Information on Test Calls


Here is the form used by the test caller. We need to ace every object to pass the test call.
WORKSHEET FOR TEST-CALLERS TO THE ACCESS TOLL FREE NUMBER
(FY 2007-2008) Shared by ACCESS

YOUR NAME:
NAME USED WHEN MAKING TEST CALL:
NAME OF COUNTY MHP:
TOLL FREE NUMBER CALLED:
DATE AND TIME OF TEST CALL:

TEST CALL INFORMATION
Reason given for the call (why are you requesting mental health services?)

RESULTS OF THE TEST CALL
  1. Approximately how many times did the phone ring before being answered?
  2. How did the staff answer the phone (greeting)?
  3. If known, what was the staff’s name?
  4. Did the staff ask for your name?
  5. Did the staff ask if you are a Medi-Cal beneficiary or calling on behalf of a Medi-Cal beneficiary?
  6. When applicable, did the staff inquire about your situation being an emergency, crisis or urgent?
  7. Did you receive the information and assistance that you requested?
  8. What was the disposition of the call? Were you given helpful information, referrals to County Mental Health or outside agencies? If yes, what agency?
  9. How long was the call?
  10. When applicable, was the staff knowledgeable about the process for obtaining a list of Mental Health Providers? Beneficiary booklet?
OVERALL RESULTS OF THE TEST CALL
  1. In general, were you satisfied with the services and information you received? Y/N
  2. Were there any barriers to you access/obtaining services? Y/N
  3. Was your call logged by the MHP (name, date, disposition)? Y/N
  4. If the call was made in a language other than English, were satisfactory efforts made to provide you with information in your language?
  5. Language used:_____________
YOUR COMMENTS REGARDING THIS TEST CALL EXPERIENCE


Here is the State Medi-Cal Test Form Summary
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8tWPS2BM-8OajlHeDhQNmZ2dTBERlRHUi1NcjhPOFpRUE9N/edit?usp=sharing