HomeMy WebLinkAboutSH22-011 - WA STATE HCA MOUD IN JAILS - Agenda Staff ReportKITTITAS COUNTY
SHERIFF’S OFFICE
AGENDA STAFF REPORT
AGENDA DATE: March 15, 2022
ACTION REQUESTED: Request to Approve a Resolution Authorizing Execution of a
Professional Services Agreement Between Kittitas County and Washington State
Healthcare Authority
BACKGROUND: To provide medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) in jails to
incarcerated individuals who present with an opioid use disorder (OUD). To support a
full MOUD program which includes the following: an OUD assessment, discussion of
MOUD options between the incarcerated individual and provider, initiation prior to the
onset of withdrawal or continuation of MOUD, release and reentry planning to include
connection with continued treatment, same day release appointment when possible or
MOUD to bridge patient until next appointment and naloxone upon release. Reentry
planning may also include assisting the incarcerated individual with sign-up of Medicaid,
reestablishing Medicaid and connection with the Managed Care Organizations (MCOs).
This project also intends to address inequities in OUD treatment and recovery services by
providing medically necessary treatment for opioid use disorder to incarcerated
individuals. MOUD in jails programs should understand cultural barriers and provide
culturally appropriate services and recognize the need for inclusion of people with lived
experiences in the development of the MOUD in jails programs. Additionally, this project
intends to identify stigma and educate staff to ensure ongoing collaboration and openness
to change.
INTERACTION: The Kittitas County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has reviewed and
approved.
RECOMMENDATION: Request to Approve a Resolution Authorizing Execution of a
Professional Services Agreement Between Kittitas County and Washington State
Healthcare Authority
HANDLING: Please return 1 signed original to KCSO. Sheriff’s Office to provide a
fully executed Agreement back to the BOCC upon signature by HCA.
LEAD STAFF: Command Staff