Debra Ehret

Debra Ehret - MDH
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Debra Ehret from MDH presented a report on both the statewide and linkage working groups. She began by handing out information from the statewide plan working group. The advisory group is updating the PC on information that came out of the statewide working group retreat. They are considering several models for planning, one regional planning model would be comprised of the eight already existing community health services (CHS) areas, the second of the proposed models contains regional hubs, the third model is focused on providing technical assistance, the forth proposes a joint RFP process for both prevention and care, the fifth model is based on using agencies that are already providing services and helping them link together to improve service delivery. Debra said the next step is another meeting of the core group on June 5 th. Then there will then be another retreat in late June to refine the models and come up with more refined recommendations. Next, Debra will travel around the state to get feedback from members in outstate Minnesota.
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Debra reminded the PC that the current HRSA reauthorization allows CARE Act money to be used for counseling, testing and referral for high-risk populations. The goal is to increase access to care. They are also interested in expanding the relationships between systems of care and points of entry. Debra conducted an informal telephone survey with 35 points of entry including: emergency rooms, federally qualified health centers, STD clinics/CBO's, state/county correctional facilities, school based clinics, detox/methadone programs, juvenile corrections/detention, homeless shelters, mental health crisis centers, teen clinics, chemical dependency treatment facilities and college health services.
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Debra passed out a flyer for the Everyday People's Health Fair. Please ask her for more if you need them.

Debra EhretMinnesota Department of Health

Debra Ehret - MDH, working groups consultant
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Julie Hanson began by introducing Debra Ehret - the new staff person working for MDH who will be staffing both working groups.

Debra Ehret - MDH
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Debra seconded the motion as it stands.
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Debra also asked for clarification of the degree of work that can be accomplished with the needs assessment for this amount of money.
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VII. Statewide Plan working group update - Debra Ehret

Debra provided an update of the activities of the statewide plan working group. She began by reviewing the objectives that the group identified and gave a progress update for each. This summer Debra will look at the feasibility of regional planning by meeting with other CHS planning groups.
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Debra asked the subcommittee to solicit more involvement from members of the HIV Positive committee.

Debra Ehret, M.P.H.Minnesota Department of Health