8 responses to findings and recommendations
R1
facility in Santa Ana and convert it to a Psychiatric Evaluation Services model of care that includes basic medical services currently provided 5150 clients by private hospital emergency departments. (F.1.)
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
Continue with the planned expansion of the Evaluation Treatment Services facility in Santa Ana and convert it to a Psychiatric Evaluation Services model of care that includes basic medical services currently provided 5150 clients by ptivate hospital emergency departments. (F.1.) The recommendation will be not be implemented because it is not warranted or is not reasonable. With the expansion of ETS, currently in process, there will be increased capability for medical screening. However, the ETS cannot provide the same level of care as the Psychiatric Evaluation Services model described in this...
F2
The current need and demand for involuntary psychiatric emergency services in South Orange County is not being met. Orange County Mental Health: Crisis Intervention Programs
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
The County's Evaluation Treatment Services facility does not provide needed medical stabilization services such as those included in the Psychiatric Emergency Services model. Disagrees wholly with the finding. The County's Evaluation Treatment Services (ETS) as a crisis stabilization unit (CSU) does provide medical screenings and stabilization services consistent with site ility. The County is currently in the process of expanding medical screening s. The ETS is not a licensed acute care hospital nor does it operate under the license of a hospital and therefore cannot provide the same services...
R2
Add an additional Evaluation Treatment Services facility to be located in South Orange County and initiate substantive, concrete efforts to do so in Fiscal Year 2015-2016. (F.2.)
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
The County's Evaluation Treatment Services facility does not provide needed medical stabilization services such as those included in the Psychiatric Emergency Services model. Disagrees wholly with the finding. The County's Evaluation Treatment Services (ETS) as a crisis stabilization unit (CSU) does provide medical screenings and stabilization services consistent with site ility. The County is currently in the process of expanding medical screening s. The ETS is not a licensed acute care hospital nor does it operate under the license of a hospital and therefore cannot provide the same services...
R3
Continue efforts to locate and secure commitments for additional psychiatric beds in Orange County and nearby adjacent counties in order to increase the number of beds available for County use. (F.3.)
Response: Implemented
Scheduled: Fiscal Year 2015-2016
Score: 0
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R4.
Add an additional Evaluation Treatment Services facility to be located in South Orange County and initiate substantive, concrete efforts to do so in Fiscal Year 2015-2016. (F.2.) The recommendation will be not be implemented because it is not warranted ot is not reasonable. This recommendation cannot be implemented in Fiscal Year 2015-2016. 'There are many steps that need to occur such as: identifying funding and a location, developing a solicitation, and developing a timeline for implementation. Additionally, it is not clear at this time if South County is the most appropriate locatio...
F4
Although a plan is in place at CHOC for an 18-bed unit to open in 2017, there are currently no psychiatric beds in Orange County for children under the age of 12.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
PS. E.G; The County has an insufficient number of psychiatric beds to provide inpatient care to mentally ill clients who are not able to be referred to less restrictive treatment. Agrees with finding. Although a plan is in place at CHOC for an 18-bed unit to open in 2017, there are currently no psychiatric beds in Orange County for children under the age of 12. Agrees with finding. The Mental Health Services Act Steering Committee has no direct representation from local designated private hospitals. Disagrees wholly with the finding. A representative from a private hospital has been added to t...
R4
Follow-up on the planned children's psychiatric unit at CHOC and continue to work with appropriate private hospitals in Orange County in an effort to provide additional psychiatric beds for children in Orange County. (F.4.)
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
PS. E.G; The County has an insufficient number of psychiatric beds to provide inpatient care to mentally ill clients who are not able to be referred to less restrictive treatment. Agrees with finding. Although a plan is in place at CHOC for an 18-bed unit to open in 2017, there are currently no psychiatric beds in Orange County for children under the age of 12. Agrees with finding. The Mental Health Services Act Steering Committee has no direct representation from local designated private hospitals. Disagrees wholly with the finding. A representative from a private hospital has been added to t...
R5
Add Mental Health Services Act Steering Committee representation from designated private hospitals that have demonstrated effectiveness in evaluating and treating Welfare and Institutions Code 5150 clients in crisis situations. (F.5.)
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
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R6.
Add Mental Health Services Act Steering Committee representation from designated private hospitals that have demonstrated effectiveness in evaluating and treating Welfare and Institutions Code 5150 clients in crisis situations. (F.5.) The recommendation has been implemented. A representative from a private hospital has been added to the steering committee. Jena Jensen from CHOC was appointed in July 2015 to be on the MHSA steering committee. Request an opinion from County Counsel regarding the purported restrictions on using Mental Health Services Act funds for involuntary mental healt...
R6
Request an opinion from County Counsel regarding the purported restrictions on using Mental Health Services Act funds for involuntary mental health programs. (F.6.) Orange County Mental Health: Crisis Intervention Programs
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
Add Mental Health Services Act Steering Committee representation from designated private hospitals that have demonstrated effectiveness in evaluating and treating Welfare and Institutions Code 5150 clients in crisis situations. (F.5.) The recommendation has been implemented. A representative from a private hospital has been added to the steering committee. Jena Jensen from CHOC was appointed in July 2015 to be on the MHSA steering committee. Request an opinion from County Counsel regarding the purported restrictions on using Mental Health Services Act funds for involuntary mental health progra...
