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DBH Staff Celebrate Mental Health Month

6/1/2023

In May, DBH staff were invited to submit photos of their participation in Mental Health Month. Those who summited photos were entered for a chance to win a prize!

Congrats to Rebecca Risper and Todd Hunter as they have been randomly selected to win a prize!

Upcoming Workforce Education and Training

5/30/2023

Addressing Substance Abuse and Trauma: With a Youth Focus - A Trauma Informed Care Training
- May 31 via Webex
- This training focuses on improving the co-occurring treatment of trauma and substance use issues, as well as the integration of both issues when only one condition is under treatment. Evidence-based practices will be identified, and foundational skills will be practiced during the session. Three (3) Continuing Education (CE) credits are available for CAMFT, CCAPP, CBRN, and Cultural Competency.
- To register please visit www.training.reliaslearning.com.

Consumer/Peer and Family Advocate Movement Training
- June 6 from 1-3 p.m. or June 13 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. via Webex
- This training provides an overview of the history of the Peer/ Consumer Family Movement from the Asylums leading to Recovery. We will also review Peer Certification in the State of California and Specifically San Bernardino County due to the passage of SB 803. This is presented by the Office of Consumer and Family Affairs and facilitated by Lauretta Ross and Jennifer Esparza.
- To register please visit www.training.reliaslearning.com. Outside partners, please email Cultural_Competency@dbh.sbcounty.gov for information.

AB 1759 Telehealth in Mental Health Training
- June 8 from 9 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. via webinar
- This training will focus on telehealth basics, laws, new developments and the ethical and clinical considerations when providing behavioral healthcare utilizing telehealth technology.
  Staff may register at https://DBH.training.reliaslearning.com. For additional information, call (800) 722-9866.
- APA: The San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health maintains responsibility for this program and its content. This course is offered for 3 continuing education credits for psychologists.
- CAMFT: The San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health is a CAMFT Approved CE Provider #84541. This course meets the qualifications for 3 hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
- CCAPP: The San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health, provider approved by CCAPP, Provider Number LCi10540218 for 3 CEs.
- Objectives - After this training attendees will be able to:
  • Articulate and explain common telehealth definitions, including originating site, distant site and synchronous and asynchronous service delivery.
  • Describe the history of telehealth utilization in California during the past 30 years.
  • List some of the factors that need to be considered in selecting a platform for telehealth services.
  • Recognize and explain privacy concerns unique to telehealth delivery, and the factors that should be considering in evaluating whether it is appropriate for an individual patient.
  • Articulate current requirements related to obtaining consent to use telehealth and obtaining consent for treatment.
  • Describe recent updates to California laws that now permit the use of telehealth for assessments associated with decisions to provide involuntary mental health care.
  • Describe the current and proposed federal requirements for telehealth prescribing of controlled substances.
  • Explain the rules for credentialing distant site providers whose only connection to a facility or program might be via telehealth platforms.
Recovery, Resilience and Wellness Training
- July 6 from 1-3 pm and/or July 26 from 9-11 a.m. via Webex
- This training is presented by Cultural Competency Advisory Committee (CCAC) Consumer and Family Members Awareness Subcommittee and facilitated by the Office of Consumer and Family Affairs (OCFA). This training is accredited for 2 Cultural Competence training hours.
- To register please visit http://dbh.training.reliaslearning.com. Outside partners, please email Cultural_Competency@dbh.sbcounty.gov for information.
- Objectives - Upon completion of this training session, attendees will be able to:
  - Define and Understand Recovery, Resilience and Wellness
  - Explain the history of the “Medical model”
  - Explain the “Recovery Model” and identify its meanings
  - Identify different strategies for “Walking in Recovery”

For questions, please contact Workforce Education & Training at 800-722-9866.

Newly Posted Departmental Policies, Procedures, and Forms (March-April 2023)

5/30/2023

The following are newly posted departmental policies, procedures, notices, and forms from March through April 2023.

Please review, as each DBH staff member is responsible for familiarization with Department Notices, policies, procedures, and forms. These items can be found on the DBH Website, under the “For Agencies” drop down menu in the section titled “Documents.” You can locate each document by clicking the appropriate tab and typing the title or number into the search box on the right. You can also search by sorting the column titled "Name" (by clicking on it) and locating the document alphabetically.

New Policies and Procedures:
• MDS2033 Clinical Laboratory Registration Policy
• MDS2033-1 Clinical Laboratory Registration Procedure
• MDS2033-2 Clinical Laboratory Onsite Testing Procedure
• QM6058 Utilization Management, Audit, Oversight, Recoupment Standards for Specialty Mental Health Services
• QM6059 Adult and Youth Screening and Transition of Care Tools for Medi-Cal Mental Health Services
• SUDRS0244 Utilization Management, Audit, Oversight and Recoupment Standards for Substance Use Disorder Service

Revised Policies and Procedures:
• COM0906 Retention of Medical Records Policy
• HR4012 Registration and Licensure Requirements for Pre-Licensed Providers (ASW, AMFT, APCC) Policy

Revised Forms:
• HR003 Statement of Awareness
• MDS026 Naloxone Distribution Project Acknowledgement Form
• MDS026_M Naloxone Distribution Project Acknowledgment Form (Mandarin)
• MDS026_S Naloxone Distribution Project Acknowledgment Form (Spanish)
• MDS026_V Naloxone Distribution Project Acknowledgment Form (Vietnamese)
• QM026 Beneficiary Nondiscrimination Notice
• QM027 Language Assistance Taglines

Information Notices:
• IN 23-01 Notice to Patients
• IN 23-02 Status of COVID-19 Emergency Health Care Flexibilities

For more information, contact Policy Management Unit by email or phone at DBHPMUquestions@dbh.sbcounty.gov or (909) 388-0879.

Thank you!
Office of Compliance

Quick Reference for Procurement Requests

5/30/2023

Effective July 1, 2023 DBH Procurement will implement new Purchase Request procedures and approval process for purchase requests.

Please review the Quick Reference for Procurement Requests, which is posted on the DBH intranet under the DBH Forms and Manuals page.

Fiscal Update: Cutoff Dates

5/15/2023

Fiscal Services has established cutoff dates for the end of Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-23 in order to meet the deadlines established by Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector (ATC) and Purchasing Department. Please provide prompt approval of invoices, and submission of complete and correct documentation such as original receipts, packing slips and justification memos to help ensure that expenses will be recorded in the current FY.

Please review the deadlines below to determine how they may affect your Program’s operations and needs. Note that these dates are subject to change based on ATC’s final year-end cutoff dates.

Friday, May 19: DBH Fiscal must receive all purchase requests at DBH-Fiscal-Budget@dbh.sbcounty.gov to be applied against the FY 2022-23 budget for any type of purchase that goods and/or services will be received by June 30, 2023.
- This does not apply to copy paper, toner, and office supplies (non-Staples orders). Those can continue to be submitted.
Friday, May 26: All invoices, approved Education Assistance Proposals and approved Employee Reimbursement Forms requiring payment by June 30, 2023 wherein the goods and/or services will be received by June 30, 2023 must be email to DBH Procurement at procurement@dbh.sbcounty.gov.
- Failure to meet this deadline can result in vendor and employee payments delayed to July or August.
Friday, May 26: Petty Cash must be fully replenished by June 30, 2023 and requires a replenishment payment issued by ATC. Therefore, requests for petty cash checks or petty cash transaction forms requesting cash reimbursement or cash advance must be submitted by this date to DBH – Procurement at procurement@dbh.sbcounty.gov.

New: Purchase request in excess of $5,000 for furniture, equipment or supplies that will not be received until after June 30, 2023 cannot be paid within FY2022-23 Budget. Given this, such requests will be held by DBH Procurement and “staged” in SAP for submission in SAP after July 1st.

If there are any questions about the above deadlines, please contact Beverly Snider at (909) 388-0849 or Ruben Gasco at (909) 388-0824.

Thank you,
Fiscal Services

uPCOMING WORKFORCE, EDUCATION AND TRAINING DATES

5/15/2023

Addressing Substance Abuse and Trauma: With a Youth Focus - A Trauma Informed Care Training
- May 31 via Webex
- This training focuses on improving the co-occurring treatment of trauma and substance use issues, as well as the integration of both issues when only one condition is under treatment. Evidence-based practices will be identified, and foundational skills will be practiced during the session. Three (3) Continuing Education (CE) credits are available for CAMFT, CCAPP, CBRN, and Cultural Competency.
- To register please visit www.training.reliaslearning.com.

Consumer/Peer and Family Advocate Movement Training
- June 6 from 1-3 p.m. or June 13 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. via Webex
- This training provides an overview of the history of the Peer/ Consumer Family Movement from the Asylums leading to Recovery. We will also review Peer Certification in the State of California and Specifically San Bernardino County due to the passage of SB 803. This is presented by the Office of Consumer and Family Affairs and facilitated by Lauretta Ross and Jennifer Esparza.
- To register please visit www.training.reliaslearning.com. Outside partners, please email Cultural_Competency@dbh.sbcounty.gov for information.

Recovery, Resilience and Wellness Training
- July 6 from 1-3 pm and/or July 26 from 9-11 a.m. via Webex
- This training is presented by Cultural Competency Advisory Committee (CCAC) Consumer and Family Members Awareness Subcommittee and facilitated by the Office of Consumer and Family Affairs (OCFA). This training is accredited for 2 Cultural Competence training hours.
- To register please visit http://dbh.training.reliaslearning.com. Outside partners, please email Cultural_Competency@dbh.sbcounty.gov for information.
- Objectives - Upon completion of this training session, attendees will be able to:
  - Define and Understand Recovery, Resilience and Wellness
  - Explain the history of the “Medical model”
  - Explain the “Recovery Model” and identify its meanings
  - Identify different strategies for “Walking in Recovery”

For questions, please contact Workforce Education & Training at 800-722-9866.

Happy Nurses week!

5/9/2023

Happy Nurses Week! We would like to recognize all our DBH nurses for National Nurses Week (May 6-12). We thank you for your service and dedication to caring for others and improving the optimum wellness of our patients. The theme this year is, “You Make a Difference.” The theme is a message to encourage nurses, other health care professionals, employers, community leaders and the public to recognize and promote the vast contributions and positive impact of America’s nurses. Celebrating, honoring, and supporting nurses during the month of May provides an added opportunity to promote the value of nursing and advocate for the profession.

Thank you for your service!

Check back this week for more photos of incredible nursing staff.

Behavioral Health Commission Meeting Kicks Off May Mental Health Month

5/4/2023

To celebrate the start of May Mental Health Awareness Month, the public was invited to attend the Behavioral Health Commission Meeting and welcome new commission members!

Joining the commission, the Department of Behavioral Health is pleased to welcome the following individuals:

2nd District Commissioner, Dr. Valerie Samuel
3rd District Commissioner, Troy Mondragon
3rd District Commissioner, Allie Mink
3rd District Commissioner, Ray (Bill) Miller

Many staff, Clubhouse members, and other San Bernardino County residents were present for the in-person and virtual meeting.

Upcoming tRAININGS - mAY

5/1/2023

Workforce Education and Training is pleased to offer the following training opportunities:

May 10: Transformational Collaborative Outcomes Management (TCOM)
- Training intended for clinical staff using the CANS or ANSA assessment upon their initial certification. See Relias for detailed instructions.
May 31: Addressing Substance Abuse and Trauma: With a Youth Focus - A Trauma Informed Care Training
- This training focuses on improving the co-occurring treatment of trauma and substance use issues, as well as the integration of both issues when only one condition is under treatment. Evidence-based practices will be identified, and foundational skills will be practiced during the session. Three (3) Continuing Education (CE) credits are available for CAMFT, CCAPP, CBRN, and Cultural Competency.

Consumer/Peer and Family Advocate Movement Training

June 6 from 1-3 p.m. or June 13 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. via Webex
- This training provides an overview of the history of the Peer/ Consumer Family Movement from the Asylums leading to Recovery. We will also review Peer Certification in the State of California and Specifically San Bernardino County due to the passage of SB 803. This is presented by the Office of Consumer and Family Affairs and facilitated by Lauretta Ross and Jennifer Esparza.

To register please visit www.training.reliaslearning.com. Outside partners, please email Cultural_Competency@dbh.sbcounty.gov for information.

Contact Workforce Education & Training at 800-722-9866. TTY users please call 7-1-1.

TAY Garden "April Showers Bring May Mental Health Flowers"

5/1/2023

The Transitional Age Youth (TAY) Specialty Programs are creating a TAY “Garden” called “HOPE BLOOMS” to promote May Mental Health Month. Download the raindrop template and write down what gives you hope. These “showers of hope” make the May Mental Health flowers bloom!

Once you have written down what gives you hope, interoffice mail them back to Natalie Fagan or scan and email the raindrop to Natalie.Fagan@dbh.sbcounty.gov by May 17. All raindrops of hope will be added to the TAY Garden in the Hollywood Room at the TAY Center.