In the past several months, much activity has occurred
surrounding 1) a corrective action plan, which includes intensive mentoring at
the service clinics; 2) interim and end dates for compliance; and 3) consumer
and family member involvement.
On December 17, 2004, the court adopted as an additional
order a negotiated agreement that provides for an end date to the case and
interim compliance dates for the remaining obligations of the defendants. The Center plans to enhance its monitoring of
ADHS’ activities, including budget issues.
Additionally, the Court Monitor will conduct “spot reviews,” in addition
to conducting the annual audit, to monitor compliance with the orders. ADHS has reported that it plans to provide
more rigorous oversight of VO.
The Center has been working with consumers, family members
and consumer advocates to learn about their concerns, most of which are
addressed by the court’s existing orders.
Over the next several months, the Center will also participate in
discussions with ADHS and consumers and family members regarding three areas of
concern that fall outside of the Court’s orders: pharmacy issues; peer
oversight of the system as a whole; and VO’s expenditures.
The Center and co-counsel the Center for Public
Representation and the