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Page 3 series of questions should be discussed in the counties to see where Anoka may fit into the total mental health care system. Someone should be sending to all catchment counties questions on admissions, discharge criteria, etc. Dr. Young said this could be looked at by department staff and a proposal submitted at the next meeting. He emphasized that no major changes will be made at Anoka SH without first discussing them with the committee. Mr. Rodin was of the opinion that the hospital must identify its capabilities and limitations in providing mental health services. Areas with violent patients and insufficient staffing should be identified; buildings with inadequate housekeeping services should be identified, etc. The hospital must be able to make a clear and supportable statement: "This is what we can handle," and the people in the catchment area must then be made aware of these capabilities and limitations. Mr-. Parachini felt that the compliance officer proposed for Anoka could possibly be used to contact the courts, etc. and explain what the situation is at Anoka. There is an obvious lack of information. Mr. Rodin suggested that two or three people from this committee and Mr. Lightburn might pay a visit to the Probate Courts in Ramsey and Hennepin Counties, etc. and ask for support from them. Ms. Dahlman said the MI, CD, Planning and other hospital advisory committees are a resource for this committee. Advisory committee mem- bers on this committee were asked to communicate back to their respective committees and to discuss how their committee can be dovetailed into the larger advisory committee structure. The next meetin~ will be held from 4:00-6:00 p.m., Tuesday, March It was agreed that these meetings will be held on Tuesday from now on rather than Monday.