Tribal Govt: Quali Tribal Govt: Quality Improvement Plan

3) 988 Tribal Monthly Programmatic Quality Improvement Plan

Programmatic Quality Improvement Plan

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Note- Please remove highlights before submitting – those are there to indicate where you need to input information and/or directions for submission. SAMHSA does not anticipate this being a static plan – it will and should change over time. The purpose of this plan is to create a baseline to evaluate moving forward.

The goal of this plan is to identify and improve 988 tribal connections and services. Tribes and tribal organizations should include feedback from Lifeline crisis centers currently covering tribal contacts in the development of the quality improvement plan that focuses on policies, first contact, assessment, referral, and access to local care, and specifically ensure there is a comprehensive and coordinated response to tribal individuals at imminent risk for suicide. Applicants must demonstrate how the plan aligns with any existing suicide prevention plan including coordination of 988 and 911 response.

Quality Improvement Plan development and implementation

1. Where are you? What is your vision for 988 tribal response?

Questions you may want to consider: Are members of your community using 988? Do you have technology challenges with accessing 988 and care? What is your current level of connection to your center, state, mobile crisis and 911 dispatch? Are there areas for growth and improvement? What would be an ideal schedule for contact? (Monthly contact? Quarterly contact?)

Does your state have a formal commission or group that would benefit from tribal representation? Are you currently participating on this group?

Are there concerns with current centers’ responses? Areas for growth and improvement? Are there specific considerations for imminent risk for members of tribal communities? Are there additional considerations or risks for this population? (i.e., median age)

2. What are some ways that you can enhance the crisis response to better serve members of your community?