Common use of Local Planning Clause in Contracts

Local Planning. LIDDA shall conduct local planning in the local service area as follows: 2.1.1 LIDDA shall develop and implement a Local Provider Network Development Plan (formerly known as a Local Plan) that is consistent with the strategic priorities referenced in the HHSC Strategic Plan at xxxxx://xxx.xxxxx.xxx/about-hhs/budget-planning/health-human-services- system-strategic-plans-2021-2025, and in accordance with Tex. Health and Safety Code §533A.0352. 2.1.2 In developing the local service area plan, the LIDDA shall: (1) solicit information regarding community needs from: (A) representatives of the local community; (B) individuals receiving community-based intellectual disability services and family members of those individuals; (C) residents of the State Supported Living Center (SSLC), family members of those residents, and members of SSLC volunteer services councils, if the SSLC is located in the local service area of the LIDDA; and (D) other interested persons; and (2) consider: (A) criteria for assuring accountability for, cost-effectiveness of, and relative value of service delivery options; (B) goals to ensure a client with an intellectual disability is placed in the least restrictive environment appropriate to the care; (C) opportunities for innovation to ensure that the LIDDA is communicating to all incoming and potentially interested individuals about the availability of the SSLC for individuals with an intellectual disability in the local service area of the LIDDA; (D) goals to divert individuals from the criminal justice system; and (E) opportunities for innovation in services and service delivery. 2.1.3 LIDDA shall post the current Local Provider Network Development Plan on i 2.1.4 The SSLC must be consulted in the development of this plan and the plan must specify details of the collaboration with the SSLC. 2.1.5 Through its local board, the LIDDA shall appoint, charge, and support one or more Planning and Network Advisory Committees (PNACs). The role of the PNAC is to represent the perspectives of individuals with IDD, family members of individuals with IDD, and other stakeholders on the provision of 2.1.6 PNAC members must be objective and avoid the appearance of conflicts of interest in performing the responsibilities of the committee. 2.1.7 LIDDA shall ensure all PNAC members receive initial and ongoing training and information necessary to achieve expected outcomes in accordance with relevant portions of the Guidelines for Local Service Area Planning. 2.1.8 LIDDA may develop alliances with other LIDDAs to form regional PNACs. 2.1.9 LIDDA may develop a combined IDD and mental health PNAC with a Local Mental Health Authority (LMHA) or Local Behavioral Health Authority (LBHA). If the LIDDA develops such a PNAC, the fifty percent individual and family member representation must consist of equal numbers of mental health and IDD individuals and family members.