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Memorandum of Understanding
t. lnvolved Entities:
A. Crisis Connections
B. Correctional lnstitution - Kittitas County Jail
2. Preamble and Purpose:
A. The purpose of this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is to outline roles and
responsibilities in relation to individuals who are scheduled for a Bridger/ScalaNW
appointment. Crisis Connections (CC) and Kittitas County Jail will continue to operate as
separate organizations, assuming no liability for the actions of the other organization,
maintaining confidentiality as required.
3. Entitv Overview:
A. Crisis Connections operates multiple free and confidentialtelephonic, text and chat services
to residents of Washington State including the WA Warm Line, WA Recovery Help Line, WA
Teen Link, King County 2I1., as well as the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, and regional crisis
lines for nine counties in WA State. Crisis Connections provides 24/7/365 crisis telephone
services in accordance with WAC (Washington Administrative Code) 246-341-0900/0905
and allotherfederaland state regulations for behavioralhealth crisis services, aswellas all
appropriate lnternational Council of Helpline accreditation standards. Annually, Crisis
Connections receives over 700,000 requests for help.
B. Kittitas County Jail is a Correctional lnstitution as defined by RCW 9.94.049.
4. Scope of Work:
A. CC will provide Kittitas County Jail24/7 access to a scheduling phone line to make a
"Bridging Appointment" for patients who are discharging from a Correctional lnstitution in
thecontextofopiateuseconcerns. Threeoptionsof outpatientprovidersintheirareawill
be offered (at least one as a telehealth option).
B. Upon receipt of written consent to release the following information, Kittitas County Jail will
provide name, date of birth, dose/medication information (if given), insurance, brief
synopsis of clinical presentation and confirmation of verbal agreement of intent to attend
appointment provided by CC. CC will provide clinic/provider name/address/phone number
and specifics for the appointment to staff facilitating release to be given to the individual.
C. CC will initiate text, email, or phone call with reminder of upcoming appointments, based on
individuals' ability to receive com m u nication.
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5. System access and data sharing collaboration:
A. There will be no direct system access provided to Kittitas County Jail.
B. Personal Health lnformation will be shared confidentially and only directly through phone
connection. PHI will not be transmitted between Facility and CC via email, fax or text.
6. Confidentiality:
A. Both Crisis Connections and Kittitas County Jail will adhere to strict confidentiality protocols
and regulations to protect the privacy of callers and maintain the confidentiality of their
information, in compliance with HIPAA and 42 CFR. lnformation shared between the two
organizations will be used solely for the purpose of providing continuity of care between the
Facility Provider, CC, and participating outpatient providers.
7. Term and Termination of Memorandum of Understanding:
A. This MOU will remain in effect until one or both parties request termination.
B. MOU may be updated to include additional elements based on funding, community need,
and additional partnership opportu nities.
Clay Myers
Sheriff
Kittitas CountyJail
Signature
Michelle McDaniel
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Crisis Connections
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