Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction QStP Team Projects - Medical Services Projects

CONNECT TWO 2000

Oakwood Correctional Facility and Allen Correctional Institution (2000)

"Gold" level team - 2000 TEPS Showcase. The Connect Two 2000 Team was formed to implement changes in the continuity of care of the seriously mentally ill (SMI) patients/inmates between OCF and the Residential Treatment Units (RTUs) of the institutions. The specific tasks of the team were to improve the continuum of care for the SMI patients/inmates by improving the transition back to the RTU from an acute mental health setting by increasing the quality of communication, increasing quality of care, thus decreasing recidivism rates and increasing cost savings. The team developed a plan to assure continuous feedback between the acute care setting at OCF and the RTUs across the state. Team members: Lisa Wise (team leader), Becky Rosengarten, Dr. Ruedisueli, Norm Knippen, Celeste Kill, Chris Daley, Andy Thompson, Pam Newland, Rick Glenn, Brooke Featheringham (facilitator). For more information contact Lisa Wise (419) 225-8052.

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SMOKE FREE TEAM

Hocking Correctional Institution (2000)

The Smoke Free Team was tasked with formulating a procedure to assist in the smooth transition of the Hocking Correctional Facility to a smoke-free environment. This was accomplished through increasing quality programming for the inmate population and increasing staff knowledge of program availability. Team members: Sandra Arnold (Team leader), Valorie Buttrick, Jerry Patton, Belinda Johnson, Ralph Evans, Bill Flowers, Richard Dixon, Melissa Flowers, Doug Juniper (facilitator). For more information contact Sandra Arnold (740) 753-1917.

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SEG-MED BUSTERS

Ohio Reformatory for Women (1999)

The Ohio Reformatory for Women was placed in a very high-risk situation by inadequate control of medication in the lock-down unit. The procedures that were in place for the distribution of medication were not working. The team recommended that all medicine distributed in the segregation area be crushed. A new form was given to medical staff to track offenders taking or refusing medicine. The form also helped track medicine abuse on the outside of the cell door. Two cell windows were enlarged for better visibility. As a result, contraband found in the segregation area has decreased 100%; all medicine passed is distributed by state employed nurses only; and tracking of medicine used in the segregation area has improved. Vicki Comer, Leader 937-642-1065.

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MEDICATION ERRORS TEAM

Oakwood Correctional Facility (1997)

The Oakwood Correctional Facility is a forensic institution for felons suffering from mental illness, therefore, they administer a great number of psychotropic medications. This team was developed in improve and increase the reporting of medication errors in order to promote the accurate assessment of patient administration by the managers of nursing, the pharmacy and therapeutic committees. As a result of this endeavor, an improved reporting form was generated. Via staff training regarding the new process, the reporting of medication misadventures greatly increased, consequently, management was able to assess and track trends thus reduce errors. C. J. Kalb, Leader 419-225-8052.

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MMPI

Oakwood Correctional Facility (1996)

The (OCF) MMPI team’s goal is to improve the medication administration process. When the group began its work, the process was complex and abstract. The group is implementing medication process improvements by identifying areas of potential improvement. Specific process components of medication errors, missing medication doses, medication delivery time and provision of patient education were those identified as targets to be addressed. The team is evaluating creating specific work groups to address identified problems. Richard Theodore, Leader 419-225-8052.