Community-Based Discharge Planning Improves Health Services
Files
Date
2011
Authors
Jensen, Elsabeth
Forchuk, Cheryl
Seymour, Bill
Chapman, Patty
Witcher, Penny
Davis, Amy
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Abstract
Basing discharge services in the community has improved services for people transitioning out of an acute care mental healthcare facility. It has also reduced readmissions rates, curbing the demand for inpatient services at the hospital level.
Description
Keywords
Health, Mental Health, Human Services
Citation
Jensen, E., Forchuk, C., Seymour, B., Chapman, P., Witcher, P., & Davis, A. (2009). Community-based discharge planning improves health services. SEEI phase II report.