It is extremely important for program directors, local health officers and facility directors to make Y2K their top priority. Every unit should have solid risk management programs in place that have been tested and retested. Detailed and comprehensive contingency plans must be ready to ensure that DHMH provides continuity of services. We need to think about what can go wrong for the people and agencies we advise, and what advice we will give them if they encounter Y2K problems. I want all DHMH employees to be involved in and aware of the Y2K situation.
Employees can both build confidence and offer important suggestions and ideas.
It is also a good idea for all of us to assess how Y2K can affect our personal lives. These are just a few of the crucial questions you should get answers to. We have an excellent team in the Department and I know I can count on you to do an excellent job. The Maryland Prepaid College Trust now offers payroll deduction as a payment option for all permanent, full-time state employees when they join the program. Also, state employees who currently own a Maryland Prepaid College Trust contract may switch their payment plan to the new payroll deduction method.