Systems Transformation Grants

MISSOURI

Grant Information


Name of Grantee

Department of Mental Health, Division of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities (DMRDD)

Title of Grant

MRDD Systems Transformation Initiative

Type of Grant

Real Choice Systems Transformation Grant

Amount of Grant

$2,971,944

Year Original Funding Received

2005

Contact Information


Robin Rust, Project Director
Department of Mental Health
Division of MRIDD
1706 East Elm Street
Jefferson City, MO 65102

573-751-8209
Robin.rust@dmh.mo.gov

Subcontractor(s)

Change and Innovation Agency (CIA)
University of Missouri Kansas City, Institute for Human Development (UMKC-IHD)
University of Missouri Columbia, Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Target Population(s)


Persons with mental retardation and developmental disabilities.

Goals


  • Comprehensive quality management system.
  • Transformation of information technology to support systems change.
  • Creation of a system that more effectively manages the funding for long-term supports that promote community living options.

Activities


  • Develop a consumer/family/self-advocate board that provides feedback and guidance to DMRDD regarding the quality management system.
  • Fully utilize the Missouri Quality Outcomes standards as measures for success.
  • Ensure that key stakeholders participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the education/training process.
  • Include the Division of MR/DD's Quality Integrated Functions as a component in the College of Direct Support training.
  • Analyze the current quality management system and adapt, as required.
  • Expand a system that will identify changes in the quality of life of individuals transitioning from habilitation centers to the community.
  • Integrate current data systems to more efficiently meet information needs.
  • Develop activities to ensure stakeholders can effectively utilize the information system.
  • Leverage available funding from all sources.
  • Broaden options for contracting with qualified providers to increase service capacity.
  • Ensure a consistent process for transition planning and sharing important information (case histories, support preferences, relationships, etc.) for individuals who are transitioning.
  • Strengthen mentoring opportunities as a means of helping consumers transition (peer-to-peer, family-to-family, etc.).
  • Ensure that the person-centered planning process identifies and utilizes the system of informal supports (neighbors, friends, coworkers, churches, etc.).
  • Further develop self-directed support options.
  • Develop the MR/DD-specific content for the Network of Care Web page.
  • Develop a variety of resources that support individuals in making informed choices.
  • Develop a compendium of evidenced based and best practices, and provide technical assistance regarding them to stakeholders.
  • Develop community crisis teams and behavioral supports to include all disciplines (social work, psychiatry, etc.) and other agencies (police departments, etc.).
  • Develop community alternatives to hospitalization, and improve access to outpatient services.
  • Develop an Interactive Autism Network.
  • Develop and implement a training program that meets the needs of targeted stakeholders.
  • Support the expansion of the College of Direct Support online training program statewide.

Abstract


The focus of the grant is on creating the infrastructure needed to develop an integrated comprehensive quality management system that includes (1) improved measures of outcomes for both consumers and providers and (2) an advanced information technology system that fully integrates quality management databases and provides ready access to information and resources. In addition, Missouri will rebalance the long-term community support system through facilitating the transitions of individuals in state-operated institutions to community services and supports. Through these initiatives, the State will develop a more coherent system of long-term care supports in Missouri.