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 Below each working group recommendation is an initial list of County & City departments that have committed to implementation efforts. Quarterly progress updates for listed recommendations will be posted within thirty (30) days of the prior quarter’s end (Q3= July 1 – September 30, Q4= October 1 – December 31). This list will be revised and more information will be added in the future as we engage further with the County, City, and other community organizations.

HCK5R4
Working Group: Healthcare
Key Issue: ANTI-RACIST, RESPECTFUL, INTEGRATED, AND QUALITY CARE
Recommendation: Establish a County-wide ombudsperson office where residents can report discrimination in healthcare (whether provided by the County or private healthcare systems) and receive assistance in filing complaints with the NYS Commission on Human Rights. Office to have a Community Advisory Board with requirements that members include Black, Indigenous, and People of Color and representatives from other marginalized groups who (if permitted by state law) are compensated for their service.
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Owner Organization / Department Timeframe
Owning Entity Pending
MHK10R1
Working Group: Mental Health/Addiction
Key Issue: Cross Sector
Recommendation: Create a County-City Accountability Committee/Board composed of a diverse consumer, non-governmental organizations, and professional membership for monitoring system initiatives to overcome barriers to care based on structure, race, or ability to pay. To ensure independence and accountability to the community, however, the committee should not be led by a professional.
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Owner Organization / Department Timeframe
County Human Services - Mental Health 1-3 years
County Public Health 1-3 years

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