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 Committees
& Forums
Much
of MHCA's work is carried out through its committees and forums.
Members have discovered that participating in our various committees and
forums affords them opportunities for learning and networking as they
contribute personally to the continued growth and development of MHCA. Standing
Committees oversee the central and ongoing business of the
organization; Forums examine topics of
critical and timely concern and are open to participation by all
members; Task Forces carry out specific
projects identified and supported by the membership at large but are
usually limited to an appointed core of members.
Instructions:
(For MHCA members
only) Please click on a committee or forum name to visit
that site.
The
work of this Committee encompasses the efforts of two former
committees, informing members about issues related to applied research. A primary goal is to create a meaningful
set of benchmarking tools for use in measuring a complete array of
excellence indicators. MHCA members are encouraged to submit
information to the committee's Accreditation
Surveyor Report Card (an accreditation review data bank, which is
available for members prior to their own site visits). In the report
card, you will find contact information on JCAHO
surveyors and CARF
surveyors. The committee acts as a clearing-house on outcomes
tools, provides information on the best tools, how to use them and
present them, and develops training for members around outcome measures.
A nationally used Customer Satisfaction Management System was
developed and is marketed by MHCA to members and others in the
behavioral healthcare industry. An MHCA National Data Center performs
analysis and provides reports on the customer satisfaction instruments.
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These
Standing Committees perform duties as implied by their names and are
made up of appointed officers and members.
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From
MHCA's inception, members have recognized that the ever-changing health
environment makes it crucial for them to focus on "what’s ahead
for behavioral health service providers." This Forum makes every
effort to prepare MHCA members for the future. Operating as a
"think tank", it focuses on identifying and anticipating
issues and opportunities for tomorrow's community mental health center.
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Information
& Technology Committee members perform the valuable function of analyzing and
recommending information systems for use by member centers. Another of
its responsibilities is to ensure effective communication; in this
effort, the committee has championed MHCA's Internet presence through
development of the Association's website. The committee meets as a
Forum and encourages wide participation.
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MHCA's newest committee, formed to
explore issues such as: expansion into global markets, international
branding, boundaryless products and services, etc.
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The Marketing Committee
explores issues, goals, and strategies to enhance the identity of MHCA
members. The work and reputation of our members serve as the excellent
basis of MHCA's corporate "brand". It is to further members'
reach that MHCA seeks to expand our shared recognition.
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This
Standing Committee includes a representative from each member region and
is staffed by the Director of Member Services. The committee has
developed membership criteria and a formal recruitment process. It meets
twice a year to review membership retention and recruitment and to
consider issues dealing with membership. The committee also is actively
involved in guest and new member orientation (held at each meeting) and
maintains contact with members who are absent.
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This
Forum’s objective is to identify and analyze present trends and issues
related to behavioral health managed care and to communicate these to
the MHCA membership. MHCA members who have had experience in the managed
care arena (both successful and non-successful) are encouraged to share
their experiences with the larger membership.
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This
Standing Committee provides oversight and establishes the process for
nominations and elections for the MHCA Board of Directors. It also
presents a slate for election of the officers of the Corporation.
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