Mental Retardation Division
Contract
Performance
Met or exceeded all TDMHMR Contract Performance Targets, including
income targets, regarding the number of individuals served.
Mental
Retardation Local Authority (MRLA) startup
Became an expansion site for MRLA, receiving 65 new MRLA Waiver
slots. As part of that process, parent meetings and a provider
fair were conducted to provide consumers/families information
on the MRLA process and available providers.
Mental
Retardation Local Authority web site
Updated MRLA web site to allow consumers/families, community
providers, and Agency staff to explore the latest information
regarding MRLA, such as MRLA reimbursement rates, frequently
asked questions, enrollment procedures, and comprehensive
listings of Harris County providers.
Mental
Retardation services waiting list
Contacted 100% of persons on the waiting list for Mental Retardation
services and updated information in the TDMHMR computerized
information system.
Intermediate
Care Facilities, Home and Community Based services
ICF-MR and HCS programs maintained certifications as mandated
by TDMHMR with Westbury House, an ICF-MR facility, achieving
100% compliance from their annual recertification audit for
the seventh year in a row. Westbury also joined Pasadena Cottages,
Applewhite, and Donsky facilities in achieving 100% compliance
in State inspections.
TEA
approval of New Day Treatment Program
New Day Treatment Program received Texas Education Association
(TEA) approval, which enables the program to contract with
local school districts to provide services to dually diagnosed
children. This program is now self-supporting through school
contracts.
Quality
Assurance and Improvement System reviews
The annual Quality Assurance and Improvement System (QAIS)
assessment indicated an improvement from previous quarterly
reviews. TDMHMR requested copies of MHMRA QAIS materials for
use with other MHMR Programs around the State.
Transition
newsletter for area school districts
Published the Transition Newsletter, which is distributed
on a monthly basis to all Independent School Districts in
Harris County, and other community members.
Monthly
Houston Police Department training classes
Continued monthly training to Houston Police Department patrol
officers on how to effectively work with and refer persons
with mental disabilities.
Educational
planning for multicultural conference
Development of the Education Track for the TDMHMR-MHMRA of
Harris County MultiCultural Conference.
