Provide appropriate tobacco cessation services and resources (including medication). Implement a protocol for identification and referral for screening and treatment of HIV, Hepatitis C and TB. Evaluate all clients who are opioid or alcohol dependent for the appropriate use of Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) within the first 10 days of services and document the results of the assessment. When deemed appropriate: Include the use of MAT in the treatment plan, and Either provide the medications as part of the treatment, or (d) the individual for Medication assisted treatment . Provide training for staff in recognizing health issues. Provide information to clients on physical health concerns and ways to improve their physical health. Incorporate wellness into individual person centered Recovery Plans. x. New paragraphs pg. 16 – Justice Reinvestment Initiative: Identify and engage key stakeholders in a planning and implementation process centered around: New language in Utah Code to establish and promote an evidence-based continuum of screening, assessment, prevention, treatment, and recovery support services in the community for individuals with substance abuse and mental illness that addresses criminal risk factors and reduces recidivism to Jail and Prison. CCJJ recommendations from the Justice Reinvestment Report specifically focusing on recommendations 9, 10, 11 and 12. c. A statewide comprehensive continuum of community-based services designed to reduce criminal risk factors for individuals who are determined to have substance abuse or mental illness conditions or both, and who are involved in the criminal justice system. Stakeholders should include but not be limited to Courts (including any appropriate Specialty Courts), Corrections, Adult Probation & Parole, County Jail(s), County Attorney(s), County Commissioner(s), Legal Defender(s), Treatment Providers, Prevention Coordinators and other advocates or interested parties while including collaboration with DSAMH. D. Substance Abuse Prevention Services - New language pg. 16 - 18 Authority shall follow the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) developed by the Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to implement comprehensive community level prevention systems within their area.
Provide appropriate tobacco cessation services and resources (including medication). Implement a protocol for identification and referral for screening and treatment of HIV, Hepatitis C and TB. Evaluate all clients who are opioid or alcohol dependent for the appropriate use of Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) within the first 10 days of services and document the results of the assessment. When deemed appropriate: Include the use of MAT in the treatment plan, and Either provide the medications as part of the treatment, or (d) the individual for Medication assisted treatment . Provide training for staff in recognizing health issues. Provide information to clients on physical health concerns and ways to improve their physical health. Incorporate wellness into individual person centered Recovery Plans. x. – New paragraphs pg. 16 Justice Reinvestment Initiative: Identify and engage key stakeholders in a planning and implementation process centered around: New language in Utah Code to establish and promote an evidence-based continuum of screening, assessment, prevention, treatment, and recovery support services in the community for individuals with substance abuse and mental illness that addresses criminal risk factors and reduces recidivism to Jail and Prison. CCJJ recommendations from the Justice Reinvestment Report specifically focusing on recommendations 9, 10, 11 and 12. c. A statewide comprehensive continuum of community-based services designed to reduce criminal risk factors for individuals who are determined to have substance abuse or mental illness conditions or both, and who are involved in the criminal justice system. Stakeholders should include but not be limited to Courts (including any appropriate Specialty Courts), Corrections, Adult Probation & Parole, County Jail(s), County Attorney(s), County Commissioner(s), Legal Defender(s), Treatment Providers, Prevention Coordinators and other advocates or interested parties while including collaboration with DSAMH. D. Substance Abuse Prevention Services - New language pg. 16 - 18 Authority shall follow the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) developed by the Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to implement comprehensive community level prevention systems within their area.
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