Policies & Procedures
GOV.’S PROGRAM TO HELP DOCTORS ADDRESS CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS,
Governor Rod Blagojevich announced Friday that a new program called Illinois DocAssist will provide improved treatment for children and adolescents with mental health or substance abuse problems. Because of the dearth of child psychiatrists, many children with mental healthcare needs or those substance abuse problems receive treatment from pediatricians or family doctors. Illinois DocAssist will give these providers access to consultations, the latest in educational tools, trainings, and other resources to help them best meet their young patients’ needs. The program is part of a joint venture between the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS), the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), the Illinois Children’s Mental Health Partnership and the UIC’s Department of Psychiatry. Health professionals interested in accessing the many resources offered through Illinois DocAssist can do so by visiting www.psych.uic.edu/DOCASSIST.
LEVENTHAL RECEIVES TARJAN AWARD FOR CONTRIBUTIONS IN DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES,
The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry last week announced that Bennett Leventhal, M.D., will receive the George Tarjan Award for Contributions in Developmental Disabilities. The annual award recognizes a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist who has made significant, lifetime contributions to the understanding of mental retardation or developmental disabilities. The award is administered by AACAP’s Autism and Intellectual Disability Committee. “Bennett’s leadership has advanced science. His tireless work has promoted better understanding and greater compassion for families living with autism,” said AACAP President Robert Hendren, D.O.
Dr. Leventhal will present “Developmental Disorders Through the Prism of Science, Students, and Service: a Personal Odyssey,” at the Honors Presentation 8 on Friday, October 31, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., at the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry’s Annual Meeting at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers. For more information on the award, contact Adam Lowe, AACAP Communications Coordinator, at 202.966.7300 x 154 or alowe@aacap.org.
NIMH FUNDS CARMIN PROGRAM OF EXCELLENCE IN SCIENCE-BASED BT,
The NIMH last week awarded a curriculum development (R25) grant to Cheryl Carmin, Ph.D. Under the auspices of submissions for “Programs of Excellence in Scientifically Validated Behavioral Therapy,” the grant will fund Dr. Carmin to further develop the department’s CBT training in anxiety disorders for psychology interns and psychiatry residents. The grant will help support formal integration of some elements of training across disciplines and will highlight the department’s emphasis on clinical science and training in evidence-supported treatment. Directors of both programs and the Child and Adult faculty were instrumental in securing the award.
WEIDEN, DAVIS TO PRESENT AT 1ST MIDWEST SCHIZOPHRENIA CONF. OCT. 24,
The first Midwest Schizophrenia Conference will be held Friday Oct. 24 at the new UIC Forum on East Campus. Peter Weiden, M.D., and John Davis, M.D., will present. Doctors John Csernansky, Sheldon Preskorn and Ron Diamond, nationally renowned experts in the field, will also present. The event will be from 10 a.m., to 4 p.m., 725 W. Roosevelt Rd, on the southeast corner of Roosevelt Road and Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 60608. For more information and to register, visit http://www.francefoundation.com/midwest-schiz/.
Stefanek Receives Class Act Award & UIC Award of Merit
Veronica Stefanek, LCSW, recently received a Class Act Award from the UIC Medical Center.
Ms. Stefanek also received a 2008 UIC Award of Merit, which will be formally presented Nov. 4 at the annual campus awards ceremony.
MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER DEPARTMENT MEETING ONLINE
Minutes of the September 19, 2008, Department meeting are available at
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Policies & Procedures
Over the next few months we will be providing and implementing Department Electronic, Network, Computing Policies and Procedures. All Department Policies and Procedures will be reviewed and endorsed by the Information Technology Steering Committee (ITSC) prior to presenting to the Department.
Because of our relationship to UIC and College of Medicine there are some Policies we automatically inherit. Two such policies:
- Information Security Policy - The University of Illinois
- University Guidelines on the Sale, Donation, or Transfer of Computer Hard Drives and Other Magnetic Media
These policies can be found on our web site using the following link: https://intranet.psych.uic.edu/is/ you will be required to "log-in" to access these policies.
We will make both of these policies (along with others forth coming) a part of new employee orientation, but to those of us already in the system we are asking that each of you please take the time to read these policies.
If you have any questions concerning any policy or procedure please contact Lloyd Keith, thank you.
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