by Ike Evans | Sep 29, 2015
“Seclusion and restraint” is using physical force, restricting movement, or involuntarily medicating or isolating people to manage their behavior. These methods are often used to control people at risk of harming themselves or others in settings such as juvenile...
by Hogg Staff | Sep 28, 2015
Policy Recommendation: Addressing the Texas Mental Health Workforce Shortage Introduction People experiencing mental illness can achieve recovery and wellness when appropriate mental health services and supports are available. Through recovery, they can live...
by Hogg Staff | Sep 28, 2015
Policy Recommendation: Eliminating Behavioral Health Disparities through Integrated Health Care Background The goal of integrating health care for racial and ethnic minority populations and people with limited English proficiency is to improve their health and...
by Hogg Staff | Sep 28, 2015
Policy Brief: Competency Restoration Introduction What is Competency Restoration? Competency restoration is the process used when an individual charged with a crime is found by a court to be incompetent to stand trial, typically due to an active mental illness or an...
by Hogg Staff | Sep 28, 2015
Policy Brief: Integrated Health Care Overview The 1115 Medicaid Transformation Waiver requires that regional health partnerships (RHPs) demonstrate improved outcomes, decreased costs and improved consumer experience. It is critical that RHPs define appropriate metrics...
