#10 “How can we do better?” Clackamas County Jail’s Intentional Approach to Suicide Prevention (Part 2 of 2)

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">NOTE: Please listen to episode #9 to hear part one of this interview.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Captain Lee Eby, Clackamas County Jail Commander; and Galli Murray, Clackamas County Health, Housing, and Human Services Suicide Prevention Coordinator discuss:</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Re-screening at the 2 week mark using the Adult In Custody’s (AIC) tablet. This volunteer screening works great for people who are hesitant to talk, but will respond to electronic questions. The tool automatically sends alerts so the AIC can be seen by behavioral health;</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Increased communication in the institution for AICs- brochures, information on ID cards, posters, orientation video;</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">AIC’s free access to the Clackamas County Crisis Line;</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Increased communication with loved ones - jail website, posters in visiting, and the message loved ones hear when they call to talk to AICs; </span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Enhanced training for staff; </span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">The new Behavioral Health Discharge Planner position, which coordinates continuity of care for AICs upon release; and </span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">The importance of a robust staff wellness program. </span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">For more information about the intersection between criminal justice and behavioral health in Oregon, please reach out to us through our website at</span> <a href="http://www.ocbhji.org/podcast"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">http://www.ocbhji.org/podcast</span></a> <span style="font-weight: 400;">and Facebook page at</span> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/OCBHJI/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">https://www.facebook.com/OCBHJI/</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">. We’d love to hear from you.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">