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Recent data has shown a general increase in COVID-19 cases in many healthcare and residential facilities, but the spike is particularly pronounced in behavioral health residential facilities. Please join the Minnesota Department of Human Services and the Minnesota Department of Health for a conversation about steps you can take to mitigate COVID-19 spikes in behavioral health facilities. This discussion will include a review of compliance requirements, applicable waivers, and best practices.
Date and Time
- December 10, 2020, 9-10AM
- December 11, 2020, 2-3PM
WebEx
Audience
- Residential Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder providers
Agenda:
- Welcome, current data, and testing (10 minutes)
- Doug Annett, Deputy Assistant Commissioner—Minnesota Department of Human Services, Community Supports Administration
Covid mitigation strategies (10 minutes)
- JP Mahoehney, Nursing Specialist—Minnesota Department of Health
Current licensing waivers (10 minutes)
- Keith Koegler, Policy Analyst—Minnesota Department of Human Services, Licensing Division
Telemedicine waivers (10 minutes)
- Dr. Neerja Singh, Behavioral Health Services Clinical Director—Minnesota Department of Human Services, Community Supports Division
Q&A (20 minutes)
About the Behavioral Health e-Memo
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For more information about Behavioral Health Services in Minnesota, visit:
Children’s mental health / Adult mental health / Substance use disorder / Resources for partners and providers
For more information about this e-Memo please feel free to contact us at youropinionmatters.dhs@state.mn.us
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