One of the things that must happen is improved communication across the board. Having said that, here is a copy of the agenda for the Traumatic Brain Injury Services Coordinating Council (TBISCC) meeting this April 14th. The meeting is open to the public.

Traumatic Brain Injury Services Coordinating Council

NYS Department of Health

Empire State Plaza, Room 125 (near Concourse entrance to Corning Tower)

Thursday April 14, 2011

10:30 AM – 3:30 PM

AGENDA

10:30am – 10:45am Welcome, Introduction of New Members,

Review and Approval of Minutes from the December 6, 2010 Council Meeting

10:45am – 11:15pm DOH senior staff attendance to discuss the following to the extent possible:

· executive budget – possible implications for TBI

· identification of new administration/staff

· report back on service coordinator involvement in fair hearing process

· update on the status of the universal screening tool/its potential to replace the PRI for appropriate access to TBI waiver services

11:15pm – 12:00pm Presentation: Analysis of the TBI service provider surveys with follow-up questions and TBISCC member discussion/input.

12:00pm – 12:45pm Lunch (members on their own)

12:45pm – 1:15pm Subcommittee reports –

· Healthcare Reform/Non-Waiver Service Needs

· Public Awareness/ Injury Prevention and Information Dissemination

1:15pm –1:45pm Veteran’s Activities and Service Update (to be confirmed)

1:45pm – 2:00pm TBI Waiver Update

2:00pm – 2:30pm Carry Over Issues from Last Meeting

2:30pm – 3:15pm Public Comment/Summary/Next Steps/Adjournment

3:15pm – 3:30pm Meeting Wrap-Up/Date for next meeting