Each year, CBHC’s member organizations submit nominations for our Golden Abacus and Golden Light Bulb Awards.
The Golden Abacus Award will be granted to a project, methodology, technology system, or procedure that demonstrates best practice in the non-clinical arena.
The Golden Light Bulb Award will be granted to a project, methodology, technology system, or procedure that demonstrates best practice in the clinical arena.
AND HERE ARE THE NOMINEES…
GOLDEN ABACUS
GOLDEN LIGHT BULB
AllHealth Network | Using Human Resources Metrics to Improve Organizational Outcomes
Jefferson Center for Mental Health | Community Connections: A Direct Link to Care
Mental Health Center of Denver | Treatment Protocol Dashboard
North Range Behavioral Health | Collaborative Approach to Care at UC Health Greeley Hospital
San Luis Valley Behavioral Health Group | Colorado Spirit Crisis Counseling Program
Solvista Health | Solvista Connect
SummitStone Health Partners | Acuity Matrix
Asian Pacific Development Center | Asian Elder Wellness
Diversus Health | Transitional Care Pilot
Health Solutions | Rise to Success
Mental Health Center of Denver | Support Team Assisted Response (STAR)
Mind Springs Health | Daily AQUA Huddles
North Range Behavioral Health | UC Health Greeley Hospital Clinical Team
San Luis Valley Behavioral Health Group | Mobile Addiction Assisted Treatment Unit
Southeast Health Group | Silver Linings Respite Care
SummitStone Health Partners | Jail Utilization of Substance Use Disorder Treatment (JUST NOCO)
The Center for Mental Health | West Central Colorado Threat Assessment Team
2021 GOLDEN AWARD WINNERS:
Golden Abacus: SummitStone Health Partners for their Acuity Matrix Project
Golden Light Bulb: Health Solutions for their Rise to Success Program
Congratulations to our winners!
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