CLICS/CLICS2023A/commsumm.nsf
PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For PRESENTATION FROM HOSPITALS ON CHILD WELFARE ISSUES
INTERIM COMMITTEE COLORADO'S CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM INTERIM STUDY COMMITTEE
Date Jul 18, 2023
Location Old State Library
Presentation from Hospitals on Child Welfare Issues - Committee Discussion Only
|
|
|
11:14:08 AM |
Dr. K. Ron-Li Liaw,
Children's Hospital Colorado, presented to the committee. A copy
of her presentation was provided to the committee (Attachment J). She
reviewed data on the children's mental health crisis in Colorado and nationally.
She discussed the lack of placement options for children who are
ready to be discharged from the hospital, but are not able to return home.
Dr. Liaw reviewed the efforts by Children's Hospital Colorado to
address gaps in the Colorado's public system, including the Colorado Pediatric
Psychiatry Consulation and Access Program and workforce investments. She
reviewed possible solutions to building a system of care including budget
increases to expand access to family supports and services, funding high-acuity
residential placements, and implementing a single, statewide coordinated
system of care.
|
|
11:17:42 AM |
Pelita Gutowski,
HealthONE Presbyterian St. Luke's/Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children,
presented to the committee. She discussed challenges in finding placements
for children who are medically ready for discharge, but are still in need
of behavioral health supports. She highlighted the need for additional
funding and streamlining access to care for children in need of behavioral
health care in the community.
|
|
11:34:59 AM |
The panelists responded to questions from the committee, including addressing workforce shortages and the guardianship process.
|
