July is BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) mental health month. At VitalCore, we believe it is important to recognize the unique challenges faced by BIPOC patients. By prioritizing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in healthcare, we can enhance the individualized and effective treatment for all patients as we support them to meet their goals and achieve stability. https://www.thebipocproject.org https://www.mhanational.org/bipoc"
Recently, Captain Scott Smith presented staff at the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office letters of recognition and the Sheriff’s Life Saving Award. It was from their response to a suicide attempt, resulting in hospitalization on an overnight shift. Their actions saved the life of the detained person. Receiving Letters of Commendation & Lifesaving awards were: · CO Eric Teeters · Jail Corporal Sean Bruss · LPN Ginny Nehls Receiving Performance Recognition from that incident were: · Jail Sergeant Art Elsner · CO Kasey Gresbach Congratulations to everyone involved on your exemplary response to the incident and your shining example of excellence in correctional healthcare.
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Congratulations to the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office for receiving the Innovation Award (Large Jail) at the American Jail Association conference last week! The Detention Behavior Management Team was recognized for their efforts in managing those with serious and persistent mental health, medical and/or behavioral issues in restrictive housing. The team consists of Captain Paula Smith, CJM, Lieutenant Clayton Barth, Sergeant Caleb Posch, Sergeant Steven Terry, Health Service Administrator Ryan Fickle, Director of Nursing Meghan Day, Behavioral Health Coordinator Logan Reich, and Mental Health Practitioner Kendra Wolff. The team meets weekly to discuss Restrictive Housing, Disciplinary Detention, Medical watches, and Mental Health watches. Each team member has a role in the meetings and each profession represented is respected and valued. As a collective group, we hear each other’s concerns, difficulties, and ideas to gain clarity, safety, and unity. Our medical and mental health teams have a voice in disciplinary restrictions. Detention has a voice in the medical treatment of inmates. There are no known gaps in this system. All areas work together to achieve one goal: the safety, health, and well-being of all individuals in the facility. VitalCore is honored to collaborate with Sedgwick County!!
Logan Reich, LCMFT and Victoria Magnett, LMSW from our Sedgwick County, KS facilities at an event hosted by the Mental Health Substance Abuse Coalition of Sedgwick County. Logan Reich presented and discussed how we (VitalCore in Sedgwick Co) partner within the community to support our patients with behavioral health needs.
Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with VitalCore Health Strategies! We are excited to collaborate and partner with the Mecklenburg County Detention Center Central in Charlotte, North Carolina! Our mission is to establish a culture that recognizes the value of the patient, team member, and client through service excellence resulting in the most positive clinical experience.
