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Washington County outlines corrective action for children’s long‑term support as wait list holds steady
Summary
Health & Human Services staff told the committee they submitted a corrective action plan to the state and will meet the Department of Health Services on May 8; since January the county enrolled 21 children but the wait list fell by only five, prompting follow‑up and a July update to the committee.
Washington County Health & Human Services staff reported to the committee April 23 that they submitted a corrective action plan to the state Department of Health Services (DHS) and will meet DHS on May 8 to seek final approval.
Julie (staff member, Washington County Health & Human Services) said the county contracted with an external provider, Sirona Recovery, to add case management capacity. She told the committee the contractor has hired one case manager who started earlier in April, the county filled its own vacancy on March 10, and offers have been accepted for additional case managers with May start dates. Julie said that when all planned…
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