RD344 - Report on the System Transformation Initiative - January 1, 2009 through June 30, 2009


Executive Summary:
This document is the Status Report on the System Transformation Initiative, and includes information for the period July 1, 2008 through June 30 2009. The report includes a comparison of the projected level of services to the year-end figures for the fiscal year. Item 316, paragraph CC of the Appropriation Act includes the following language in reference to the package of appropriations hereinafter identified as the System Transformation Initiative:

The Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services (now the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services) shall report on a quarterly basis to the Office of the Governor, the Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Resources, the Chairmen of the House Appropriations and Senate Finance Committees, and the Department of Planning and Budget on expanded community-based services made available in paragraphs R through CC of this item [the System Transformation Initiative]. The report shall include the types and settings of services provided, the number of individuals served, the number of individuals placed in the community through the Mental Retardation Home and Community-Based Waiver Program, reduction in census at state facilities related to proposed facility replacements, changes in staffing at facilities that are proposed for replacement, and progress made in the construction of replacement facilities.