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Director reports audits, autism testing interest, Narcan vending proposal and June disaster mental health training
Summary
At its Feb. 26 meeting the board heard that OASAS OSF audits are forthcoming in Cayuga County, a psychologist may contract to provide autism testing, Auburn Community Hospital is exploring a Narcan vending machine for its ER, and OMH disaster mental health training is scheduled for June 2–3.
Under the Director's Report the board was briefed on several operational items. The minutes note that OASAS OSF audits are occurring in surrounding counties and are expected soon in Cayuga County. The board also recorded that a psychologist has expressed interest in contracting to perform autism testing locally, which could expand diagnostic capacity if a contract is finalized.
The Director's Report further notes that Auburn Community Hospital (ACH) has expressed interest in installing a Narcan vending machine in its emergency department to increase access to naloxone, and that OMH Disaster Mental Health training is scheduled for June 2 and 3. The minutes record these as informational items; no motions or commitments of county funds are recorded at this meeting.
