HHSC: Joint Committee on Access and Forensic Services

The Joint Committee on Access and Forensic Services develops recommendations for the bed day allocation methodology, the bed day utilization review protocol including a peer review process and advises on a comprehensive plan for coordination of forensic services. Members appear below. There are several vacancies. Opening remarks and introductions. The meeting was convened by Stephen Glazier, Chair. Approval of minutes from January 29, 2020 committee meeting. The minutes were approved as drafted. Introduction of Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Forensic Director. Jennie M. Simpson, Ph.D. Forensic Director. Her vita includes: Senior Policy Advisor, U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance as well as Senior Advisor for Criminal Justice, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Vision: Comprehensive and Coordinated System of Forensics and Diversion that involves: a statew