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Live reporting by Pamela Taylor
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A vote on CEO Eric Doeh’s annual incentive compensation was tabled until the March board meeting to give the executive committee time to meet and make a recommendation. DWIHN’s new administrative building and crisis care center are nearly complete.

Hello Detroit! 🎶🎵🎶 I'm live tweeting the DWIHN Full Board Meeting today at 1p for for #DETdocumenters @DetDocumenters media partners: @BridgeDet313 @chalkbeatDET @freep @metrotimes @Michigan_Public @media_outlier @PlanetDetroit @wdet @wxyzdetroit
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@DetDocumenters @BridgeDet313 @chalkbeatDET @freep @metrotimes @michigan_public @media_outlier @PlanetDetroit @wdet @wxyzdetroit The Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network is compassionate and committed to the 122,000 children and adults it serves in Detroit and Wayne County.
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@DetDocumenters @BridgeDet313 @chalkbeatDET @freep @metrotimes @michigan_public @media_outlier @PlanetDetroit @wdet @wxyzdetroit We understand the immense responsibility we have been given and we go above and beyond in supporting the people we serve and the hundreds of Providers in our System of Care.
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@DetDocumenters @BridgeDet313 @chalkbeatDET @freep @metrotimes @michigan_public @media_outlier @PlanetDetroit @wdet @wxyzdetroit Our Provider Network supports and serves individuals with serious mental illness, children with serious emotional disturbance, people with autism, individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and those with substance use disorder. We are Here to Talk.
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@DetDocumenters @BridgeDet313 @chalkbeatDET @freep @metrotimes @michigan_public @media_outlier @PlanetDetroit @wdet @wxyzdetroit We are Here to Talk. Here to Help. Website: Today's Agenda: dwihn.org dwihn.org/board/Full_Feb…
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@DetDocumenters @BridgeDet313 @chalkbeatDET @freep @metrotimes @michigan_public @media_outlier @PlanetDetroit @wdet @wxyzdetroit If you believe anything in the coverage today is inaccurate, please email us at documenters@outliermedia.org with “Correction Request” in the subject line.
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@DetDocumenters @BridgeDet313 @chalkbeatDET @freep @metrotimes @michigan_public @media_outlier @PlanetDetroit @wdet @wxyzdetroit I'm about to get into the city today. It's looking gorgeous outside. See ya @ 1pm
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@DetDocumenters @BridgeDet313 @chalkbeatDET @freep @metrotimes @michigan_public @media_outlier @PlanetDetroit @wdet @wxyzdetroit DWIHN meeting called to order @ 1:03p. Roll call/ There is a quorum. Agenda item #3- approved Item #5-approved
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@DetDocumenters @BridgeDet313 @chalkbeatDET @freep @metrotimes @michigan_public @media_outlier @PlanetDetroit @wdet @wxyzdetroit Agenda Item #8: The nominating committee presented the following slate: Chair: Dora Brown Vice Chair: Lynne Carter Treasurer: Bernard Parker Secretary: William Phillips This slate was voted down
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@DetDocumenters @BridgeDet313 @chalkbeatDET @freep @metrotimes @michigan_public @media_outlier @PlanetDetroit @wdet @wxyzdetroit Alternate slate presented: Chair: Cynthia Tagg Vice Chair: Kevin McNamara Treasurer: Dora Brown Secretary: Eva Garza Dewaelsche This slate was approved. These are the elected officers for Fiscal year 2024-25
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@DetDocumenters @BridgeDet313 @chalkbeatDET @freep @metrotimes @michigan_public @media_outlier @PlanetDetroit @wdet @wxyzdetroit Item #9: Clarification-compensation until October 2024. Executive committee did not approve after board comments. Question: has this been properly vetted since the executive committee has not approved these objectives. Options: table or bring it out of committee
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@DetDocumenters @BridgeDet313 @chalkbeatDET @freep @metrotimes @michigan_public @media_outlier @PlanetDetroit @wdet @wxyzdetroit Item #9 has been tabled until the next meeting to allow the executive committee to discuss. The CEO, Eric Doeh, agrees with the decision as it follows the requirements of the contract.
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@DetDocumenters @BridgeDet313 @chalkbeatDET @freep @metrotimes @michigan_public @media_outlier @PlanetDetroit @wdet @wxyzdetroit Closed session minutes weren't distributed during the session. Minutes will be distributed to members who were present but they must be returned. 1/17/24 minutes were approved as a bundle. The closed session minutes will be reconsidered after review and voted on.
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@DetDocumenters @BridgeDet313 @chalkbeatDET @freep @metrotimes @michigan_public @media_outlier @PlanetDetroit @wdet @wxyzdetroit Members not present during the closed session should abstain. Motion to reconsider the closed session minutes has been approved. Motion carries Motion to approve the 1/24/24 minutes. Motion carries
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@DetDocumenters @BridgeDet313 @chalkbeatDET @freep @metrotimes @michigan_public @media_outlier @PlanetDetroit @wdet @wxyzdetroit There is discussion about the content of the minutes. Is the content being approved or just the minutes? Motion to reconsider the approval of the agenda. Would like to move Items 16 and items 17 to follow item #9. Approved
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@DetDocumenters @BridgeDet313 @chalkbeatDET @freep @metrotimes @michigan_public @media_outlier @PlanetDetroit @wdet @wxyzdetroit Item #17: Motion to bundle and approve unfinished business and vote. Motion carried Item #18: Motion to bundle new business and approve and vote as they have been thoroughly discussed in committees and departments. Motion carried
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@DetDocumenters @BridgeDet313 @chalkbeatDET @freep @metrotimes @michigan_public @media_outlier @PlanetDetroit @wdet @wxyzdetroit X. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS A) Board Chair Report 1) Update Board Development – Board Study Session – (Wednesday, January 31, 2024): Full Board attended the meeting 2) BA#23-38 (Revised) – Workers’ Compensation Insurance (Exigent Approval)
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@DetDocumenters @BridgeDet313 @chalkbeatDET @freep @metrotimes @michigan_public @media_outlier @PlanetDetroit @wdet @wxyzdetroit ) 3) Update Community Mental Health Association of Michigan (CMHAM) Annual Winter Conference February 6th & 7th 2024 –Kalamazoo, Michigan (Nominations) Dora Brown attended the meeting
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@DetDocumenters @BridgeDet313 @chalkbeatDET @freep @metrotimes @michigan_public @media_outlier @PlanetDetroit @wdet @wxyzdetroit 4) National Council for Mental Wellbeing – NatCon24 – April 15-17, 2024, St. Louis, Missouri BOD Kinloch and Bullock scheduled to attend
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@DetDocumenters @BridgeDet313 @chalkbeatDET @freep @metrotimes @michigan_public @media_outlier @PlanetDetroit @wdet @wxyzdetroit 5) Regional Chamber of Commerce 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference – Mackinac Island, Michigan (May 28th– 31st, 2024) Opportunity is still available. Concern about the availability of hotel rooms
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@DetDocumenters @BridgeDet313 @chalkbeatDET @freep @metrotimes @michigan_public @media_outlier @PlanetDetroit @wdet @wxyzdetroit 6) Community Mental Health Association of Michigan (CMHAM) Annual Summer Conference – June 11th & 12th 2024 – Grand Traverse, Michigan (Elections) Voting members are encouraged to attend
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@DetDocumenters @BridgeDet313 @chalkbeatDET @freep @metrotimes @michigan_public @media_outlier @PlanetDetroit @wdet @wxyzdetroit CMHAM) Annual Fall Conference – October 21st & 22nd 2024 – Grand Traverse, Michigan BOD Bentounsi is planning to attend
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@DetDocumenters @BridgeDet313 @chalkbeatDET @freep @metrotimes @michigan_public @media_outlier @PlanetDetroit @wdet @wxyzdetroit B) Executive Committee 1) Update Board Self-Assessment: 100% Board participation 2) Update Annual Report to the Commission: completed 2/15 with positive outcomes C) Finance Committee: 3 items 1. Received $1 million dollars from the State of Michigan
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@DetDocumenters @BridgeDet313 @chalkbeatDET @freep @metrotimes @michigan_public @media_outlier @PlanetDetroit @wdet @wxyzdetroit 2. Received $6.4 million to subsidize the general fund 3. Received $5 million from opioid settlement to be used 2023-2030 with specific rules to abate the use of opioids
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@DetDocumenters @BridgeDet313 @chalkbeatDET @freep @metrotimes @michigan_public @media_outlier @PlanetDetroit @wdet @wxyzdetroit D) Program Compliance Committee: met 2/14 highlighting 2 programs 1. Pipeline to Success: students and behavioral health professionals 2. Suicide Prevention: up and running to help reverse negative national trend
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@DetDocumenters @BridgeDet313 @chalkbeatDET @freep @metrotimes @michigan_public @media_outlier @PlanetDetroit @wdet @wxyzdetroit E) Recipient Rights Advisory Committee: Did not meet in February However it was noted that the 3 year assessment was passed with substantial compliance FYI: Both BOD Glenn and Ruth celebrated birthdays on 2/20 and wished each other Happy Birthday
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@DetDocumenters @BridgeDet313 @chalkbeatDET @freep @metrotimes @michigan_public @media_outlier @PlanetDetroit @wdet @wxyzdetroit XI. SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER OVERSIGHT (SUD) POLICY BOARD REPORT: Met 2x this week 2/19-There was no quorum 2/20-voted on 1 item with unanimous approval
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@DetDocumenters @BridgeDet313 @chalkbeatDET @freep @metrotimes @michigan_public @media_outlier @PlanetDetroit @wdet @wxyzdetroit XII. QUALITY ASSURANCE PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT PLAN (QAPIP) EXECUTIVE SUMMARY (Program Compliance) Goals setting and standards have been set to the highest level. External quality reviews and performance indicator data indicate that most goals and objectives have been met.
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@DetDocumenters @BridgeDet313 @chalkbeatDET @freep @metrotimes @michigan_public @media_outlier @PlanetDetroit @wdet @wxyzdetroit Recidivism is a concern. Member services are timely and received 100% validation. A few providers had some documentation issues.
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@DetDocumenters @BridgeDet313 @chalkbeatDET @freep @metrotimes @michigan_public @media_outlier @PlanetDetroit @wdet @wxyzdetroit XIV. QUALITY ASSURANCE PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT PLAN (QAPIP) ANNUAL EVALUATION AND WORKPLAN FY2022-2023 (Program Compliance) XV. QUALITY ASSURANCE PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT PLAN (QAPIP) WORK PLAN FY2023-2024 (Program Compliance)
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@DetDocumenters @BridgeDet313 @chalkbeatDET @freep @metrotimes @michigan_public @media_outlier @PlanetDetroit @wdet @wxyzdetroit XXI. PROVIDER PRESENTATION – Gesher Human Services (formerly JVS Human Services): Gesher means Bridge in the Jewish faith. Gesher receives most of its funding in Wayne County from DWIHN. Gesher provided a powerpoint presentation highlighting its services.
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@DetDocumenters @BridgeDet313 @chalkbeatDET @freep @metrotimes @michigan_public @media_outlier @PlanetDetroit @wdet @wxyzdetroit There are multiple locations throughout Wayne County offering the following services.
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@DetDocumenters @BridgeDet313 @chalkbeatDET @freep @metrotimes @michigan_public @media_outlier @PlanetDetroit @wdet @wxyzdetroit Participants are able to get on the job training and apply learned skills at various placement sites. There was a question asked about participants receiving household and budgeting training as well as mental health first aid.
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@DetDocumenters @BridgeDet313 @chalkbeatDET @freep @metrotimes @michigan_public @media_outlier @PlanetDetroit @wdet @wxyzdetroit XXII. REVIEW OF ACTION ITEMS 1. CEO compensation tabled 2. Report on the uses of the opioid funds XXIII. GOOD & WELFARE/PUBLIC COMMENT/ANNOUNCEMENTS: XXIV. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting was adjourned at 2:34pm
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@DetDocumenters @BridgeDet313 @chalkbeatDET @freep @metrotimes @michigan_public @media_outlier @PlanetDetroit @wdet @wxyzdetroit This concludes the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network Full Board Meeting. For more meeting coverage, check out documenters.org
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