Mental Retardation Division
Contract
Performance
Met or exceeded all state contract targets regarding the number
of individuals served.
Records Accuracy
Exceeded or met state contract requirement of 95% accuracy on
quarterly audits of division records for the second, third,
and fourth quarters.
Infant Programs Compliance, Targets
Received a Level 1 compliance rating for the Infant Programs
in ECI (Early Childhood Intervention), the highest a program
can receive from a state monitoring assessment. Infant Programs
exceeded its ECI target for the number of children to be served
during this fiscal year, earning an additional $200,000 in revenue
to expand services within the catchment area.
Home and Community-Based Services
Achieved 100% compliance with Home & Community Based Services
[HCS] Evidentiary Standards for the 3rd consecutive year.
New Day Treatment Center
Received Texas Education Agency certification for the New Day
Treatment Center, a day program for school-aged children who
have dual diagnoses (mental retardation and serious emotional
disturbance). This will permit MHMRA to contract services in
this program to HISD and other area school districts.
Helen Farabee Showcase Award
Received a Helen Farabee Showcase Award for ADAPT, a clinical
day program for adult consumers with dual diagnoses, from TDMHMR.
The award recognizes innovative ideas that support and improve
the quality of life of consumers.
Governor’s Volunteer Award
Consumers and staff of one of the employment programs received
a Certificate of Recognition in the 1999 Governor’s Volunteer
Award for Outstanding achievement in the community. The program
was nominated by the local American Red Cross chapter.
QAIS Annual Review
Continued improvement above previous quarterly reviews reflected
during the annual QAIS (Quality Assurance & Improvement
System) self assessment.
Annual Sweetheart Ball
Hosted the Annual Sweetheart Ball, a formal debutante party
for persons who reside in MHMRA residential facilities. The
event was attended by more than 100 consumers, family members,
and staff.
Residential Facilities
Attained 100% compliance for Intermediate Care Facilities for
the Mentally Retarded [ICF-MR] Program Standards at four agency-operated
residential homes: Pasadena Cottages A and B, Donsky House,
and Westbury House.
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