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Date Webcast/Webinar Description
Feb. 3, 2012 MHSC Project Review Committee The Prior Review Committee (PRC) of the Mental Health Services Council (MHSC) reviews Prior Approval Review (PAR) applications filed for facilities other than family care homes, community residences or residential care centers for adults for which operating certificates are required.
Feb. 3, 2012 Mental Health Services Council Authorized under Section 7.05 of New York State Mental Hygiene Law, the MHSC considers matters relating to the improvement of mental health services in the State and advises the Commissioner on any such matter.
Jan. 6, 2012 PSYCKES Access and Implementation for Behavioral Health Inpatient Providers The webinar is designed for staff who will be responsible for managing implementation of Psychiatric Services and Clinical Knowledge Enhancement System (PSYCKES) in behavioral health inpatient settings. It reviews the steps required for institutions to obtain authorization for access to PSYCKES, and the procedures for granting staff access to PSYCKES using the New York State Office of Mental Health on-line Security Management System. It also covers the best practices for implementing PSYCKES in inpatient settings.
Dec. 27, 2011 Using PSYCKES to Support Clinical Review and Care Coordination (for Behavioral Health Inpatient Providers) Provides an overview of PSYCKES functionality and reports. Demonstrates how available client health data can support case review, treatment planning, care coordination, and discharge planning. Reviews quality indicator reports that track high utilization of emergency room and inpatient services, psychiatric re-admissions, and preventable hospitalizations. Covers procedures to obtain and document clients' consent to access client data in PSYCKES.
Dec. 15, 2011 Quarterly Geriatric Mental Health Committee Meeting Interagency Geriatric Mental Health/Chemical Dependency Planning Council
Dec. 6, 2011 PSYCKES for State Psychiatric Centers (for inpatient unit staff) Provides an overview of client-level information available in PSYCKES—up to 5 years of individual client data across all treatment settings including diagnoses, medications, behavioral/medical inpatient and outpatient services, laboratory/X-ray tests, dental and vision services, and living support/transportation. Also reviews how to use the consent module to obtain and document clients' consent to access PSYCKES data.
Nov. 14 and 17, 2011 Medicaid & Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Part 1 | Part 2
The Medicaid and SSI presentation involves a two part series in which mental health and service providers are informed of how to effectively advocate for these benefits and how to acquire resources and information about these benefits for the consumers and family members that they serve.
Nov. 4, 2011 MHSC Project Review Committee The Prior Review Committee (PRC) of the Mental Health Services Council (MHSC) reviews Prior Approval Review (PAR) applications filed for facilities other than family care homes, community residences or residential care centers for adults for which operating certificates are required.
Nov. 4, 2011 Mental Health Services Council Authorized under Section 7.05 of New York State Mental Hygiene Law, the MHSC considers matters relating to the improvement of mental health services in the State and advises the Commissioner on any such matter.
Sept. 28, 2011 Using the Patient Characteristics Survey Application This webinar will show users the basics of the Patient Characteristics Survey (PCS) application, as well as introducing new features added in 2011. In conjunction with the User Manual, Guidelines, and other documents available on the PCS Website, this webinar prepares users to complete the 2011 PCS.
Sept. 19, 2011 Interpreters: Why Language and Culture Matters in Behavioral Health Services This presentation will briefly discuss the important roles that interpreters play in behavioral health services, laws and regulations that support interpreter/translation usage, and how culture and language can impact the relationship between the client and provider.
Sept. 16, 2011 MHSC Project Review Committee The Prior Review Committee (PRC) of the Mental Health Services Council (MHSC) reviews Prior Approval Review (PAR) applications filed for facilities other than family care homes, community residences or residential care centers for adults for which operating certificates are required.
Sept. 16, 2011 Mental Health Services Council Authorized under Section 7.05 of New York State Mental Hygiene Law, the MHSC considers matters relating to the improvement of mental health services in the State and advises the Commissioner on any such matter.
Sept. 6, 2011 Using PSYCKES Provides an overview of the PSYCKES application and how it can be used to support continuous quality improvement projects and clinical decision-making.  Reviews both the public website and the PSYCKES Medicaid database.
Sept. 1, 2011 Rate Distribution System Training Training video for rate reviewers who will use The Office of Mental Health (OMH) Rate Distribution System Rate Review Screen, accessed via the Mental Health Provider Exchange (MHPD).
Aug. 22, 2011 Granting Access to the Patient Characteristics Survey using the Security Management System In preparation for the 2011 Patient Characteristics Survey (PCS), Security Managers must assign Users either Submitter or Supervisor roles in PCS using the Security Management System (SMS). This presentation provides detailed instructions on accomplishing the task.
Aug. 17, 2011 The Role of Spirituality in Mental Health Over the past decade a growing number of researchers and providers have acknowledged the positive contribution spirituality has for people with mental health issues. The panelists include two people who will talk about the role of spirituality in their recovery and a chaplain from one of our state hospitals.
Aug. 15, 2011 Health and Wellness Photovoice Project: Engaging Consumers to Inform and Implementation of Health Intervention in Housing Agencies This webinar discussed how housing agencies can engage its consumers in order to identify health and community disparities through the use of photos in which the consumer tells a story about it.
Aug. 11, 2011 PSYCKES Utilization Indicators (July 2011) Reviews the PSYCKES-Medicaid indicator sets released in July 2011. These indicators track high utilization of emergency room and inpatient services, preventable hospitalizations, and psychiatric re-admissions. This webinar provides definitions for each indicator, and demonstrates how to access this information in PSYCKES.
July 29, 2011 MHSC Project Review Committee Meeting The PRC of the MHSC reviews PAR applications filed for facilities other than family care homes, community residences or residential care centers for adults for which operating certificates are required.
July 27 and 28, 2011 Smoking Cessation
Part 1: Assessment and Counseling
Part 2: Medication
This webinar discussed OMH's Smoking Cessation Initiative that will involve efforts to increase "Assessment and Counseling" and "Medication" access and resources for tobacco cessation to form an important OMH strategy.
July 14, 2011 Using the PSYCKES Consent Module Provides an overview of the PSYCKES Consent Module.  Reviews the policies and procedures for obtaining client consent and documenting it in PSYCKES. Originally developed to support implementation of the Consent Module in clinics participating in the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) PSYCKES-CQI Initiative. This recorded webinar is available as a refresher course; slides are available to train other clinic staff.
June 30, 2011 Monthly Data Submission for Freestanding Mental Health Clinics Reviews monthly data reporting requirements for free-standing mental health clinics participating in the PSYCKES-CQI Initiative.  Provides context for monthly reporting and demonstrates how to track data and complete the monthly data submission survey.
June 22, 2011 Engaging and Empowering People in Clinic Treatment Psychiatric Services and Clinical Knowledge Enhancement System (PSYCKES) is a tool that provides people who use services access to an on-line library with information on a variety of topics. My PSYCKES includes resources and worksheets to promote shared-decision-making between people who use services and their treatment team.
What is My PSYCKES PDF (1.6mb)
June 22, 2011 Quarterly Geriatric Mental Health Committee Meeting Interagency Geriatric Mental Health/Chemical Dependency Planning Council Meeting
June 10, 2011 MHSC Project Review Committee Meeting The PRC of the MHSC reviews Prior Approval Review applications filed for facilities other than family care homes, community residences or residential care centers for adults for which operating certificates are required.
June 10, 2011 Mental Health Services Council Meeting Authorized under Section 7.05 of New York State Mental Hygiene Law, the MHSC considers matters relating to the improvement of mental health services in the State and advises the Commissioner on any such matter.
June 7, 2011 New York Makes Work Pay Discusses NYS OMH's Work Initiative that is meant to increase employment opportunities for individuals living with mental problems and/or disability.
May 18, 2011 The Healing Power of Art Presents several artists and art therapists who described their experiences and artwork. This provided participants with a new tool to help people recover from their Mental Health problems.
The Healing Power of Art PDF (3.5mb)
May 16, 2011 Engaging Latinos and Hispanics in Mental Health Treatment This video briefly introduces and discusses engagement skills for mental health providers to consider when engaging Latinos/Hispanics in mental health treatment and services.
May 4, 2011 PSYCKES: Supporting Person-Centered Care
in the NYS Public Mental Health System
Part 1: Bureau of Cultural Competence
Part 2: Clinical Overview
The PSYCKES video has two parts which informs the audience of PSYCKES initiatives and what is its use with the focus to improve the quality of care and services for recipients receiving of mental health services from OMH facilities, programs, and licensed OMH agencies throughout New York State.
April 29, 2011 NYS New Employment Services System Reflects the initial announcement and rollout of the first phase of the New Employment Services System for people with disabilities in NYS.
Questions and Answers PDF (310kb)
NYS New Employment Services System PDF (2mb)
April 26, 2011 Suicide Prevention, Intervention, and Postventation in a Culturally Diverse World Informs all viewers that "cultural and language matters" when address suicide prevention, education, and training. Cultural and linguistic considerations must be considered and understood in order to help others who have different beliefs, values, views of suicide.
April 20, 2011 Relationships and Recovery Presents people in recovery sharing their stories of the importance of positive, healthy relationships. A deep connection to another human being, is an essential ingredient on the journey of recovery from mental health problems.
April 16, 2011 Six Core Strategies to Reduce Restraint and Seclusion:
Using Data to Inform Practice
Shows examples of how information can be charted to show trends and using these findings to make positive changes.
April 12, 2011 MHPD Facility Survey Describes how to complete the Facility Survey in MHPD in preparation for reporting client data in the Patient Characteristics Survey in the fall of 2011. In the Facility Survey, providers update their list of licensed or OMH-funded programs by submitting requests to close or open programs.
April 8, 2011 MHSC Project Review Committee Meeting The PRC of the MHSC reviews Prior Approval Review applications filed for facilities other than family care homes, community residences or residential care centers for adults for which operating certificates are required.
April 8, 2011 Mental Health Services Council Meeting Authorized under Section 7.05 of New York State Mental Hygiene Law, the MHSC considers matters relating to the improvement of mental health services in the State and advises the Commissioner on any such matter.
April 6, 2011 Trauma Informed Care Deals with treatment that incorporates an appreciation of traumatic experiences in consumers lives and a thorough understanding of the effects of trauma and violence on the individual.
April 4, 2011 Monthly Data Submission for the GNYHA-PSYCKES Quality Collaborative Reviews monthly data reporting requirements for hospital-based mental health clinics participating in the GNYHA-PSYCKES Quality Collaborative.  Provides context for monthly reporting and demonstrates how to track data and complete the monthly data submission survey.
March 30, 2011 Neurobiological and Psychological Effects of Trauma Deals with creating new learning and skills to teach, support and build that "cognitive wedge" in dealing with traumatic stress.
March 23, 2011 Six Core Strategies to Reduce Restraint and Seclusion:
Debriefing
Identifies the three main debriefing activities that follow each event; 1) immediate post event; 2) formal; and 3) consumer debriefings.
March 18, 2011 Too Young Reviews the PSYCKES "Too Young" Youth indicator including a discussion of practice guidelines, literature updates and FDA indications related to best prescribing practices for the use of psychotropics in children.
March 16, 2011 Six Core Strategies to Reduce Restraint and Seclusion:
Prevention Tools
Illustrates the importance of effective intervention with consumers during the earliest stages of escalation before a crisis erupts and to help consumers identify effective and practicable coping strategies before they are needed.
March 16, 2011 What Works and Doesn't Work Presented by Mr. Michael Posner. This video production was done at the Rainbow Height Social Club located in Brooklyn, New York. This video explored "What works and Doesn't work" for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) individuals when seeking behavioral health and social support services.
March 11, 2011 PSYCKES CQI Training (Freestanding Mental Health Clinics) Introduces the Dose and Youth indicator sets.  It also covers quality concerns in psychotropic prescribing, medication focused continuous quality improvement (CQI) processes, an update on the PSYCKES Medicaid application and CQI initiative, and Phase II project expectations.
March 9, 2011 Six Core Strategies to Reduce Restraint and Seclusion:
Peer Involvement and Consumer Roles
Fosters a better understanding of the needs and issues of the youth population providers serve and how to develop creative systems to better meet the needs of children and families.
March 3, 2011 Root Cause Analysis in Response to a Sentinel Event Presented by Mary Helen Lounello, a Clinical Risk Manager with the Office of Mental Health, this informational presentation defines Sentinel Events as they apply to Mental Health facilities. Addressed are specific incident types and explanations of the purpose and process for conducting an effective Root Cause Analysis.
March 2, 2011 Six Core Strategies to Reduce Restraint and Seclusion:
Workforce Development
Deals with methods to create a violence free and coercion free treatment environment in mental health hospitals.
Feb. 17, 2011 Introduction and Practical Application of OMH's County Mental Health Profiles Portal OMH and the Conference of Local Mental Hygiene Directors (CLMHD)/Mental Hygiene Planning Committee are pleased to present a webinar on OMH's County Mental Health Profiles Portal.
Feb. 17, 2011 Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) People Living with Serious Mental Illness Presented by Dr. Mary Barber, Maryland Rockland Psychiatric Center. Dr. Barber discusses how clinical behavioral health providers can better engage LGBT people with serious mental illness in a clinical setting.
Feb. 16, 2011 Using PSYCKES for Prescribers and Other Clinicians
Part 1 | Part 2
Provides a concise introduction to the clinical uses of PSYCKES, the individual client data available in the application, and the resources available to prescribers and other clinicians on the PSYCKES public website.
Feb. 11, 2011 Clinical Rating Scales for Measuring Outcomes in Psychiatry Introduces the use of rating scales in clinical practice.  Covers strategies for using and interpreting client self-report rating scales, and guides clinicians through rating scales for specific disorders.
Feb. 4, 2011 Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) People Living with Serious Mental Illness Presented by Dr. Mary Barber, MD of the Rockland Psychiatric Center. Dr Barber  discusses how clinical mental health providers can better engage LGBT people with serious mental illness in a clinical setting.
Feb. 4, 2011 MHSC Project Review Committee Meeting The PRC of the MHSC reviews Prior Approval Review applications filed for facilities other than family care homes, community residences or residential care centers for adults for which operating certificates are required.
Feb. 4, 2011 Mental Health Services Council Meeting Authorized under Section 7.05 of New York State Mental Hygiene Law, the MHSC considers matters relating to the improvement of mental health services in the State and advises the Commissioner on any such matter.
Feb. 3, 2011 Talking With Children After A Suicide Loss Will feature a panel of national experts who will provide in depth advice on how to talk to kids (ages 10 to 24) about suicide loss with specific advice for parents, educators and clinicians.
Feb. 2, 2011 Using SMS to Grant PSYCKES Access Provides an overview of the Security Management System (SMS), the Web-based application that agencies use to authorize staff members' access to certain New York State Office of Mental Health Web applications, including PSYCKES.
Jan. 21, 2011 High Dose Provides an overview of the PSYCKES Dose indicator set.  Reviews scientific evidence regarding psychotropic dosing and offers case-based clinical strategies aimed to help evaluate and prescribe for clients who are receiving a psychotropic medication at a dose above the recommended maximum. 
Dec. 15, 2010 Basic Overview on Clinic Projection Model Will review the Model from a beginner's point of view, discussing the basics of both the Model and Medicaid clinic reimbursement under Part 599.
Nov. 5, 2010 MHSC Project Review Committee Meeting The PRC of the MHSC reviews Prior Approval Review applications filed for facilities other than family care homes, community residences or residential care centers for adults for which operating certificates are required
Nov. 5, 2010 Mental Health Services Council Meeting Authorized under Section 7.05 of New York State Mental Hygiene Law, the MHSC considers matters relating to the improvement of mental health services in the State and advises the Commissioner on any such matter.
Oct. 7, 2010 Quarterly Geriatric Mental Health Committee Meeting Interagency Geriatric Mental Health/Chemical Dependency Planning Council Meeting
Sept. 30, 2010 Welcoming LGBT Mental Health Consumers Into Recovery People who are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender often run into obstacles and barriers when they try to find affirming and culturally competent mental health care.
Welcoming LGBT Mental Health Consumers Into Recovery PDF (212kb)
Sept. 17, 2010 MHSC Project Review Committee Meeting The PRC of the MHSC reviews Prior Approval Review applications filed for facilities other than family care homes, community residences or residential care centers for adults for which operating certificates are required.
Sept. 17, 2010 Mental Health Services Council Meeting Authorized under Section 7.05 of New York State Mental Hygiene Law, the MHSC considers matters relating to the improvement of mental health services in the State and advises the Commissioner on any such matter.
July 30, 2010 MHSC Project Review Committee Meeting The PRC of the reviews Prior Approval Review applications filed for facilities other than family care homes, community residences or residential care centers for adults for which operating certificates are required.
June 4, 2010 MHSC Project Review Committee Meeting The PRC of the reviews Prior Approval Review applications filed for facilities other than family care homes, community residences or residential care centers for adults for which operating certificates are required.
June 4, 2010 Mental Health Services Council Meeting Authorized under Section 7.05 of New York State Mental Hygiene Law, the MHSC considers matters relating to the improvement of mental health services in the State and advises the Commissioner on any such matter.
April 15, 2010 Quarterly Geriatric Mental Health Committee Meeting Interagency Geriatric Mental Health/Chemical Dependency Planning Council Meeting
April 9, 2010 MHSC Project Review Committee Meeting The PRC of the reviews Prior Approval Review applications filed for facilities other than family care homes, community residences or residential care centers for adults for which operating certificates are required.
April 9, 2010 Mental Health Services Council Meeting Authorized under Section 7.05 of New York State Mental Hygiene Law, the MHSC considers matters relating to the improvement of mental health services in the State and advises the Commissioner on any such matter.
Feb. 5, 2010 MHSC Project Review Committee Meeting The PRC of the reviews Prior Approval Review applications filed for facilities other than family care homes, community residences or residential care centers for adults for which operating certificates are required.
Feb. 5, 2010 Mental Health Services Council Meeting Authorized under Section 7.05 of New York State Mental Hygiene Law, the MHSC considers matters relating to the improvement of mental health services in the State and advises the Commissioner on any such matter.
Jan. 7, 2010 Quarterly Geriatric Mental Health Committee Meeting Interagency Geriatric Mental Health/Chemical Dependency Planning Council
Dec. 10, 2009 Inter-Office Coordinating Council The Inter-Office Coordinating Council (IOCC) is a statutorily created entity whose charge is to assure the member agencies OMH, New York State Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities (OMRDD) and New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) coordinate activities concerning multiple disabilities across agency lines.
Nov. 6, 2009 Mental Health Services Council Meeting Authorized under Section 7.05 of New York State Mental Hygiene Law, the MHSC considers matters relating to the improvement of mental health services in the State and advises the Commissioner on any such matter.
Nov. 6, 2009 MHSC Project Review Committee The PRC of the reviews Prior Approval Review applications filed for facilities other than family care homes, community residences or residential care centers for adults for which operating certificates are required.
Sept. 30, 2009 Quarterly Geriatric Mental Health Committee Meeting Interagency Geriatric Mental Health/Chemical Dependency Planning Council Meeting
Sept. 25, 2009 MHSC Project Review Committee Meeting The PRC of the reviews Prior Approval Review applications filed for facilities other than family care homes, community residences or residential care centers for adults for which operating certificates are required.
Sept. 25, 2009 Mental Health Services Council Meeting Authorized under Section 7.05 of New York State Mental Hygiene Law, the MHSC considers matters relating to the improvement of mental health services in the State and advises the Commissioner on any such matter.
Aug. 12, 2009 Implementation of New Prior Approval Review (PAR) Process Gary Morgenegg, Office of Quality Management (QM) and Joseph Cranney, Center for Information Technology (CIT) will present the new Prior Approval Review (PAR) process effective Sept. 2, 2009. The session will be tailored to OMH providers. The training will cover changes to the current PAR system and detail the new PAR process.
July 31, 2009 MHSC Project Review Committee The PRC of the MHSC reviews Prior Approval Review applications filed for facilities other than family care homes, community residences or residential care centers for adults for which operating certificates are required.
June 11, 2009 Quarterly Geriatric Mental Health Committee Meeting Interagency Geriatric Mental Health/Chemical Dependency Planning Council
June 5, 2009 MHSC Project Review Committee The PRC of the MHSC reviews Prior Approval Review applications filed for facilities other than family care homes, community residences or residential care centers for adults for which operating certificates are required.
June 5, 2009 Mental Health Services Council Authorized under Section 7.05 of New York State Mental Hygiene Law, the MHSC considers matters relating to the improvement of mental health services in the State and advises the Commissioner on any such matter.
April 3, 2009 MHSC Project Review Committee The PRC of the MHSC reviews Prior Approval Review applications filed for facilities other than family care homes, community residences or residential care centers for adults for which operating certificates are required.
April 3, 2009 Mental Health Services Council Authorized under Section 7.05 of New York State Mental Hygiene Law, the MHSC considers matters relating to the improvement of mental health services in the State and advises the Commissioner on any such matter.
April 2, 2009 Inter-Office Coordinating Council The IOCC is a statutorily created entity whose charge is to assure the member agencies OMH, New York State OMRDD and New York State OASAS coordinate activities concerning multiple disabilities across agency lines.
March 26, 2009 Quarterly Geriatric Mental Health Committee Meeting Interagency Geriatric Mental Health/Chemical Dependency Planning Council
Feb. 6, 2009 MHSC Project Review Committee The PRC of the MHSC reviews Prior Approval Review applications filed for facilities other than family care homes, community residences or residential care centers for adults for which operating certificates are required.
Feb. 6, 2009 Mental Health Services Council Authorized under Section 7.05 of New York State Mental Hygiene Law, the MHSC considers matters relating to the improvement of mental health services in the State and advises the Commissioner on any such matter.
Nov. 14, 2008 MHSC Project Review Committee The PRC of the MHSC reviews Prior Approval Review applications filed for facilities other than family care homes, community residences or residential care centers for adults for which operating certificates are required.
Nov. 14, 2008 Mental Health Services Council Authorized under Section 7.05 of New York State Mental Hygiene Law, the MHSC considers matters relating to the improvement of mental health services in the State and advises the Commissioner on any such matter.
Oct. 28, 2008 Inter-Office Coordinating Council The IOCC is a statutorily created entity whose charge is to assure the member agencies OMH, New York State OMRDD and New York State OASAS coordinate activities concerning multiple disabilities across agency lines.
Oct. 2, 2008 Quarterly Geriatric Mental Health Committee Meeting Interagency Geriatric Mental Health/Chemical Dependency Planning Council
Sept. 19, 2008 MHSC Project Review Committee The PRC of the MHSC reviews Prior Approval Review applications filed for facilities other than family care homes, community residences or residential care centers for adults for which operating certificates are required.
Sept. 19, 2008 Mental Health Services Council Authorized under Section 7.05 of New York State Mental Hygiene Law, the MHSC considers matters relating to the improvement of mental health services in the State and advises the Commissioner on any such matter.
July 18, 2008 MHSC Project Review Committee The PRC of the MHSC reviews Prior Approval Review applications filed for facilities other than family care homes, community residences or residential care centers for adults for which operating certificates are required. Acting upon behalf of the full Council at this meeting, the Committee will review applications consistent with Mental Hygiene Law and develop recommendations for submission to the Commissioner.
June 20, 2008 MHSC Project Review Committee:
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The PRC of the MHSC reviews Prior Approval Review applications filed for facilities other than family care homes, community residences or residential care centers for adults for which operating certificates are required.
June 20, 2008 Mental Health Services Council:
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Authorized under Section 7.05 of New York State Mental Hygiene Law, the MHSC considers matters relating to the improvement of mental health services in the State and advises the Commissioner on any such matter.
April 18, 2008 MHSC Project Review Committee:
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The PRC of the MHSC reviews Prior Approval Review applications filed for facilities other than family care homes, community residences or residential care centers for adults for which operating certificates are required.
April 18, 2008 MHSC Project Review Committee:
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Authorized under Section 7.05 of New York State Mental Hygiene Law, the MHSC considers matters relating to the improvement of mental health services in the State and advises the Commissioner on any such matter.
April 4, 2008 Quarterly Geriatric Mental Health Committee Meeting:
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Interagency Geriatric Mental Health/Chemical Dependency Planning Council
Feb. 22, 2008 MHSC Project Review Committee:
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The PRC of the MHSC reviews Prior Approval Review applications filed for facilities other than family care homes, community residences or residential care centers for adults for which operating certificates are required.
Feb. 22, 2008 Mental Health Services Council:
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Authorized under Section 7.05 of New York State Mental Hygiene Law, the MHSC considers matters relating to the improvement of mental health services in the State and advises the Commissioner on any such matter.
Jan. 25, 2008 MHSC Project Review Committee:
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The PRC of the MHSC reviews Prior Approval Review applications filed for facilities other than family care homes, community residences or residential care centers for adults for which operating certificates are required. Acting upon behalf of the full Council at this meeting, the Committee will review applications consistent with Mental Hygiene Law and develop recommendations for submission to the Commissioner.
Jan. 18, 2008 Inter-Office Coordinating Council:
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The IOCC is a statutorily created entity whose charge is to assure the member agencies OMH, New York State OMRDD and New York State OASAS coordinate certain activities involving the three State mental hygiene agencies.
Dec. 7, 2007 Quarterly Geriatric Mental Health Committee Meeting:
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Interagency Geriatric Mental Health Planning Council