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41 <br /> EXHIBIT B . BEST PRACTICES - U .S. PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES (CONTINUED) <br /> Medical Jail Diversion <br /> ■ Crisis/diversion facilities and programs have been or are Leans toward providing BH Limited to providing criminal <br /> and SUD and Physical Health FOCUS justice stakeholders an <br /> being developed in large and small communities and are Services. alterative to using jail. <br /> geographically dispersed across the U.S. <br /> 01 <br /> Limited Scope Comprehensive <br /> ■ Among the facilities and programs included in our study, BH Crisis Assessment and BH&SUD Assessment& <br /> Stabilization. SerVICeS Stabilization; Detox:Sobering <br /> there are widely differing models; however, they share a 23-hour operation. Center; Physical Health; <br /> Pharmacy;multi-day stays. <br /> common objective: divert individuals with MH and/or <br /> SUDS concerns from either a typical ED or jail. Restricted Anyone <br /> • Limiting conditions: Admit anyone regardless of <br /> intoxicated,violence Who Is Served? situation, behavior,age. <br /> ■ Figure to the right illustrates the variety in crisis/diversion potential,suicidal ideation,vcs. General public walk-ins. <br /> I <br /> facilities and programs across six dimensions. <br /> Traditional Calming Setting <br /> ■ Each facility/program reflects the unique needs and Traditional medical facility Living room space. <br /> with patient rooms and Ph sical Desi n EmPATH emergency setting. <br /> priorities of the local community. chairs. Designed to mitigate trauma <br /> and deescalate crisis. <br /> 01 <br /> Internally Focused Community Networking <br /> • Focus on crisis intervention Networked with all community. <br /> and stabilization services Collaboration treatment and social services <br /> provided within the Facility. with peer specialists and case <br /> management support. <br /> No Program Integration Wrap Around Services <br /> • Focus is on operation of the Warm handoff to facilitate <br /> Facility without much HOIIStIC transition from crisis care to <br /> emphasis on other programs. community treatment and social <br /> services. <br /> 39 <br />