Local Planning and Network

Development(LPND)

2010 Update for Private Providers

Content The training module for 2008 provides

historical information and explains the content of the rule

This presentation covers only changes for 2010

All new providers should complete the 2008 module before viewing this update: http://www.talho.org/lmha/lmha_registration.html

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

Content of Meeting

Local conditions Community needs and preferences 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

Significance An LMHA is not obligated to go through

procurement if no providers have demonstrated interested in contracting with the LMHA

DSHS may contact providers to confirm LMHA conclusions regarding provider interest

DSHS Website Information about DSHS requirements Links to detailed information on

Resiliency and Disease Management Information about each LMHA: location,

counties, service capacity Provider Inquiry Form http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/

mhcommunity/LPND/providers.shtm

Revised 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

Recommendations

Be Selective

Be selective in completing Provider Inquiry Form

Narrow focus with information about individual LMHAs

Comment on Draft Documents

Rule relies on open communication to promote successful outcome

LMHAs need provider input to avoid non-productive procurement

LMHAs value active involvement DSHS and LANAC consider LMHA

response during review

Comment on Draft Plans

Clarify your interests and needs Consider economic feasibility Provide suggestions for improvement

Comment on Draft RFP/RFA Additional information providers need Barriers to participation Changes required to attract applications

Additional Information Refer to the DSHS website for additional

information about Local Planning and Network Development: http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/mhcommunity/LPND/

Questions can be submitted to the LPND Mailbox: LPND@dshs.state.tx.us