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Behavioral Health staff report audit progress, interoperability burden and staffing pressures
Summary
Gary Sanderson and Jessica reported audit corrective actions, new state BHIN requirements (effective 01/01/2026) and interoperability/API standards that county EHRs currently do not meet; the director warned of critical staffing vacancies and outlined retention steps.
Plumas County behavioral‑health staff updated the commission on audit work, new state notices and continuing staffing pressures that could affect service delivery.
Gary Sanderson, the county AOD administrator, said he submitted fiscal‑year audit evidence and a corrective action plan and is awaiting state response on five remaining findings. He summarized two behavioral health information notices (BHINs) that were backdated and take effect Jan. 1, 2026, covering facility licensure fee increases and expanded reporting requirements for substance use disorder treatment facilities.
"The new requirements were effective…
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