Scope and Purpose

The Best Practice Advisory Committee was established to assist the Division of Behavioral Health Services in transferring “science to service” in a manner that meaningfully shapes and supports quality clinical practices in Arizona. As an advisory body, the Committee provides recommendations and guidance on implementation of best and promising practices in prevention, clinical and recovery services in the public behavioral health system, including issues of innovation, fidelity, and infrastructure to support adoption.

 

Co-Chairs

Rodgers Wilson, M.D., Medical Director for Adult Services       
                     

Wayne F. Goulet, ED.D., Clinical Operations Director
 

Who is the Best Practice Advisory Committee?

The Committee consists of 16 voting members representing the diversity of the public behavioral health system including – family members, individuals with lived experience, substance abuse and mental health providers, support and rehab service providers, Tribal and Regional Behavioral Health Authorities, and the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System Administration (AHCCCS). Members are appointed for a two year term by Eddy Broadway, ADHS Deputy Director for Behavioral Health Services.

The Committee is staffed by the Office of Clinical Practice Improvement in the Division of Clinical and Recovery Services.

Voting Members

 2007 Subcommittees

 Minutes and Written Material

 2006 – 2008 Selected Practices

For More Information on the Best Practice Advisory Committee

Katie McGlynn, Office of Clinical Practice Improvement

(602) 364-4557 or mcglynk@azdhs.gov