Budget Amendment ID: FY2017-S4-653

EHS 653

Quality Outcomes

Mr. Tarr moved that the proposed new text be amended by inserting after section _ the following new section:-

by inserting, after section ___, the following new section:-

"SECTION __. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the department of public health shall provide an update on the creation and implementation of a public facing quality outcomes dashboard. This dashboard shall report on, but not be limited to (i) consumer satisfaction responses including treatment with dignity and respect, appropriateness of services, expertise of treatment staff, consumer education, and other measures with respect to the provision of substance abuse services; and (ii) nationally recognized Washington Circle and federal SAMSHA outcome-based measurers, including, but not limited to, step-down to next level of care, abstinence measures, and recidivisim to higher levels of care within 14-days and 30-days.

Said update shall be submitted to the clerks of the house and senate and the joint committee on public health and the joint committee on mental health and substance abuse by December 31, 2016"