New PowerPoint templates are now available for use. Visit the DBH Intranet under "Public Relations and Outreach" to view, download and use a brand new template for your next presentation. 

Reminder: all PowerPoint presentations that will be presented to the public must be sent to the DBH PIO Inbox for review and approval. Please email completed PowerPoints and presentation dates to DBH_PIO@dbh.sbcounty.gov.

It is that time of year again! Time to think of all the amazing and innovative initiatives and programs developed by your division and submit recommendations for the 2023 NACo Achievement Awards to your leadership team. All ideas need to be submitted by no later than Jan. 31 as the cut off for submissions is April 7.
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Let's top our 7 NACo awards from 2022!

Dear Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) Staff, 
 
As a reminder, in order to ensure all DBH employees have access to current COVID-19 related processes, policies, procedures, forms, and resources, the following internal SharePoint website is available to consolidate all DBH COVID-19 information. 
 
If you are presented a login page when accessing the SharePoint link, please use your full San Bernardino County e-mail address and your computer sign-on password to access SharePoint. You should only need to do this once. 
 
This site has recently updated information regarding: 

• COVID-19 Positive Reporting  
• COVID-19 Return to work process 

 
Please continue to refer to the link above for all updates and resources regarding COVID-19. 
If you experience any issues with accessing the website, please contact DBH IT by submitting an
IT Help Desk ticket. 
Thank you, 
 
DBH Executive Team 

Every year Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Administration holds Community Program Planning Meetings for stakeholders to discuss the MHSA Annual Update, or the MHSA Three Year Integrated Plan (every three years). The January and February 2023 meeting have been scheduled and are posted to the homepage announcements on the DBH website.

Clubhouse and Community Connections is looking for new or gently used winter clothes and other items to distribute to the clubhouse consumers. Donation boxes will be placed in most clinic break rooms as well as the Administration and Workforce Education and Training break rooms for collection of the following items:

• Duffle Bags
• Beanies/Gloves
• Backpacks
• Socks
• Blankets
• Jackets
• Umbrellas
• Tents
• Any other items

 
Flyer should be posted in the breakroom with the donation box and in staff common areas. Please contact Marlen Hernandez (909) 458-1309 if donation boxes need to be emptied or you have questions.

Effective Jan. 1, the IRS allowable mileage rate for business purposes increased to 65.5 cents per mile. As such, all approved privately-owned mileage expenses incurred on or after Jan. 1, will be paid the rate of 65.5 cents per mile.  
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A new DBH SAP Travel Training Form has been published and can be found on the DBH Intranet.  

For questions regarding the mileage reimbursement, please contact Twila Green at (909) 386-8270 or Ruben Gasco at (909) 388-0824.  

Thank you,

Fiscal Services

Greetings Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) Staff and Contract Providers,
 
The following are newly posted departmental policies, procedures, notices, and forms from Nov. through Dec. 2022.
 
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:
• HR4032 Hybrid Telework Policy
• HR4032-1 Hybrid Telework Procedure
• SUDRS0243 Fentanyl Test Strips Project Policy
• SUDRS0243-1 Fentanyl Test Strips Project Procedure

Revised Policies and Procedures:
• BOP3045 Web Blast Policy
• BOP3045-1 Web Blast Procedure
• BOP3047 Request to Change the DBH Websites Policy
• BOP3047-1 Request to Change the DBH Websites Procedure
• MDS2008 Control, Access and Accountability of Medications and Medical Supplies Policy
• MDS2008-1 Control, Access and Accountability of Medications and Medical Supplies Procedure

New Forms:
• MDS032 Non-Medication Resource Log and Instructions

Revised Forms:
• COM041 myAvatar Policy/Procedure Acknowledgement Form

Interim Instruction Notices:
• IIN 22-001 Note Timeliness
• IIN 22-002 Co-Occurring Diagnosis
• IIN 22-003 Treatment Prior to Assessment  

For more information, contact Policy Management Unit by email or phone at (909) 388-0877.
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Thank you!
Office of Compliance

Please join us on Webex for Trauma Informed Approaches to Suicide and Self-Harm training, a two-part webinar presented from 10 - 11:30 a.m. and 1 - 2:30 p.m. on Weds., Feb. 15.  Attendance at both parts is required for credit.

This training provides approaches for understanding trauma, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and complex PTSD as keys to working with individuals at risk for suicide or self-harm. It considers how a trauma informed framework helps prevent suicide and self-harm in trauma-exposed populations and how to develop a relapse prevention intervention that addresses suicide.

This training is currently under review for Continuing Education (CE) credits.

Staff may register at http://dbh.training.reliaslearning.com. For additional information, call (800) 722-9866.
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Thank you,
Workforce Education & Training (WET)