24 Miss. Code. R. 2-16.10 - Care Coordination
A. Care
Coordination aims to improve the quality of care of people with behavioral
health conditions by ensuring that services are well-coordinated across
different providers and settings.
B. DMH/C and DMH/P providers must have
implemented written policies and procedures which include the following care
coordination activities/principles, in addition to other applicable care
coordination activities as outlined elsewhere in the DMH Operational
Standards:
1. Collaborative Care:
Promoting collaboration among primary care providers, behavioral health care
providers, and other service providers to ensure a holistic care
approach.
2. Care Planning and
Coordination: Addressing in service plans the unique needs and preferences of
people being served and coordinating care across different providers and
specialties.
3. Information
Sharing: Ensuring appropriate and timely sharing of a person's information
among care team members while adhering to applicable informed consent, release
of information, and privacy and confidentiality policies and laws, such as
HIPAA.
4. Care Transition:
Facilitating smooth transitions between different levels of care to prevent
gaps in treatment and ensure continuity of care.
5. Quality Improvement and Performance
Measurement: Monitoring and evaluating care coordination processes, outcomes,
and persons' experiences to identify areas for improvement.
Notes
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