Peer Reviewers a. Peer Reviewers are volunteer Mental Health Professionals (MHPs).
b. Peer Reviewers will work as a team of at least two (2) and no more than four (4).
c. Peer Review Team will review at least (2) MHBG providers.
d. Peer Reviewers can receive up to 32 CEUs.
e. Peer Reviewers will:
i) Schedule site visits,
ii) Interview program staff chosen by the provider,
iii) Review a minimum of 5% of the agency’s records for active clients, or 5 records, whichever is smaller.
f. Main responsibilities are to:
i) Assist the provider to identify program strengths and challenges.
ii) Assess needs and make recommendations for technical assistance and training to improve skills and improve quality and appropriateness of treatment and recovery services.
iii) Recommend possible changes in service delivery patterns to improve the quality and appropriateness of treatment and recovery services.
iv) Complete a Peer Review report for each program reviewed, in a format provided by HCA, and within the following timeline:
Peer Reviewers. In the event the Institute retains the services of a peer reviewer to assist the Institute in a contractor or volunteer capacity, the Institute peer reviewer shall be required to comply with the provisions of this Policy. Prior to retaining the peer reviewer’s services, the Institute shall request the peer reviewer to sign a questionnaire disclosing any conflicts of interest or contacts with applicants, in order to assure compliance with this Policy.
Peer Reviewers a. Peer Reviewers are volunteer Mental Health Professionals (MHPs).
b. Peer Reviewers will work as a team of at least two (2) and no more than four (4).
c. Peer Review Team will review at least (2) MHBG providers.
d. Peer Reviewers can receive up to 32 CEUs.
e. Peer Reviewers will:
i) Schedule site visits,
ii) Interview program staff chosen by the provider,
iii) Review a minimum of 5% of the agency’s records for active clients, or 5 records, whichever is smaller.
f. Main responsibilities are to:
i) Assist the provider to identify program strengths and challenges.
ii) Assess needs and make recommendations for technical assistance and training to improve skills and improve quality and appropriateness of treatment and recovery services.
iii) Recommend possible changes in service delivery patterns to improve the quality and appropriateness of treatment and recovery services.
iv) Complete a Peer Review report for each program reviewed, in a format provided by HCA, and within the following timeline:
(1) Within ten (10) days of the site visit, the reviewer sends a draft report to the provider for their review and comments. The provider has ten (10) days from the receipt of the draft report to returns their comments, if any, to the reviewer.
(2) Within ten (10) days of receiving the provider’s comments the reviewer completes the final report; and,
(3) Email a copy of the final report to the provider and to HCA with a courtesy copy to the managing Behavioral Health Organization.
(4) Provide suggestions and recommendations regarding the effectiveness of the Peer Review program and modifications to program tools, training and procedures.
