State Indicator Pilot Grants
SOUTH CAROLINA
A Joint Effort of the Survey and Analysis and State Planning and Development Branches, the Center for Mental Health Services, operated through the MHSIP Program
| Co-Director Katherine Hepfer DMH State Planner South Carolina Department of Mental Health 2414 Bull Street Columbia, South Carolina 29202 Phone: (803) 898-8519 Fax: (803) 898-8590 kmh73@gw.state.sc.us |
Co-Director Fred Hobbs Statistics and Research Administrator South Carolina Department of Mental Health 2414 Bull Street Columbia, South Carolina 29202 Phone: (803) 898-8357 Fax: (803) 898-8350 fgh86@gw.state.sc.us |
| Data Developer Ellen Sparks South Carolina Department of Mental Health 2414 Bull Street Columbia, South Carolina 29202 Phone: (803) 898-8572 ems68@gw.state.sc.us |
Dave Mahrer Director, Office of Quality Improvement/Outcomes South Carolina Department of Mental Health 2414 Bull Street Columbia, South Carolina 29202 Phone: (803) 898-8574 dlm84@gw.state.sc.us |
Research Analyst |
GRANT NUMBER: 1 HR1 SM52541-01
FUNDING PERIOD: September 30, l998 - August 31, 2001
TOTAL ALLOCATION FOR FY’ 98: $99,104
PROJECT SUMMARY
The three goals of the South Carolina Department of Mental Health (DMH) include developing indicators not already collected in the State that reflect the required Five State Feasibility Study indicators. The second goal of the Department will be to include input from consumers, family members, and other advocates. A third goal will be to give clinicians and consumers information on best practices for mental health services. South Carolina is currently able to compile 15 of the 28 indicators required. In this project, resources will also be used to refine the 15 established indicators to ensure that systems are in place to collect consistently defined and accurate data. The ultimate goal is to develop a refined performance indicator system which will be implemented on a state-wide basis by the end of the three year period.