Anne Sapp Executive Deputy Commissioner
About DHS Mission The mission of the Texas Department of Human Services is to provide financial, health, and human services that promote the greatest possible independence and personal responsibility for all clients.
Key responsibilities to the citizens of Texas: Fostering individual choice and independence Sustaining families and individuals Stewardship of public funds About DHS Mission
About DHS Services Elderly persons and persons with disabilities, low-income parents and children, refugees, and victims of family violence.
About DHS Services – Eligibility Food Stamps TANF Medicaid
About DHS Services – Regulatory Regulation of providers of long-term care services
About DHS Services – Contracts & Quality Monitoring Reimbursement Quality Assurance
About DHS Workforce 14,804 employees Representative of entire state of Texas Staff in all 11 Health & Human service regions Representation in every Texas county Over 400 offices
Survey of Organizational Excellence: The DHS Experience
DHS Experience Survey History DHS has participated in the Survey of Organizational Excellence since it was first conducted in 1980
DHS Experience Key Goal Areas: 1.Improve Participation 2.Improve Response to Results
DHS Experience Goal 1: Increase Participation Past SOE Participation Rates
Action—Invite 100% of staff to participate in the survey. Adds value to information collected Sends message to staff that every voice/opinion counts DHS Experience Goal 1: Increase Participation
Improved SOE Participation Rates DHS Experience Goal 1: Increase Participation
Action— Administer survey online to staff.
DHS Experience Goal 1: Increase Participation Action— Increase agency promotional efforts
Survey Flyer
Video Message
DHS Experience Goal 2: Increase Response to Results Action—Communicate results to all staff Online newsletter articles notice with links to survey results
Action—Analyze results Agency wide effort Regional & program specific representation on workgroup Recommendations shared with executives DHS Experience Goal 2: Increase Response to Results
DHS Experience 2002 Survey Construct Consistency Trends Over Time Across Agency Benchmarks
Action—Develop action plans All functional areas of agency Regular follow-up Customizable DHS Experience Goal 2: Increase Response to Results
Next Steps Establish ongoing management action to respond to DHS employees through: Continued Tracking Web Page Future survey promotion Tie-in to other management activities
DHS Guiding Principles Accountability Best Business Decision Candor & Honesty Client Focus Continuous Improvement Proactive Respect