Integration information ignites implementation - integration information, ignite implementation, is an expansion of the ccbhc model aimed at improving the quality of mental health and substance use…

Integration information ignites implementation - integration information, ignite implementation, is an expansion of the ccbhc model aimed at improving the quality of mental health and substance use disorder treatment. Implementation of ongoing real-time data reporting will inform practice management to address a 200% spike in crisis services with a highly qualified community shared workforce. Since becoming a ccbhc, our agency has doubled the number of unique individuals served and is committed to increasing access by another 7%-10%. Wallowa county, with a population of 7,051, is geographically isolated, vast in size, and culturally conservative. Individuals with MH and SUD diagnoses generally mirror the ethnic makeup of this frontier county as a whole. Wallowa county is predominantly white with "white alone" making up 93.7% of the population, with 2.6% identifying as two or more races. The largest minority group is hispanic at 2.8%. Wallowa county has a high rate of persons 65 and over (27% in wallowa county VS 15.9% statwide). The median age of the county is 52.7, as compared to the statewide median of 37.3. The two fastest growing age categories are over 65 and under 18. Wallowa county's poverty rate is 14.6%, higher than the national average of 12.7%. The uninsured rate has tripled from 5% to 17%. As a ccbhc, our populations of focus consists of all community members regardless of location or payer. However, due to the integrated care model we have additionally identified a sub-population made up of males between the ages of 15 and 33.through culturally and linguistically appropriate service (CLAS) delivery, the ccbhc will continue increasing access to routine care, continue reducing ED admissions, ensure ongoing data collection to inform practice management, and lower the prevalence of dental neglect that increases the risk of poor physical, psychological and emotional health outcomes.