Posted on 10/26/2025
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Below are the Core Components and Milestone documents for the Justice Area of Concentration. The documents provide a summary of due dates for Milestones, detailed descriptions of Core Components, and a list of resources to help you complete Milestones.
TIP Justice QIC Recording, March 16, 2021
TIP Justice QIC Recording, December 15, 2020
TI Justice Update Meeting Recording, September 10, 2020
| Core Component | Milestone | Due Date | Module-CBT Version | Module-PDF Version |
| N/A | Orientation Module | N/A | Orientation | Orientation |
| 1 | Develop protocols to identify members’ primary care physicians and to obtain members health history | 9/30/18 | N/A | Hospital Module** |
| 2 | Make direct connections to community behavioral health providers | 9/30/18 | -- | -- |
| 3 | Schedule follow-up with behavioral health provider within 7 days of patient discharge | 9/30/18 | -- | -- |
| 4 | Conduct a review within 48 hours of discharge | 9/30/18 | -- | -- |
| 5 | Provides priority medications in sufficient amounts for patients | 9/30/18 | -- | -- |
| 6 | Participate in relevant TI program-offered training | N/A | -- | -- |
| Core Component | Milestone | Due Date | Module-CBT Version | Module-PDF Version |
| N/A | Orientation Module | N/A | Orientation | Orientation |
| 1 | Utilize a behavioral health integration toolkit and action plan and determine level of integration | 5/31/18 | CC #1 | CC #1 |
| 2 | Implement the use of an integrated care plan | 9/30/18 | CC #2 | CC #2 |
| 3 | Screen members using SDOH and develop procedures for intervention | 9/30/18 | CC #3 | CC #3 |
| 4 | Develop communication protocols with MCO’s and providers | 9/30/18 | CC #4 | CC #4 |
| 5 | Participate in the health information exchange with Health Current | 9/30/18 | CC#5 | CC#5 |
| 6 | Identify community based resources | 9/30/18 | CC #6 | CC #6 |
| 7 | Participate in relevant TI program-offered training | N/A | No Module | No Module |
| Core Component | Milestone | Due Date | Module-CBT Version | Module-PDF Version |
| N/A | Orientation Module | N/A | Orientation | Orientation |
| 1 | Utilize a behavioral health integration toolkit and practice-specific action plan to improve integration and identify level of integrated healthcare | 5/31/18 | CC #1 | CC #1 |
| 8 | Utilize the Arizona Opioid Prescribing Guidelines for chronic pain | 5/31/18 | N/A | CC #8 |
| 2 | Identify members who are high-risk and develop electronic registry; Demonstrate use of identification criteria and document members in registry | 8/31/18 9/30/18 |
CC #2 | CC #2 |
| 3 | Utilize care managers for members in high-risk registry; Demonstrate that care manager(s) are trained in integrated care | 9/30/18 | CC #3 | CC #3 |
| 4 | Implement integrated care plan | 9/30/18 | CC #4 | CC #4 |
| 5 | Screen all members to assess SDOH | 9/30/18 | CC#5 | CC#5 |
| 6 | Develop communication protocols with physical health and behavioral health providers for referring members | 9/30/18 | CC #6 | CC #6 |
| 7 | Screen all members for behavioral health disorders | 9/30/18 | CC #7 | CC #7 |
| 9 | Participate in the health information exchange with Health Current | 9/30/18 | CC #9 | CC #9 |
| 10 | Identify community-based resources | 9/30/18 | CC #10 | CC #10 |
| 11 | Prioritize access to appointments for all individuals listed in high-risk registry | 9/30/19 | N/A | N/A |
| 12 | Participate in any TI program-offered training | N/A | No Module | No Module |
| Core Component | Milestone | Due Date | Module-CBT Version | Module-PDF Version |
| N/A | Orientation Module | N/A | Orientation | Orientation |
| 1 | Utilize a behavioral health integration toolkit and practice-specific action plan to improve integration, and identify level of integrated healthcare | 6/30/18 | CC #1 | CC #1 |
| 2 | Develop high-risk registry and develop criteria used to identify high-risk members | 9/30/18 | CC #2 | CC #2 |
| 3 | Use practice care managers for members included in the high-risk registry Demonstrate care manager is trained in integrated care | 9/30/18 12/30/18 |
CC #3 | CC #3 |
| 4 | Implement integrated care plan | 9/30/18 | CC #4 | CC #4 |
| 5 | Screen members using SDOH and procedures for intervention | 9/30/18 | CC#5 | CC#5 |
| 6 | Develop communication protocols with MCO’s and providers | 9/30/18 | CC #6 | CC #6 |
| 7 | Screen all members for behavioral health disorders | 9/30/18 | CC #7 | CC #7 |
| 8 | Provide attestation to verify you will begin utilizing the Arizona Opioid Prescribing Guidelines for chronic pain | 9/30/18 | N/A | CC #8 |
| 9 | Participate in the health information exchange with Health Current | 9/30/18 | CC #9 | CC #9 |
| 10 | Identify community-based resources | 9/30/18 | CC #10 | CC #10 |
| 11 | Prioritize access to appointments for all individuals listed in high-risk registry | 9/30/19 | N/A | N/A |
| 12 | Establish contracts with MCOs for reimbursement | 9/30/18 | CC #12 | CC #12 |
| 13 | Establish integrated care in probation/parole office | 9/30/18 | CC #13 | CC #13 |
| 14 | Develop outreach plan | 9/30/18 | CC #14 | CC #14 |
| 15 | Include practice care managers in care plan | 9/30/18 | CC #15 | CC #15 |
| 16 | Create Access to MAT | 9/30/18 | CC #16 | CC #16 |
| 17 | Create peer/family support plan | 9/30/18 | CC #17 | CC #17 |
| 18 | Participate in relevant TI program-offered training | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Core Component | Milestone | Due Date | Module-CBT Version | Module-PDF Version |
| N/A | Orientation Module | N/A | Orientation | Orientation |
| 1 | Utilize a behavioral health integration toolkit and practice-specific action plan to improve integration, and identify level of integrated healthcare | 5/31/18 | CC #1 | CC #1 |
| 2 | Implement the use of an integrated care plan | 9/30/18 | CC #2 | CC #2 |
| 3 | Screen members using SDOH and develop procedures for intervention | 9/30/18 | CC #3 | CC #3 |
| 4 | Develop communication protocols with MCO’s and providers | 9/30/18 | CC #4 | CC #4 |
| 5 | Screen children from ages 0–5 using the Early Childhood Service Intensity Instrument (ECSII) | 9/30/18 | CC#5 | CC#5 |
| 6 | Participate in the health information exchange with Health Current | 9/30/18 | CC #6 | CC #6 |
| 7 | Identify community-based resources | 9/30/18 | CC #7 | CC #7 |
| 8 | Develop protocols for Trauma-Informed Care for those in the high-risk registry | 9/30/18 | CC #8 | CC #8 |
| 9 | Develop communication protocols in agreement with ASD | 9/30/19 | N/A | N/A |
| 10 | Develop procedures to provide information to families with children/youth with ASD | 9/30/19 | N/A | N/A |
| 11 | Develop protocols for those with ASD to facilitate transitions from pediatric to adult providers | 9/30/19 | N/A | N/A |
| 12 | Develop a protocol for obtaining records for those in child welfare system and medication needs. | 9/30/19 | N/A | N/A |
| 13 | Complete after-visit summary for foster parents/guardians/case worker with recommendations and confidentiality policy | 9/30/19 | N/A | N/A |
| 14 | Participate in relevant TI program-offered training | 9/30/19 | N/A | N/A |
| Core Component | Milestone | Due Date | Module-CBT Version | Module-PDF Version |
| N/A | Orientation Module | N/A | Orientation | Orientation |
| 1 | Utilize a behavioral health integration toolkit and practice-specific action plan to improve integration, and identify level of integrated healthcare | 5/31/18 | CC #1 | CC #1 |
| 8 | Utilize the Arizona Opioid Prescribing Guidelines for chronic pain | 5/31/18 | N/A | CC #8 |
| 2 | Identify high-risk members and develop an electronic registry Identify criteria is being used and recorded | 8/31/18 9/30/18 |
CC #2 | CC #2 |
| 3 | Utilize practice care manager(s)for members included in the high-risk registry Demonstrate the care manager(s)have been trained to use integrated care plans | 9/30/18 | CC #3 | CC #3 |
| 4 | Implement the use of an integrated care plan and develop communication protocols with MCO’s and providers | 9/30/18 | CC #4 | CC #4 |
| 5 | Screen all members to assess SDOH | 9/30/18 | CC#5 | CC#5 |
| 6 | Identify community based resources | 9/30/18 | CC #6 | CC #6 |
| 7 | Screen all members for behavioral health disorders | 9/30/18 | CC #7 | CC #7 |
| 9 | Participate in the health information exchange with Health Current | 9/30/18 | CC #9 | CC #9 |
| 10 | Identify community-based resources, at a minimum through use lists managed by MCO’s | 9/30/18 | CC #10 | CC #10 |
| 11 | Prioritize access to appointments for all individuals listed in high-risk registry | 9/30/19 | N/A | N/A |
| 12 | Develop protocols for using Trauma-Informed Care for those in the high-risk registry | 9/30/18 | CC #12 | CC #12 |
| 13 | Develop communication protocols in agreement with ASD | 9/30/19 | N/A | N/A |
| 14 | Ensure medical staff complete ASD training program | 9/30/18 | CC #14 | CC #14 |
| 15 | Develop procedures to provide parent support | 9/30/19 | N/A | N/A |
| 16 | Develop protocols for those with ASD to facilitate transitions from pediatric to adult providers | 9/30/19 | N/A | N/A |
| 17 | Develop a protocol for obtaining records for those in child welfare system and their medication needs | 9/30/19 | CC#17 | CC#17 |
| 18 | Schedule office visits for children/youth in welfare system | 9/30/18 | CC #18 | CC #18 |
| 19 | Complete after-visit summary for foster parents/guardians/case worker with recommendations and confidentiality policy | 9/30/19 | N/A | N/A |
| 20 | Participate in relevant TI program-offered training | N/A | No Module | No Module |
TI Justice Forum Presentation, July 30, 2018
Billing for Targeted Investments Justice Participants
Download TIP Justice Clinic Locations Map as PDF