Common use of STRATEGIC DIRECTION 2: SYSTEM-WIDE IMPROVEMENTS Clause in Contracts

STRATEGIC DIRECTION 2: SYSTEM-WIDE IMPROVEMENTS. 1. Co-occurring Disorders (MHSA funding) a. Contractor will continue participation as a Change Agent and will participate in monthly activities to effect the changes necessary to maintain and enhance Co- occurring Disorders (COD) capability. b. Based on Contractor self-assessment utilizing the COMPASS, (Co-morbidity Program Audit and Self-Survey for Behavioral Health Services) Contractor will continue implementation of COMPASS action plan as recommended by the CCISC. Contractor will provide quarterly progress on implementation. c. Contractor will work to improve COD outcomes by providing the following: i. Contractor will focus on increasing the average length of stay of residential clients with co-occurring disorders by 23% annually through a quality improvement process. ii. Contractor will work with Mental Health to implement joint case conferencing sessions with co-occurring clients as a way to improve treatment iii. retention/client outcomes. iv. Contractor program counselors/staff will complete and implement a minimum of two (2) trainings in the areas of co-occurring disorders per fiscal year, during the term of the contract. v. All program staff/counselors will complete a minimum of one training focusing on eating disorders and will incorporate the skills and knowledge gained as part of the treatment program by June 30, 2010. vi. Contractor program counselors/intake counselors will implement and consistently use the updated intake screening form as a tool to identify mental health issues in clients early in treatment. vii. Contractor will provide AOD updates of trainings received and the implementation of trainings received on a quarterly basis.

STRATEGIC DIRECTION 2: SYSTEM-WIDE IMPROVEMENTS. 1. Co-occurring Disorders (MHSA funding) a. Contractor will continue participation as a Change Agent and will participate in monthly activities to effect the changes necessary to maintain and enhance Co- occurring Disorders (COD) capability. b. Based on Contractor self-assessment utilizing the COMPASS, (Co-morbidity Program Audit and Self-Survey for Behavioral Health Services) Contractor will continue implementation of COMPASS action plan as recommended by the CCISC. Contractor will provide quarterly progress on implementation. c. Contractor will work to improve COD outcomes by providing the following: i. Contractor will focus on increasing the average length of stay of residential clients with co-occurring disorders by 23% annually through a quality improvement process. ii. Contractor will work with Mental Health to implement joint case conferencing sessions with co-occurring clients as a way to improve treatment iii. treatment retention/client outcomes. iviii. Contractor program counselors/staff will complete and implement a minimum of two (2) trainings in the areas of co-occurring disorders per fiscal year, during the term of the contract. v. iv. All program staff/counselors will complete a minimum of one training focusing on eating disorders and will incorporate the skills and knowledge gained as part of the treatment program by June 30, 2010. vi. v. Contractor program counselors/intake counselors will implement and consistently use the updated intake screening form as a tool to identify mental health issues in clients early in treatment. viivi. Contractor will provide AOD updates of trainings received and the implementation of trainings received on a quarterly basis.