Implementation Guidelines

Since the State Mental Health Oversight and Accountability Commission’s(MHSOAC) approval of the L.A. County PEI Plan on August 27, 2009, the Department has been developing guidelines to assist in the implementation of the Pei Programs. 

Claiming Guidelines
For PEI early intervention programs that qualify for Medi-Cal billing, providers must adhere to the same standards and billing codes as other Medi-Cal programs.  The Guide to Procedure Codes for Medi-Cal services can be found here:
These documents contain information on billing to the PEI Plan.

PEI Core and Ancillary Services
Evidence-based Practices Service Strategies
Screen Shot for Claiming

Data Collection and Outcomes Guidelines
Every program implemented in the PEI Plan requires that data be collected and outcomes measured.  Protocols for data collection and outcomes are being developed.

PEI Outcome Measures by EBP Rev. 03.22.11
Overview PEI Outcomes Collections and Reporting Protocol 12.14.10
Overview PEI Outcomes Collections and Reporting Protocol Update 02.22.11
 

Training Guidelines
Guidelines to ensure fidelity and adherence to the EBP model and as well as to the PEI Plan are being developed.

Seeking Safety Fidelity and Adherence Guidelines 09.01.11

PEI Implementation Handbook
The PEI Implementation Handbook will incorporate all of the policies, procedures and protocols for Pei programs into one resource guide.

MHSA PEI Handbook   (pending)

Related Information

Prevention & Early Intervention
mhsapei@dmh.lacounty.gov
Phone: (213) 251-6712
Fax: (213) 252-8749

Workforce Education & Training
adiaz@dmh.lacounty.gov
Phone: (213) 251-6879
Fax: (213) 252-8775 or
         (213) 252-8776

Resources