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Local Planning and Network Development (LPND). 2010 Update for LMHAs. Local Service Area Plan. FY 2010 contract requires submission of a comprehensive Local Service Area Plan (LSAP) Provider Network Development Plan in one component of the LSAP
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Local Planning and Network Development(LPND) 2010 Update for LMHAs
Local Service Area Plan • FY 2010 contract requires submission of a comprehensive Local Service Area Plan (LSAP) • Provider Network Development Plan in one component of the LSAP • The Local Services, Crisis Services and Diversion Action sections of the plan are prepared are in narrative format
Scope of Template • Provider Network Development Plan uses the 2010 LPND Template • 2010 template does not cover the Local Service Plan • Instructions for submission of the LSAP found in Information Item I of the Authority Performance Contract
2010 LPND Template • Aim for concise communication of requested information • Use bullet format whenever possible • Limit completed plan to 25 pages • DSHS will request additional information if needed • Separate PowerPoint presentation covers changes to the template
Goals for 2010 • Shared understanding of LMHA needs and provider interests and capacity at the local level • Mutually beneficial procurement provisions • Successful procurement
New Step in Planning Process • Follow-up contact between LMHA and provider required • Initiated by LMHA using DSHS website • LMHA specifies teleconference or visit • LMHA provides scheduling flexibility • Provider has 45 days to participate
New Provision • The LMHA may conclude that a provider is not interested in contracting with the LMHA if the provider does not participate in a teleconference or in-person meeting (whichever is requested by LMHA) within 45 days. • LMHA must assume provider is interested if LMHA does not initiate contact
Significance • An LMHA is not obligated to go through procurement if no providers have demonstrated interest in contracting with the LMHA • DSHS may contact providers to confirm LMHA conclusions regarding provider interest
Content of Meeting • Local conditions • Community needs and preferences • DSHS requirements • Provider experience and capacity • Provider needs and preferences • Level of provider interest
Purpose • LMHAs and providers have complete information for decision-making • Providers can focus on areas with greatest potential for success • LMHAs avoid unsuccessful procurement
Revised Provider Inquiry Form • Single form with checklist of LMHAs • Specific questions about experience • Broad categories of service listed • Service packages vs. discrete services • Adults vs. children/adolescents
Sequence of Events • Conduct initial provider availability assessment first • Use results to frame local meetings • Draft plan • Check DSHS website for additional providers and revise plan if needed
Community Input • Use 2008 plan as the starting point for discussion • Review past plan and results • Describe current options based on provider availability assessment
Community Input • Ensure stakeholders understand procurement is required if providers are available • Request input on how to achieve that goal based local priorities • Services to procure in 2010 • Timeframe for full transition (to use available capacity)
Community Input • If LMHA has no interested providers, focus on other elements of plan: • Reducing barriers • Attracting providers • Improving consumer access and choice • Some questions require no response if LMHA has no interested providers—insert NA as instructed
Review Process • Similar to process used in 2008 • LMHAs will receive questions from LANAC before the scheduled conference call • LANAC has developed approval criteria to guide the review process • These criteria or guidelines are not a substitute for the rule • Document with criteria and explanation available on LPND website
Additional Training • Separate PowerPoint presentation covers the 2010 LPND Template • Modules posted on LPND website • Monthly conference calls through June; schedule posted on website • Presentation at Risk Management Conference on January 29th
Additional Information • Refer to LPND website for additional information and updates: http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/mhcommunity/LPND/ • Submit questions to the LPND Mailbox: LPND@dshs.state.tx.us • Contact Tamara Allen: tamara.allen@dshs.state.tx.us 512-419-2229