Grant Writing Needs Management Plan
Abstract
Many agencies and organizations desire to implement
programs every day of any given year. Grant writers work diligently by
researching funding websites to secure funds for programs and supply needed
resources for initiatives and agendas. Writing a winning grant proposal is one
of the myriad responsibilities of a grant writer. In this paper, a needs
statement and management plan will be developed for a fictitious, grant-funded
wellness clinic program for those affected with mental health disorders and
addictions as part of the Highland Mental Health Center. This new clinic will
be referred to as New Leaf.
Needs Statement & Management Plan
Highland Mental Health Center (HMHC) was formed in 2002 to
be a leading not-for-profit mental health provider in the middle Tennessee
area. At HMHC, a “no wrong door” method is used and serves individuals with
co-occurring psychological health and addictions based on its fundamental principles.
These services are free to anyone in the local Appalachian region who has a
mental health condition, psychosis, or dependence as general well-being and healthiness
are significant factors of one’s life. Overall, this area has a high proportion
of persons at or beneath poverty level. According to the U.S. Census Bureau,
each targeted county has poverty levels above the state’s percentage (17.8%)
with one county being slightly lower (Smith County 17.3%). The percentage of
people living in poverty ranges from 27.8% to 17.3% (Zullig & Hendryx, 2011
). The New Leaf Clinic will be a principal intercession approach that involves
a complete, cohesive health clinic rooted in a social fitness treatment center.
The primary goal of
HMHC is to expand the basic healthiness standing of individuals with grave psychological
illnesses and those with co-occurring drug or alcohol use disorders who have or
are at danger for severe primary disorders and continuing diseases. The funder
for the New Leaf Clinic will be a grant SAMHSA via Tennessee Department of
Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services. The New Leaf Clinic goal is to
provide a managed and unified service through the joining of primary care services
in a cooperative wellness setting. The New Leaf Clinic plans to enroll 875
individuals during a four-year program and foresee numerous optimistic outcomes.
This involves decreases in health factors such as glucose, weight, blood
pressure, and other wellness factors. Providing access to clinic care, care management,
and psychological wellness enhances opportunities for individuals to succeed and
alter the long term illnesses. Appalachian residents are morel likely to rush
to an emergency room, thus not identify the extent of their psychological and
dependence issues. Findings show that Appalachian residents are likely to
report humiliation, be in denial, and not feel confident in seeking treatment (Snell-Rood,
2018).
Needs Statement
Highlands Mental Health center is seeking $400,000 (10%
Prevention and Health Promotion; 25% Data Collection, Performance, Assessment;
25% Infrastructure; and 15% Facility Modifications) for the urgent need of an
additional primary medical care clinic that will provide an opportunity to
fully connect various medical prevention, health wellness, behavioral health
and mental care initiatives to meet service needs of consumers in the
Appalachian region via the one-stop model. Using population management tools
and incorporating primary care will enhance the service delivery system and
provide a platform by which physical health and psychiatric providers consult
and collaborate. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention Health
Disparities and Inequalities Report identified several health disparities
experienced by the targeted subpopulation including social determinants of
health, health care access and prevention, mortality outcomes, morbidity
outcomes and behavioral risk factors (Frieden, 2011).
This
project, New Leaf Clinic will provide the agency an opportunity to develop a
one-stop integrated healthcare model at Highland Mental Health Center. The
center houses a full continuum of services, including crisis stabilization,
medically monitored detoxification, residential treatment, outpatient programs,
case management and specialty services. Over time, the chronicity level rises
and becomes severe and gravely shortens life expectancy. Frieden (2011) noted
that among individuals with psychological, psychosis disorders and dependence
on alcohol, common underreported or unreported chronic diseases, including
coronary artery disease, renal failure, seizure disorders, high cholesterol,
asthma and hypertension. These individuals were more likely to die than
individuals without mental disorders.
Management Plan
Individuals seeing behavioral health treatment and recovery
services at Highland Mental Health Center will be afforded ready access to
primary care. Care coordination will also ensure continuity of care between on
and off-site providers, specialists and when higher levels of care are
warranted. Implementation of an individualized and integrated treatment plan,
in partnership with enrollees, will serve to increase follow-through, improve
medication adherence and overall health status. Understanding readiness to
change and utilizing a non-confrontational, nonjudgmental treatment modality
will improve treatment compliance and outcomes, and ensure that enrollees
receive a full array of preventive and recovery-oriented services. These
principles rely heavily upon The National Treatment Plan Initiative (Clark,
et.al., 2000).
At the New Leaf Clinic, over 95% of staff members will be
from the Appalachian region, active community members, and reflecting the
culture of this area. The program director will work with integrated treatment
teams to identify high-risk individuals, assess and determine care plans,
coordinate services, referrals and follow-ups, monitor other staff and become a
liaison of daily operations. The integrated care manager will provide linkages,
referrals, coordination, monitor and follow-up to services and supports.
Administrative support (LPN, CAN, RN) will perform support services to medical
staff, perform routine tests and exams, and be a liaison between behavioral
health and primary care to support the functions of the New Leaf Clinic.
Primary care physicians will provide physical health services in collaboration
with psychiatric services. A peer wellness coach will provide health education,
promote activities, promote lifestyle changes, and track health indicators and
outcomes. A licensed therapist (BSN) will conduct individual, family, or group
therapy as needed for individuals with mental illness. An IT coordinator will
work with primary care providers to develop shared information systems and
maintain EHR (medical records) systems. The clinical supervisor will be the
liaison to develop implement, and maintain seamless intakes of individuals,
oversee and train staff in the New Leaf Clinic. The medical director will
collaborate with the primary care physician to implement integrated care,
medication management, and provide consultation to medical staff. Lastly, the
grant evaluator will oversee outcomes management processes, data analysis,
reporting on outcomes and working with teams to provide feedback about
adherence to this implementation plan. The clinic and its staff have extensive
experience working from a preventive perspective and adheres to evidence-based
disease management practices.
Outcomes
The New Leaf Clinic project will measure the extend to which
implementation of primary care services to integrate medical and mental health
treatment will increase access, improve engagement, and improve chronic disease
management. All collected data will be reported at team meetings to allow for adjustment
of services as necessary. Being able to develop a clinic model in which
integrated care is offered onsite provides a unique opportunity for consumers
and allows HMHC to shift toward a holistic health standard. The project has
been planned so that financial sustainability is attainable at the end of the
funding period. The agency plans to use this clinic as a model program by which
other integrated care services are established and HMHC will continue to seek
contracts with other sources to maintain it over time.
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