DEPARTMENT: Social Services-Adult Services
FILE TYPE: Regular Information
TITLE
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Update On Task Force Final Report On Priority Admissions To State-Operated Treatment Programs
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Receive an update on the final report from the Task Force on Priority Admissions to State-Operated Programs.
SUMMARY
The Task Force on Priority Admissions to State-Operated Treatment Programs was established by the Minnesota Legislature in 2023 to review and evaluate the impact of the state's Priority Admissions Law. The Priority Admissions Law mandates the prioritization of individuals into state-operated treatment facilities under specific conditions. The task force was directed to:
• Evaluate the impact of priority admissions under Minnesota law of the State’s ability to serve all individuals in need of care of state-operated services;
• Analyze the impact of priority admissions on the mental health system in the State of Minnesota;
• Provide recommendations for improvements or alternatives to the current priority admissions requirements; and
• Identify and provide recommendations for providing treatment to individuals referred under the priority admissions requirements as well as other individuals in the community who require treatment at a state-operated treatment program.
The Task Force concluded their work and published a final report (Attachment: Task Force Report).
In response to the Task Force Report, County Associations issued a memo stating their position on the report (Attachment: County Coalition Memo).
Staff will summarize the Task Force report, current state in Dakota County, and impact of lack of treatment options for those who meet priority admission criteria.
RECOMMENDATION
recommendation
Information only; no action requested.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
None.
☒ None ☐ Current budget ☐ Other
☐ Amendment Requested ☐ New FTE(s) requested
RESOLUTION
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Information only; no action requested.
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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
None.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment: Task Force Report
Attachment: County Coalition Memo
BOARD GOALS
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☐ A Successful Place for Business and Jobs ☐ Excellence in Public Service
CONTACTS
Department Head: Evan Henspeter
Author: Emily Schug