perceived benefits and motivating each partner to rely on the other’s organizational strengths or “technology” (Xxxxxxx & Xxxxxx 1977; Xxxxxxx 1979). Findings from CSPED’s implementation evaluation highlight the value of clear delineation of roles and explication of goals and values across partners in order to leverage each partner’s particular strengths and cultivate trust across partners (Xxxxx et al., 2018). Prior research has identified county variation in CSA perceptions of local provider service quality and accessibility (Xxxxx, 2021), with the potential to erode confidence in the potential value of further collaboration. Next, frequent and dynamic exchanges of information can xxxxxx collaboration (Xxxxxxxxxxxx & Xxxxxxx, 1978) by helping to facilitate participant enrollment in services, progress monitoring, and consistency in service messaging and expectations. Using integrated computer systems, ensuring staff have adequate training to use those systems, and co-location of service provider offices (within the same physical space) also facilitate collaboration (Xxxxxxx & Xxxxxx, 2002; Xxxxx et al., 2018). Meanwhile, restrictions on data sharing and concerns about privacy can impede the exchange of sensitive but relevant information; Xxxxxxxxx et al. (2021) highlight the use of release forms and protected online interfaces to allow partners limited access to essential NCP information as useful strategies for addressing these barriers. Insights from the CSPED implementation evaluation additionally highlight the importance of engaging in formal and in...
