Mental Health and Substance Impairment Response
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What is the primary goal of the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office with individuals suffering from mental illness or substance impairment?

  • To direct them to a rehabilitation center
  • To release them without assistance
  • To ensure they receive appropriate care (correct)
  • To criminally charge them

    • Which unit is preferred to be assigned to calls involving individuals with mental illness or substance impairment?

  • Mental Health Co-Responder Unit (correct)
  • Regular Patrol Unit
  • Traffic Enforcement Unit
  • Crisis Intervention Team

    • In accordance with which legal framework does the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office operate regarding individuals with mental illness?

  • Local Ordinances
  • State Statutes (correct)
  • International Laws
  • Federal Regulations

    • What action should be taken by the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office when dealing with mentally ill individuals?

    <p>Take them into custody and transport them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Baker Act allow law enforcement officers to do?

    <p>Take a person into custody for involuntary mental health examination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the Baker Act is true?

    <p>It does not grant the deputy the role of diagnosing the subject</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of delivering a subject to a designated receiving facility under the Baker Act?

    <p>To conduct an involuntary mental health examination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of the Baker Act, what is the role of the law enforcement officer?

    <p>To transport individuals for evaluation without making a diagnosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the roles of CIT Deputies and ECSO CIT Coordinators regarding the Lakeview Mobile Response Team?

    <p>Contact the Lakeview Mobile Response Team to obtain information on the subject.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What telehealth service is offered by contacting Lakeview’s Mobile Response Team?

    <p>Face-to-face assessment for the subject.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What number should be contacted for the Lakeview Mobile Response Team?

    <p>(866) 517-7766</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which service is NOT provided by Lakeview’s Mobile Response Team?

    <p>In-home therapy sessions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what conditions should a subject be delivered to The Central Receiving Facility for a voluntary examination?

    <p>If the subject suffers from mental illness and consents to a voluntary examination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information must be recorded for data tracking purposes when a subject is examined?

    <p>The subject's name and date of birth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct call code assigned for the action of delivering a subject for examination?

    <p>13-0-O</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of infractions qualifies for a voluntary mental examination consideration?

    <p>Non-violent misdemeanor or non-violent felony</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key factor that must be met for a subject to receive a voluntary mental examination?

    <p>The subject must consent to the examination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must happen if a person meets the statutory guidelines for involuntary examination but does not consent to a voluntary examination?

    <p>The law enforcement officer shall take the subject into custody.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the 'Report of Law Enforcement Officer Initiating Involuntary Examination State of Florida (CF-MH 3100) Form'?

    <p>This report is completed and provided to medical staff to assist in the examination process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is a person transported for involuntary examination if they do not consent to a voluntary examination?

    <p>To the Central Receiving Facility (CRF).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of behavioral incident would lead to involuntary examination under the scenario described?

    <p>A non-violent misdemeanor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition is necessary for law enforcement to initiate an involuntary examination?

    <p>The individual must meet statutory guidelines for involuntary examination.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action should be taken if a subject requires medical attention for a cut wrist and is either compliant or unconscious?

    <p>Transport the subject to the ER.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information must be added to the notes for data tracking purposes when transporting a subject to the ER?

    <p>The subject's name and date of birth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which call code should be used when a subject is transported to the ER for medical care?

    <p>13-0-K</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should not be done by Deputies when a subject is transported to the ER in the described circumstances?

    <p>Complete the Baker Act paperwork.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the scenario where a subject has ingested pills, what condition determines the course of action taken by EMS?

    <p>The subject's compliance or state of consciousness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What documentation must deputies complete if a subject requires medical attention but refuses treatment?

    <p>Report of Law Enforcement Officer Initiating Involuntary Examination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for transporting the subject to the ER for medical assistance?

    <p>Emergency Medical Services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should deputies do with the Baker Act paperwork upon arrival at the ER?

    <p>Hand deliver the paperwork to ER staff</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the protocol for EMS regarding the Baker Act paperwork during transport?

    <p>EMS is not responsible for Baker Act paperwork</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which form must be completed alongside the Report of Law Enforcement Officer Initiating Involuntary Examination?

    <p>Transportation to Receiving Facility Form Part II</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required before initiating a Baker Act for a juvenile?

    <p>a reasonable attempt to notify the parent or guardian prior to the initiation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be documented in an offense report when Baker Acting a juvenile?

    <p>The method, number of attempts and outcome of each attempt made to contact parents or guardians.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action should be taken if a child requires emergency help?

    <p>Provide emergency help regardless of consent.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where will youths under the age of 18 be transported when Baker Acted?

    <p>To Baptist Hospital.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a limitation regarding consent for examinations when dealing with juveniles?

    <p>A child is not legally able to give or refuse consent for examinations under the Baker Act.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first action that should be taken if a person meets the statutory guidelines for involuntary examination under the Baker Act?

    <p>Process the subject in the same manner as any other criminal suspect.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What responsibility does the receiving facility hold after being notified of a subject meeting the criteria for involuntary examination?

    <p>Arrange for the examination and treatment of the person.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should the jail/DJJ respond upon receiving notification that a subject meets the criteria for an involuntary Baker Act?

    <p>Notify the appropriate facility per the transportation plan.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of the Baker Act, what action follows after processing the subject as a criminal suspect?

    <p>The receiving facility shall be responsible for promptly arranging for the examination and treatment of the person.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What criterion indicates that a person has lost the power of self-control regarding substance abuse?

    <p>The person is unable to appreciate their need for substance abuse services.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What immediate action does the Hal S. Marchman Act allow law enforcement to take for individuals believed to be substance abuse impaired?

    <p>Take steps to protect their health and welfare</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what condition does the Hal S. Marchman Act become inapplicable?

    <p>If the individual is involved in a criminal offense</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is permitted to take immediate steps under the Hal S. Marchman Act?

    <p>Law enforcement officers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential consequence of the Hal S. Marchman Act for impaired individuals?

    <p>Possibility of emergency intervention for health safety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a focus of the Hal S. Marchman Act?

    <p>Addressing criminal behavior in substance-impaired individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Mental Health and Substance Impairment Response

    • Escambia County Sheriff’s Office prioritizes the care of individuals with mental health issues or substance impairments.
    • Relevant procedures are guided by Florida Statutes, ensuring compliance with legal requirements for caring for individuals in crisis.
    • The Mental Health Co-Responder Unit is the preferred team for handling such calls, indicating a specialized approach to mental health emergencies.
    • Emphasis on transportation to appropriate facilities highlights the commitment to provide proper treatment rather than punitive measures.

    Baker Act Overview

    • The Baker Act is a Florida law allowing law enforcement officers to involuntarily detain individuals for mental health evaluation.
    • This procedure empowers officers to take a person into custody if there is a belief they may pose a risk to themselves or others.
    • Officers must deliver the detained individual to a designated receiving facility for the examination.

    Key Functions

    • The law emphasizes that law enforcement's role is not to diagnose mental health conditions.
    • The focus is on ensuring immediate safety and providing a mental health assessment by qualified professionals.
    • The act aims to facilitate access to mental health care while respecting individual rights.

    Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Protocols

    • Responding deputies have the ability to request dispatch for a CIT-trained deputy if one is available.
    • CIT deputies and ECSO CIT coordinators can reach out to the Lakeview Mobile Response Team (MRT) to gather information regarding the subject in question.

    Lakeview Mobile Response Team (MRT) Contact

    • Lakeview’s Mobile Response Team can be contacted at (866) 517-7766.
    • The MRT provides options for assessments through telehealth, face-to-face evaluations, and post-assessment follow-up or referral care services.

    Voluntary Examination Overview

    • Subjects exhibiting signs of mental illness may qualify for a voluntary examination under specific conditions.
    • Infractions eligible for this process must be classified as non-violent misdemeanors or non-violent felonies.
    • Consent from the subject is a prerequisite for proceeding with the voluntary examination.

    Process for Voluntary Examination

    • Upon determination of eligibility, the subject is to be transported to The Central Receiving Facility (CRF) for assessment.
    • Accurate record-keeping is essential; subjects' names and dates of birth must be documented for data tracking purposes.

    Coding for the Examination Call

    • The communication regarding this examination will be designated with the code 13-0-O for clarity in processing and records.

    Involuntary Examination Guidelines

    • Involuntary examination applies when a person is taken into custody for noncriminal or non-violent misdemeanor offenses.
    • Statutory guidelines must be met for a person to qualify for involuntary examination despite lack of consent for voluntary examination.
    • Law enforcement officers are responsible for taking the individual into custody under these circumstances.
    • The individual is transported to the Central Receiving Facility (CRF) for the examination process.
    • A specific form, “Report of Law Enforcement Officer Initiating Involuntary Examination State of Florida (CF-MH 3100)”, must be completed by the officer.
    • This form is provided to medical staff at the CRF to initiate the examination process.

    Medical Attention Protocol

    • Immediate medical intervention is required for subjects with severe self-harm indications such as cut wrists or ingestion of pills.
    • If the subject is compliant or unconscious, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) will carry out transport to the Emergency Room (ER) for care.

    Baker Act Procedures

    • In cases where the subject is transported to a medical facility, deputies are not responsible for completing Baker Act paperwork.
    • It is crucial to document the subject’s full name and date of birth in the report for data tracking.

    Call Coding Guidelines

    • Transporting subjects under these circumstances will have the call coded as 13-0-K.

    Involuntary Examination Procedures

    • Medical attention is mandatory for individuals with severe conditions, such as cut wrist, pill ingestion, or suicide attempts.
    • Compliance is crucial; if the individual refuses treatment, further steps must be taken.

    Documentation Requirements

    • Initiate the "Report of Law Enforcement Officer Initiating Involuntary Examination" form (CF-MH 3052a) as per Florida regulations.
    • Complete the “Transportation to Receiving Facility Form Part II” (CF-MH 3100) in accordance with Florida Administrative Code.

    Transportation Protocol

    • Emergency Medical Services (EMS) will provide transport to the Emergency Room (ER).
    • Law enforcement deputies must follow the EMS to the ER and hand over Baker Act documentation directly to hospital staff.

    Baker Act Protocol

    • EMS is not responsible for delivering Baker Act paperwork; they must focus solely on patient transport.
    • It is essential that deputies ensure the paperwork reaches ER personnel for proper processing under the Baker Act.

    Juvenile Baker Act Procedures

    • A reasonable attempt must be made to notify a parent or guardian before initiating a Baker Act on a juvenile.
    • Notifying guardians allows them to assist the child and obtain consent for voluntary or involuntary examinations.
    • Children are not legally able to give or refuse consent for their own examinations.
    • Emergency assistance can still be provided to a child regardless of consent issues.

    Documentation Requirements

    • Document the communication method and number of attempts made to contact the juvenile’s parent, guardian, or emergency contact.
    • Each attempt's outcome must be included in the offense report to ensure compliance and transparency.

    Transportation Protocol

    • Youth under the age of 18 should be transported to Baptist Hospital following the Baker Act process.

    Felony Offenses and Involuntary Examination

    • In cases of arrest for a felony or violent misdemeanor, statutory guidelines under the Baker Act may apply for involuntary examination or placement.
    • The subject must be processed as a standard criminal suspect before any mental health examination or placement is initiated.
    • Notification of the jail or Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) is required to indicate that the individual meets Baker Act criteria.
    • The jail is responsible for communicating with the designated receiving facility as part of a pre-established transportation plan.
    • The receiving facility must quickly coordinate the necessary examination and treatment for the individual under the Baker Act protocols.

    Involuntary Admission Criteria

    • Involuntary admission applies to individuals with substance abuse impairment or co-occurring mental health disorders.
    • Good faith reason must exist to believe in the person's impaired state affecting their self-control over substance use.

    Loss of Self-Control

    • Individuals must demonstrate a complete loss of self-control regarding substance abuse.
    • This condition necessitates the need for substance abuse services.

    Impaired Judgment

    • Judgment impairment due to substance abuse prevents individuals from recognizing their need for treatment.
    • Refusing services is not in itself evidence of impaired judgment concerning the necessity for those services.

    Risk of Neglect and Harm

    • Without treatment, individuals may neglect themselves, resulting in substantial harm to their well-being.
    • A real and present threat of harm must be evident, confirming that help from family or friends is insufficient.
    • There must be a substantial likelihood that the individual poses a danger to themselves or others through self-harm or threats of violence.

    Hal S. Marchman Act Overview

    • Authorizes law enforcement to intervene when an individual is believed to be impaired by substance abuse.
    • Aims to protect the health and welfare of the individual and others around them.
    • Intervention is immediate and focuses on addressing potential risks associated with substance impairment.

    Limitations of the Act

    • The Act is not applicable if the impaired individual is involved in a criminal offense.
    • This indicates a clear distinction between health-related interventions and criminal justice procedures.

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    Explore the procedures of the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office regarding individuals with mental health issues or substance impairments. This quiz delves into compliance with Florida Statutes and the role of the Mental Health Co-Responder Unit in emergencies, highlighting a compassionate approach to crisis situations.

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