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PC1210 Programs
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California voters approved Proposition 36 on November 7th, 2000. This is known as the Substance Abuse and Crime Prevention Act (SACPA) of 2000. Under SACPA and Penal Code 1210.1 (PC1210), first or second time non-violent adult drug offenders who use, possess or transport illegal drugs for personal use are offered...
PC1000 Programs
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This is a deferred entry of judgment program under Penal Code 1000.1. The purpose of the program is to provide substance use education and counseling services as an alternative legal action to first time offenders. Participants are referred to a PC1000 program by the Court after pleading guilty, and their...
Complaints
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Each provider has a process for resolving complaints. The first step is to attempt to resolve the issue directly with the provider through their grievance process. That information is described in the provider contract signed by the participant and is also posted within the facility. If the issue cannot be...
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Internship Opportunities
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The DUI Program offers unpaid internships and volunteer opportunities. Interns must be enrolled in an accredited college or university and will be able to earn college credit if needed. Likely majors of study include: criminal justice, sociology, human services, public health and similar. The Orange County Health Care Agency’s Volunteer...
Hepatitis B
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Hepatitis B is a virus (HBV) that can cause inflammation of the liver. It is spread when blood, semen, or another bodily fluid from an infected person enters the body of someone who is not infected through percutaneous (e.g., needlestick) exposure, direct contact with mucous membranes, sexual contact, or nonintact...
Hepatitis C
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Hepatitis C is a virus (HCV) that can cause inflammation of the liver. It is mainly spread from the blood from an infected person, for example, while sharing needles, or other equipment that has been exposed to blood, to inject drugs, or through needle-stick injuries. For most people (70%-85%), hepatitis...
DUI Education and Court Diversion
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The DUI Education and Court Diversion unit of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) services oversees the DUI, PC1000 and PC1210 programs in Orange County. The unit provides court ordered referrals for DUI programs at 4 Alcohol Liaison Office (ALO) Justice Center locations in the County: Central, Harbor, North and West courts...
Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Public Information
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Photo Source: https://phil.cdc.gov/Details.aspx?pid=7824 Staphylococcus aureus (“Staph”; S. aureus) is a bacteria commonly found on the skin and in the nose of healthy people. Staph can also be found in the armpit, groin, rectum or genital area, where it also can live without causing infection. Methicillin-resistant S. aureus, or MRSA, are...
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Diseases & Conditions
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A-E Acute Flaccid Myelitis Anthrax Botulism Campylobacter Candida auris Carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumanii (CRAB) Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) Chikungunya Clostridium difficile Dengue E. coli F-J Haemophilus influenzae Hantavirus Healthcare Associated Infections (HAI) Hepatitis A Hepatitis B Hepatitis C Human Papillomavirus Virus Influenza Avian Influenza Swine Influenza K-O Klebsiella pneumoniae, Carbapenem-resistant (CRKP) Legionellosis...