Document Date FAC Agenda 05/09/2023 05/03/2023...

Document Date CPAC Agenda 05/10/2023 05/08/2023...

What Does The Orange County Behavioral Health Advisory Board Do? The Behavioral Health Advisory Board (BHAB) is organized to complete the following three main purposes: Advise the Board of Supervisors and the Behavioral Health Director on all aspects of local mental health and SUD programs. Advocate for individuals with serious...

Test Name Department Test Code Aeromonas Culture BACT B1 Bacterial Culture, Aerobic BACT B2 Bacterial Culture for Identification ( Salmonella/Shigella ) BACT B20 Bacterial Culture, Anaerobic (Call laboratory before submitting specimens for consultation) BACT B3 Bacterial Reference Culture for Identification, Aerobic BACT B4 Bacterial Reference Culture for Identification, Anaerobic BACT...

TEST NAME Aeromonas Culture DEPARTMENT BACT TESTS B1 DESCRIPTION Screening procedure for isolation and identification of Aeromonas species utilizing conventional biochemical and matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization time of resolution (MALDI-TOF) techniques. SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS SPECIMEN: Stool CONTAINER: Stool transport bottles (Para Pak C&S), GN broth, or Rectal Swabs Note: The use...

TEST NAME Arthropod Identification DEPARTMENT PARA TESTS P1 DESCRIPTION Identification is made by microscopic exam or referred to Vector Test Directory Control if necessary. SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS SPECIMEN: Arthropod or skin scrapings. CONTAINER: If arthropod, use a jar or cup. If skin scraping, use mineral oil to scrape skin, then transfer...

TEST NAME Bacterial Culture for Identification ( Salmonella / Shigella ) DEPARTMENT BACT TESTS B20 DESCRIPTION Salmonella/Shigella culture identification and confirmation utilizing conventional biochemical, serological, matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization time of resolution (MALDI-TOF), and whole genome sequencing techniques. SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS SPECIMEN: Pure culture isolates CONTAINER: Slanted tubed media preferred, motility...

TEST NAME Bacterial Culture, Anaerobic DEPARTMENT BACT TESTS B3 DESCRIPTION Identification of all anaerobic organisms found utilizing conventional biochemical and matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization time of resolution (MALDI-TOF) techniques. SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS SPECIMEN: Deep wounds, abscesses, body fluids, tissue CONTAINER: Swab in anaerobic transport tube. COLLECTION: Swabs- Collect under anaerobic conditions...

TEST NAME Bacterial Reference Culture for Identification, Aerobic DEPARTMENT BACT TESTS B4 DESCRIPTION Aerobic bacterial culture identification utilizing conventional aerobic biochemical testing, matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization time of resolution (MALDI-TOF), or whole genome sequencing techniques. SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS SPECIMEN: Pure culture isolate CONTAINER: Slant tube media preferred, sealed plates acceptable. COLLECTION...

Disaster Behavioral Health Resources Tip Sheets Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Disaster Preparedness Response and Recovery Publications and resources SAMHSA Disaster Distress Hotline 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Ready: Recovering from Disasters Health & safety guidelines Seeking disaster assistance Coping with disaster Recovering Emotionally...