September 23, 2024 – Stakeholder Update
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加州和聖克魯斯雅努斯新藥物濫用治療設施破土動工
9 月 18 日， DHCS 和 Janus of Santa Cruz 的 新設施 破土動工 ，該設施將提供藥物使用障礙 (SUD) 的門診治療，並為患有 SUD 的婦女及其 12 歲以下的子女提供圍產期和產後住護服務。DHCS 透過 行為健康連續基礎設施計畫 (BHCIP) 撥給 Janus 超過 500 萬美元，該計畫致力於擴展行為健康設施基礎設施，以服務最脆弱的加州人。提案 1 債券將在 2025 年和 2026 年資助並興建更多行為健康治療設施。Janus 將透過其門診 SUD 治療設施，每年為 244 人提供服務。此外，該補助金將資助 Janus 的圍產期 SUD 住宿設施提供 25 張床位。
加州和約翰韋斯利縣醫院 SUD 治療設施破土動工
On September 19, DHCS and JWCH Institute (John Wesley County Hospital) broke ground on an adult SUD treatment facility and wellness center in the Skid Row area of Los Angeles. Through this BHCIP grant, the new campus will provide critical mental health and SUD treatment services to unhoused adults with SUDs and individuals experiencing mental health issues. The project will include a two-story building dedicated to behavioral health treatment. The first floor will add a community wellness center to serve 3,258 individuals each year in an outpatient setting. The second story will include an adult residential SUD treatment facility that will expand capacity by 38 beds within an integrated medical campus that offers a range of care. Of the 38 beds, 10 will be dedicated to SUD treatment with incidental medical services.
專案更新
加州醫療補助健康保健計劃 Specialty Behavioral Health Delivery Systems SPA
DHCS is seeking stakeholder input on State Plan Amendment (SPA) 24-0042, which proposes to expand the continuum of community-based services and evidence-based practices available through Medi-Cal specialty behavioral health delivery systems, including through expanding co-occurring behavioral health treatment and adding Assertive Community Treatment, Coordinated Specialty Care for First Episode Psychosis, and Clubhouse Services as rehabilitative mental health services. Please direct comments to PublicInput@dhcs.ca.gov and reference “SPA 24-0042″ in the subject line by September 28, 2024. Please note while DHCS will review the comments received after this date, the Department may be unable to consider those comments prior to the initial submission of SPA 24-0042 to the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
增強社區健康工作者服務 SPA
DHCS is seeking stakeholder input on SPA 24-0052, which proposes to add enhanced community health worker services as a rehabilitative mental health service, SUD service, and expanded SUD service. Please direct comments to PublicInput@dhcs.ca.gov and reference “SPA 24-0052″ in the subject line by September 28, 2024. Please note while DHCS will review the comments received after this date, the Department may be unable to consider those comments prior to the initial submission of SPA 24-0052 to CMS.
醫療服務提供者在轉型方面取得重大進展 加州醫療補助健康保健計劃
透過 Providing Access and Transforming Health (PATH)，機構可獲得所需的資金、資源和工具，為其服務的 Medi-Cal 會員提供更強、更協調的加強護理管理 (ECM) 和社區支援連結。 DHCS 繼續從全州參與 PATH 的機構收集成功案例，您可以在 PATHways to Success 網頁上閱讀。如需瞭解有關 PATH 的更多資訊，請造訪 ca-path.com。若要提交貴機構的 PATH 成功故事，請發送電子郵件至communications@ca-path.com。
新微笑，加州牙科健康意識活動
在本週，Smile, California將在SmileCalifornia.org 上推出全新的內容、包括新的首頁橫幅和更新的「口腔健康與學校準備」頁面資源。這些資源旨在提醒家庭定期檢查牙齒對兒童整體健康和學業成績的重要性。在更新網站的同時，Smile, California將在 Facebook 和 Instagram 上推出新的社交媒體活動，教育會員看牙齒的重要性、密封劑的好處以及 Medi-Cal 涵蓋的牙科服務。
加入我們的團隊
DHCS 正在尋找高技能、積極主動的個人來擔任：
- Privacy Officer and Attorney Supervisor to lead DHCS’ Privacy Office. The Privacy Officer and Attorney Supervisor manages team members as they prepare legal pleadings and strategies, develop complex legal advice, and conduct varied litigation support activities. (Final filing date: September 23)
- Chief, Human Resources Division (HRD) to lead all aspects of human resources management, policies, practices, and operations for DHCS. The Chief of HRD provides strategic support, expert guidance, and creative solutions to the Directorate and Executive Staff, while ensuring adherence and compliance with the State of California’s civil service rules and regulations. (Final filing date: September 25)
- 醫療服務提供者註冊處處長 (PED)，負責領導與醫療服務提供者註冊程序有關的政策、流程和服務的開發和實施，包括篩選、註冊和重新認證 Medi-Cal 醫療服務提供者。此外，PED 主任還全面負責監管和流程變更的開發和實施，以滿足提供商註冊申請和驗證系統的業務需求和增強功能。(最後申報日期：9 月 30 日）
- 地方政府融資司 (LGFD) 負責人提供組織領導並制定政策，以支持加州醫療補助健康保健計劃行為健康和地方教育機構服務專案以及其他地方和縣政府聯邦報銷和融資監督活動。 （最終申請日期：10 月 4 日）
DHCS is also hiring for its auditing, health policy, information technology, and other teams. For more information, please visit the CalCareers website.
即將舉行的利害關係人會議和網絡
PATH 技術支援 (TA) 市場網路研討會
9 月 26 日上午 10 點PDT、DHCS 將舉辦 PATH TA Marketplace 資訊網路研討會（需事先報名）。我們鼓勵所有目前已核准的 TA 受助人以及有興趣成為 TA 受助人的合格組織參加。網路研討會將提供選擇供應商和專案、提交 TA 專案以供核准、進度報告等支援。請將您的問題提交至ta-marketplace@ca-path.com。 請造訪PATH TA Marketplace 網頁瞭解更多資訊。
報導大使網路研討會
9 月 26 日上午 11:00 至 11:45。PDT, DHCS 將舉辦承保大使網路研討會。承保大使協助傳播有關 Medi-Cal 福利、註冊資訊以及專注於為所有人創造健康加州的令人興奮的新專案的資訊。請造訪Coverage Ambassador網站註冊即將舉辦的網路研討會，或訂閱定期更新的資訊。
杜拉實施利益相關者工作小組會議
On September 27, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. PDT, DHCS will host the next Doula Implementation Stakeholder Workgroup meeting to examine the implementation of the Medi-Cal doula benefit, in accordance with Senate Bill 65 (Skinner, Statutes of 2021, Chapter 449), which added section 14132.24 to the Welfare and Institutions Code. The workgroup meeting will be held at 1501 Capitol Street, Sacramento, Room 71.5037, and is open to the public. The workgroup will discuss ways to minimize barriers to doula services and continue discussions regarding the workgroup’s report to the Legislature, which must be posted on DHCS’ website by July 1, 2025.
簡化 ECM 的存取
DHCS is streamlining and improving access to ECM by standardizing referrals and expediting the authorization process. DHCS worked extensively with stakeholders to develop statewide ECM Referral Standards and to include an updated ECM presumptive authorization policy in the ECM Policy Guide (page 107). The standards and policy take effect on January 1, 2025, and Medi-Cal managed care plans (MCP) are currently operationalizing the new guidance. On October 9, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. PDT, DHCS will host an all-comer webinar to share details on the standards and policy. Advance webinar registration is required when it is made available online. This webinar is open to all and will be of special interest to MCPs, providers, community partners, and organizations referring members to ECM. Stakeholders may also direct questions about the new guidance to CalAIMECMILOS@dhcs.ca.gov.
更新的綜合核心實踐模式 (ICPM) 指南和綜合培訓指南 (ITG) 網路研討會
Two informational webinars will be hosted by University of California, Davis to support the launch of the new ICPM Guide and ITG. These resources will help managers, service coordinators, social workers, foster youth liaisons, youth probation officers, and others who support the local System of Care for Children and Youth in enhancing and improving sustainable safety, permanency, and well-being for children and families across California.
The first webinar was held on September 18 and provided a general overview of the updated ICPM Guide and ITG, leadership behaviors, and implementation for members of local Interagency Leadership Teams. The second webinar, on October 9, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. PDT, will provide a general overview of the updated ICPM Guide and ITG and practice-level content (advance registration required).
DHCS 減少危害高峰會
Registration is currently open for the first two DHCS Harm Reduction Summits in Shasta County (October 24) and San Mateo County (November 19). Through these convenings, DHCS aims to collaborate with communities across the state to change the culture around the concept of harm reduction within California’s SUD treatment system and to create low-barrier, patient-centered care. DHCS encourages SUD treatment providers and staff (including social workers, peers, front desk staff, case managers, nurses, physicians, and all staff in SUD treatment settings) to attend and learn about best practices for incorporating the tenets of harm reduction into SUD treatment settings. The remaining summits will be in Fresno County, Los Angeles County, and San Diego County in winter 2025. Register on the event website.
兒童助聽器覆蓋專案 (HACCP) 醫療服務提供者和聽力專業人員的網路研討會
On November 12, from 12 to 1 p.m. PST, DHCS will host the quarterly HACCP webinar for medical providers and hearing professionals. For more information and to pre-register, please visit DHCS’ HACCP webpage.
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可以擴展行為健康服務的關鍵資金機會
7 月 17 日，DHCS發佈了債券 BHCIP 第一輪：啟動準備申請。符合資格的機構可申請撥款，以建造、收購和修復為 Medi-Cal 會員提供行為健康服務的物業。有興趣者可在BHCIP 網站上找到申請說明，並必須在 10 月 15 日前註冊申請前諮詢，才能符合資格。申請必須在 12 月 13 日前提交。這項提案是第 1 號提案的一部分，旨在改變加州的心理健康和藥物使用失調系統，為加州最脆弱的族群提供更全面的照護。如需詳細資訊，請聯絡 DHCS：BHTinfo@dhcs.ca.gov。