GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1993

S	1 

SENATE BILL 1000*

Short Title:  MHSC/MH/DD/SA Improvement Funds.	(Public)
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Sponsors: Senator Conder.
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Referred to:  Appropriations.
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April 29, 1993

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE QUALITY IMPROVEMENT REPORT FOR MENTAL HEALTH, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES IN NORTH CAROLINA.
Whereas, the Mental Health Study Commission has endorsed the Quality Improvement Report for Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse Services; and
Whereas, the Quality Improvement Report recommends the development of, and transition to, a Quality Improvement System for the Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse Services in North Carolina; and
Whereas, the report reflects the philosophy and implementation of the trend throughout business and industry to focus on involving everyone in the organization in continuously improving how work is performed in order to meet customer expectations of the quality of services received; and
Whereas, every citizen in North Carolina has the right to expect the provision of services of the highest quality and effectiveness, responsive to needs and expectations; and
Whereas, the focus of the Quality Improvement Initiative is on the continuous improvement of the functions and processes of service delivery rather than the details and paperwork that currently dominate the provision of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse Services; and
Whereas, the implementation of the Quality Improvement Initiative will be guided by the principles of service accessibility, early intervention and family-centered responsiveness, services driven by consumer needs, the empowerment of consumers through expanded choices, the empowerment of providers to remove barriers to quality, and simplicity; Now, therefore,
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
Section 1.  There is appropriated from the General Fund to the Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse Services, Department of Human Resources, the sum of two hundred forty-eight thousand two hundred fifty-five dollars ($248,255) for the 1993-94 fiscal year and the sum of five hundred eleven thousand three hundred eighty-four dollars ($511,384) for the 1994-95 fiscal year for the development and implementation of the Quality Improvement Initiative.
Sec. 2.  This act becomes effective July 1, 1993.