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After two recent
unannounced inspections by federal regulators, Anoka-Metro Regional Treatment
Center has returned to full compliance with federal rules for hospital
operations and patient care. The state-operated psychiatric hospital in Anoka
treats patients with complex mental illnesses and behavioral health conditions.
The 110-bed facility serves the entire state. Learn more in a news release.
Capping a
decades-long career of service to children and families, Minnesota Department
of Human Services Assistant Commissioner Jim Koppel will retire next month. Nikki
Farago, current Deputy Assistant Commissioner for Children and Family Services,
will serve as Assistant Commissioner. Read more in a news release.
To
honor refugees and recognize the contributions they make for their families and
communities, Governor Mark Dayton proclaimed June 2018 as Refugee
Recognition Month. The Minnesota Resettlement Program Office aids refugees by providing
services through its partners to meet basic needs. More information about
Refugee Recognition Month is on
the DHS website.
Elder abuse prevention, the opioid crisis and affordable health care were
key human services issues before the Legislature during the 2018 session. The
session ended with vetoes of the omnibus spending and tax bills, leaving only
the pension bill and a number of policy nonbudget bills signed into law. DHS
did not advance a policy bill and had a comparatively small budget request. A
summary of 2018
changes affecting human services is on the DHS website, along with other legislative
information.
For accessible formats of this publication or assistance
with additional equal access to human services, write to dhs.communications@state.mn.us,
call 651-431-2911, or use your preferred relay service.
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