Is 911 outdated and in need of a behavioral health transformation? (CA)

With Emergency Triage, Treat and Transport, the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services covers emergency medical response providers transporting patients to an alternative facility, such as a primary care office or community mental health center. ET3 also covers emergency responders to initiate treatment in place with a qualified healthcare partner – either at the scene or through telehealth.

Mountain View City Council approves $165M early design for future public safety building (CA)

The Mountain View City Council voted Tuesday night to approve early design plans for the city’s new public safety building, an expensive project that’s expected to cost between $160 and $165 million and may need a ballot measure to get over the finish line.

City officials have long sought to renovate or replace the public safety building at 1000 Villa Street. The building that houses the city’s police department operations, fire department administrative staff, emergency dispatch (the 911 call center) and emergency operations center, was built over 40 years ago and does not meet current seismic standards.