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August 23, 2006
 Building a Safer Mental Health System
The Missouri Mental Health Commission (MMHC) has issued 23
recommendations to Governor Matt Blunt to improve state mental
health services. The three key recommendations are as follows:
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Seek accreditation of all habilitation centers immediately
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Implement information management methods to rapidly and effectively
track abuse, neglect, and safety information
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Use external resources to supplement internal investigation
functions
Further recommendations include; ensuring timely reporting of
crucial incidents; separating the department's investigative
procedures from the office of legal counsel; pursuing legislation to
allow non-confidential abuse and neglect information to be made
public; and establishing resources for continuing education and
training of staff.
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