994869580CDD3422872589F0005EFF95 Hearing Summary CLICS/CLICS2023A/commsumm.nsf PUBLICBILL SUMMARY For PRESENTATION FROM HOSPITALS ON CHILD WELFARE ISSUESINTERIM COMMITTEE COLORADO'S CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM INTERIM STUDY COMMITTEEDate Jul 18, 2023 Location Old State Library Presentation from Hospitals on Child Welfare Issues - Committee Discussion Only Attachment Tag File Name Attachment J http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2023A/commsumm.nsf/0/44515301A4B8...$File/Attachment J.pdf?OpenElement Attachment J.pdf 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. 11:58:11 AM The committee recessed.
