I would strongly recommend that the criteria for the components of a psychiatric evaluation under the Psychiatric Services Manual and the components of a Comprehensive Needs Assessment under the CMHRS Services Manual should be alligned.  This is especially critical for individuals coming into services with CSBs through regional reinvestment projects who are being referred to bridge appointments with our pshyciatrists.  If an individual is seen for a psychiatric evaluation by a psychiatrist, they should not need to undergo a seperate Comprehensive Needs Assessment is there is a need for these individuals to receive CMHRS services.