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Nevada County Grand Jury
• 2001-2002
Behavioral Health Department Reason for Investigation The Nevada County Grand Jury has the responsibility to review
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Findings 7 findings
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The Behavioral Health Department moved to a team concept emphasizing improvement of communications between doctors and staff, concerning their patients. These new policies allow Behavioral Health to better track their clients and have the potential to diminish hospitalization of patients. I agree with the
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Budget constraints limit crisis services outside of normal business hours. Clients in crisis must use local medical facilities that may not be equipped to handle psychiatric emergencies. The local facility contacts one of the on-call county mental health crisis workers to assist the client. I agree with the finding 4. Space for clients who require hospitalization is very limited. Nevada County does not have a crisis stabilization facility. I agree with the
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Space for clients who require hospitalization is very limited. Nevada County does not have a crisis stabilization facility. I agree with the finding.
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There is insufficient space at the Health, Education and Welfare building to accommodate the entire staff of the Behavioral Health Department. A modular building was added to provide more space, but the modular is under court order to be removed by August 1, 2004. A space planning study has been initiated to consolidate Behavioral Health and all other Human services in one location. I agree with the finding, in addition, a Request for Proposal to determine location and cost of this building has been issued and replies are due July 8, 2002. 6. On December 5, 2001, there were two unfilled positions in the Behavioral Health Department. Personnel class and compensation adjustments have resulted in an increase of qualified applicants. I agree with the
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On December 5, 2001, there were two unfilled positions in the Behavioral Health Department. Personnel class and compensation adjustments have resulted in an increase of qualified applicants. I agree with the finding.
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The Board of Supervisors increased General Fund appropriation to the Behavioral Health Department in fiscal year 2001-02 from the state mandated $30,893 to $61,893. I agree with the
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The county received a $400,000 grant from the state to fund a three-year pilot program to expand mental health treatment. I agree with the finding
Recommendations 6
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R2Page 1The BOS should continue to support Behavioral Health services by at least maintaining the fiscal year 2001-2002 General Fund allocation of $61,893.
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R3Page 1The Grand Jury strongly recommends that the BOS support effort to secure an adequate facility to house Behavioral Health and all other departments of the Human Services Agency.
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R4Page 1The BOS and the Human Services Agency should actively pursue the establishment of a crisis stabilization facility.
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R5Page 2There is insufficient space at the Health, Education, and Welfare building to accommodate the entire staff of the Behavioral Health Department. A modular building was added to provide more space, but the modular is under court order to be removed by August 1, 2004. A space planning study has been initiated to consolidate Behavioral Health and all other Human Services agencies in one location. Agree A Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit bids for a new location and consolidated facility has been issued and replies are due July 8, 2002. (See response to Recommendation No. 3)
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R6Page 3On December 5, 2001, there were two unfilled positions in the Behavioral Health Department. Personnel class and compensation adjustments have resulted in an increase of qualified applicants. Agree. The two unfilled positions under recruitment in the Behavioral Health Department are for a Behavioral Health Worker and a Health Technician in the Mental Health Department. The Board of Supervisors (BOS) increased General Fund appropriation to the Behavioral Health Department in fiscal year 2001-2002 from the state mandated $30,893 to $61,893. Agree
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R8Page 3The county received a $400,000 grant from the state to fund a three-year pilot program to expand mental health treatment. Ward/Other/gi0102-IR3-BH 5/28/2002 Agree The county has already received most of the $400,000 from the state and the remaining payment should not be impacted by the budget shortfall for FY 2002-03. There are also no matching funds required to be provided by the county for this project. The funds will be used to add two additional professionals to the Behavioral Health adult programs staff to focus on treatment of dual diagnosis (substance dependency/mental illness) clients. Recommendations: The Behavioral Health Director should continue to seek increased funds to support
Conclusions 3
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CL1 Page 2The Grand Jury commends the county for hiring Mr. Erickson and Dr. Crisp. This has resulted in improved management/staff relationships at the Behavioral Health Department. Additional facilities must be found prior to the deadline for removal of the Behavioral Health modular.
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CL2 Page 2Nevada County needs a crisis stabilization facility.
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CL3 Page 2The Grand Jury commends the county for hiring Mr. Erickson and Dr. Crisp. This has resulted in improved management/staff relationships at the Behavioral Health Department. , Additional facilities must be found prior to the deadline for removal of the Behavioral Health modular. Nevada County needs a crisis stabilization facility.
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Nevada County Board of Supervisors
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