❓ A WA parliamentary question addresses the Health Department's progress in managing self-harm in young people in hospital emergency departments, following up on previous audit recommendations. The Minister's response outlines strategies, guidelines, and monitoring processes in place.
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With reference to the findings of the Auditor General's performance examination of the Health Department's management of self-harm in young people in Hospital Emergency Departments, I ask -
(1) Is the Minister concerned that the recommendations and findings of a second report, on the same matter in October last year, indicate that the Health Department had made only limited progress in addressing the recommendations of the first report?
(2) What specific strategies are now in place to effectively address these serious shortcomings?
(3) Has the Minister endorsed guidelines for the management of deliberate self- harm in young people presenting to hospital Emergency Departments?
(4) How does the Minister monitor compliance with these guidelines?
(5) What consultation is taking place between Emergency Department Managers and Community Mental Health Clinics to develop and implement minimum service specifications in after care planning, timely follow up treatment and assertive intervention, for those patients who do not keep their follow up appointments?
(1) Is the Minister concerned that the recommendations and findings of a second report, on the same matter in October last year, indicate that the Health Department had made only limited progress in addressing the recommendations of the first report?
(2) What specific strategies are now in place to effectively address these serious shortcomings?
(3) Has the Minister endorsed guidelines for the management of deliberate self- harm in young people presenting to hospital Emergency Departments?
(4) How does the Minister monitor compliance with these guidelines?
(5) What consultation is taking place between Emergency Department Managers and Community Mental Health Clinics to develop and implement minimum service specifications in after care planning, timely follow up treatment and assertive intervention, for those patients who do not keep their follow up appointments?
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Answered
12 September 2006
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Health
Response time
21 days
(1) No. There has been an increase of 40 mental health staff working in Emergency Services as a result of the Mental Health Strategy 2004-2007. Mental health liaison services are operational and on duty psychiatric registrar services are in place at: · Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital; · Royal Perth Hospital; · Bentley Health Service; · Fremantle Hospital; · Rockingham/Kwinana Hospital; · Geraldton Hospital; · Swan Districts Hospital; and · Joondalup Health Campus This increase has improved the capacity to assess and triage presentations to Emergency Departments (EDs) in a timely way. Mental health staff in EDs provide an interface between mental health services and ED staff, which enhances the care provided to people presenting with deliberate self-harm. (2) It is recognised that more needs to be done to reduce the incidence of suicide and the prevalence of self-harming behaviours and that this is a whole-of-government and whole-of-community responsibility. Western Australia has played a leading role in initiating the development of a broad approach to suicide prevention and deliberate self-harm. The Ministerial Council for Suicide Prevention, funded by the Department of Health (DOH), has commenced the development of a State suicide prevention plan to reduce the incidence of suicide and the prevalence of self-harming behaviours amongst people of all ages in WA. (3) Yes. (4) The DOH Mental Health Area Directors monitor the provision of services delivered by EDs in their health area. (5) The Adult Mental Health Services Care Pathway Standards for Admission through to Discharge Planning policy was implemented in 2001. This policy reflects key standards outlined in the National Standards for Mental Health Service relating to a continuum of care between hospital and community. It stipulates: · Inpatient units to notify the appropriate community mental health service within three working days of admission that an unknown patient is likely to be discharged to their area. It is the community mental health team's responsibility to assign an interim, or more permanent, key worker within 5 working days of receiving the referral. · Patients with a current history of mental illness and/or deliberate self-harm must be followed up within 5 days of discharge from inpatient hospital care. These patients are at a higher risk of suicide and require intensive support and care. This follow up would include contacting the person if he/she did not attend the appointment.
· Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital; · Royal Perth Hospital; · Bentley Health Service; · Fremantle Hospital; · Rockingham/Kwinana Hospital; · Geraldton Hospital; · Swan Districts Hospital; and · Joondalup Health Campus This increase has improved the capacity to assess and triage presentations to Emergency Departments (EDs) in a timely way. Mental health staff in EDs provide an interface between mental health services and ED staff, which enhances the care provided to people presenting with deliberate self-harm. (2) It is recognised that more needs to be done to reduce the incidence of suicide and the prevalence of self-harming behaviours and that this is a whole-of-government and whole-of-community responsibility. Western Australia has played a leading role in initiating the development of a broad approach to suicide prevention and deliberate self-harm. The Ministerial Council for Suicide Prevention, funded by the Department of Health (DOH), has commenced the development of a State suicide prevention plan to reduce the incidence of suicide and the prevalence of self-harming behaviours amongst people of all ages in WA. (3) Yes. (4) The DOH Mental Health Area Directors monitor the provision of services delivered by EDs in their health area. (5) The Adult Mental Health Services Care Pathway Standards for Admission through to Discharge Planning policy was implemented in 2001. This policy reflects key standards outlined in the National Standards for Mental Health Service relating to a continuum of care between hospital and community. It stipulates: · Inpatient units to notify the appropriate community mental health service within three working days of admission that an unknown patient is likely to be discharged to their area. It is the community mental health team's responsibility to assign an interim, or more permanent, key worker within 5 working days of receiving the referral. · Patients with a current history of mental illness and/or deliberate self-harm must be followed up within 5 days of discharge from inpatient hospital care. These patients are at a higher risk of suicide and require intensive support and care. This follow up would include contacting the person if he/she did not attend the appointment.
· Royal Perth Hospital; · Bentley Health Service; · Fremantle Hospital; · Rockingham/Kwinana Hospital; · Geraldton Hospital; · Swan Districts Hospital; and · Joondalup Health Campus This increase has improved the capacity to assess and triage presentations to Emergency Departments (EDs) in a timely way. Mental health staff in EDs provide an interface between mental health services and ED staff, which enhances the care provided to people presenting with deliberate self-harm. (2) It is recognised that more needs to be done to reduce the incidence of suicide and the prevalence of self-harming behaviours and that this is a whole-of-government and whole-of-community responsibility. Western Australia has played a leading role in initiating the development of a broad approach to suicide prevention and deliberate self-harm. The Ministerial Council for Suicide Prevention, funded by the Department of Health (DOH), has commenced the development of a State suicide prevention plan to reduce the incidence of suicide and the prevalence of self-harming behaviours amongst people of all ages in WA. (3) Yes. (4) The DOH Mental Health Area Directors monitor the provision of services delivered by EDs in their health area. (5) The Adult Mental Health Services Care Pathway Standards for Admission through to Discharge Planning policy was implemented in 2001. This policy reflects key standards outlined in the National Standards for Mental Health Service relating to a continuum of care between hospital and community. It stipulates: · Inpatient units to notify the appropriate community mental health service within three working days of admission that an unknown patient is likely to be discharged to their area. It is the community mental health team's responsibility to assign an interim, or more permanent, key worker within 5 working days of receiving the referral. · Patients with a current history of mental illness and/or deliberate self-harm must be followed up within 5 days of discharge from inpatient hospital care. These patients are at a higher risk of suicide and require intensive support and care. This follow up would include contacting the person if he/she did not attend the appointment.
· Bentley Health Service; · Fremantle Hospital; · Rockingham/Kwinana Hospital; · Geraldton Hospital; · Swan Districts Hospital; and · Joondalup Health Campus This increase has improved the capacity to assess and triage presentations to Emergency Departments (EDs) in a timely way. Mental health staff in EDs provide an interface between mental health services and ED staff, which enhances the care provided to people presenting with deliberate self-harm. (2) It is recognised that more needs to be done to reduce the incidence of suicide and the prevalence of self-harming behaviours and that this is a whole-of-government and whole-of-community responsibility. Western Australia has played a leading role in initiating the development of a broad approach to suicide prevention and deliberate self-harm. The Ministerial Council for Suicide Prevention, funded by the Department of Health (DOH), has commenced the development of a State suicide prevention plan to reduce the incidence of suicide and the prevalence of self-harming behaviours amongst people of all ages in WA. (3) Yes. (4) The DOH Mental Health Area Directors monitor the provision of services delivered by EDs in their health area. (5) The Adult Mental Health Services Care Pathway Standards for Admission through to Discharge Planning policy was implemented in 2001. This policy reflects key standards outlined in the National Standards for Mental Health Service relating to a continuum of care between hospital and community. It stipulates: · Inpatient units to notify the appropriate community mental health service within three working days of admission that an unknown patient is likely to be discharged to their area. It is the community mental health team's responsibility to assign an interim, or more permanent, key worker within 5 working days of receiving the referral. · Patients with a current history of mental illness and/or deliberate self-harm must be followed up within 5 days of discharge from inpatient hospital care. These patients are at a higher risk of suicide and require intensive support and care. This follow up would include contacting the person if he/she did not attend the appointment.
· Fremantle Hospital; · Rockingham/Kwinana Hospital; · Geraldton Hospital; · Swan Districts Hospital; and · Joondalup Health Campus This increase has improved the capacity to assess and triage presentations to Emergency Departments (EDs) in a timely way. Mental health staff in EDs provide an interface between mental health services and ED staff, which enhances the care provided to people presenting with deliberate self-harm. (2) It is recognised that more needs to be done to reduce the incidence of suicide and the prevalence of self-harming behaviours and that this is a whole-of-government and whole-of-community responsibility. Western Australia has played a leading role in initiating the development of a broad approach to suicide prevention and deliberate self-harm. The Ministerial Council for Suicide Prevention, funded by the Department of Health (DOH), has commenced the development of a State suicide prevention plan to reduce the incidence of suicide and the prevalence of self-harming behaviours amongst people of all ages in WA. (3) Yes. (4) The DOH Mental Health Area Directors monitor the provision of services delivered by EDs in their health area. (5) The Adult Mental Health Services Care Pathway Standards for Admission through to Discharge Planning policy was implemented in 2001. This policy reflects key standards outlined in the National Standards for Mental Health Service relating to a continuum of care between hospital and community. It stipulates: · Inpatient units to notify the appropriate community mental health service within three working days of admission that an unknown patient is likely to be discharged to their area. It is the community mental health team's responsibility to assign an interim, or more permanent, key worker within 5 working days of receiving the referral. · Patients with a current history of mental illness and/or deliberate self-harm must be followed up within 5 days of discharge from inpatient hospital care. These patients are at a higher risk of suicide and require intensive support and care. This follow up would include contacting the person if he/she did not attend the appointment.
· Rockingham/Kwinana Hospital; · Geraldton Hospital; · Swan Districts Hospital; and · Joondalup Health Campus This increase has improved the capacity to assess and triage presentations to Emergency Departments (EDs) in a timely way. Mental health staff in EDs provide an interface between mental health services and ED staff, which enhances the care provided to people presenting with deliberate self-harm. (2) It is recognised that more needs to be done to reduce the incidence of suicide and the prevalence of self-harming behaviours and that this is a whole-of-government and whole-of-community responsibility. Western Australia has played a leading role in initiating the development of a broad approach to suicide prevention and deliberate self-harm. The Ministerial Council for Suicide Prevention, funded by the Department of Health (DOH), has commenced the development of a State suicide prevention plan to reduce the incidence of suicide and the prevalence of self-harming behaviours amongst people of all ages in WA. (3) Yes. (4) The DOH Mental Health Area Directors monitor the provision of services delivered by EDs in their health area. (5) The Adult Mental Health Services Care Pathway Standards for Admission through to Discharge Planning policy was implemented in 2001. This policy reflects key standards outlined in the National Standards for Mental Health Service relating to a continuum of care between hospital and community. It stipulates: · Inpatient units to notify the appropriate community mental health service within three working days of admission that an unknown patient is likely to be discharged to their area. It is the community mental health team's responsibility to assign an interim, or more permanent, key worker within 5 working days of receiving the referral. · Patients with a current history of mental illness and/or deliberate self-harm must be followed up within 5 days of discharge from inpatient hospital care. These patients are at a higher risk of suicide and require intensive support and care. This follow up would include contacting the person if he/she did not attend the appointment.
· Geraldton Hospital; · Swan Districts Hospital; and · Joondalup Health Campus This increase has improved the capacity to assess and triage presentations to Emergency Departments (EDs) in a timely way. Mental health staff in EDs provide an interface between mental health services and ED staff, which enhances the care provided to people presenting with deliberate self-harm. (2) It is recognised that more needs to be done to reduce the incidence of suicide and the prevalence of self-harming behaviours and that this is a whole-of-government and whole-of-community responsibility. Western Australia has played a leading role in initiating the development of a broad approach to suicide prevention and deliberate self-harm. The Ministerial Council for Suicide Prevention, funded by the Department of Health (DOH), has commenced the development of a State suicide prevention plan to reduce the incidence of suicide and the prevalence of self-harming behaviours amongst people of all ages in WA. (3) Yes. (4) The DOH Mental Health Area Directors monitor the provision of services delivered by EDs in their health area. (5) The Adult Mental Health Services Care Pathway Standards for Admission through to Discharge Planning policy was implemented in 2001. This policy reflects key standards outlined in the National Standards for Mental Health Service relating to a continuum of care between hospital and community. It stipulates: · Inpatient units to notify the appropriate community mental health service within three working days of admission that an unknown patient is likely to be discharged to their area. It is the community mental health team's responsibility to assign an interim, or more permanent, key worker within 5 working days of receiving the referral. · Patients with a current history of mental illness and/or deliberate self-harm must be followed up within 5 days of discharge from inpatient hospital care. These patients are at a higher risk of suicide and require intensive support and care. This follow up would include contacting the person if he/she did not attend the appointment.
· Swan Districts Hospital; and · Joondalup Health Campus This increase has improved the capacity to assess and triage presentations to Emergency Departments (EDs) in a timely way. Mental health staff in EDs provide an interface between mental health services and ED staff, which enhances the care provided to people presenting with deliberate self-harm. (2) It is recognised that more needs to be done to reduce the incidence of suicide and the prevalence of self-harming behaviours and that this is a whole-of-government and whole-of-community responsibility. Western Australia has played a leading role in initiating the development of a broad approach to suicide prevention and deliberate self-harm. The Ministerial Council for Suicide Prevention, funded by the Department of Health (DOH), has commenced the development of a State suicide prevention plan to reduce the incidence of suicide and the prevalence of self-harming behaviours amongst people of all ages in WA. (3) Yes. (4) The DOH Mental Health Area Directors monitor the provision of services delivered by EDs in their health area. (5) The Adult Mental Health Services Care Pathway Standards for Admission through to Discharge Planning policy was implemented in 2001. This policy reflects key standards outlined in the National Standards for Mental Health Service relating to a continuum of care between hospital and community. It stipulates: · Inpatient units to notify the appropriate community mental health service within three working days of admission that an unknown patient is likely to be discharged to their area. It is the community mental health team's responsibility to assign an interim, or more permanent, key worker within 5 working days of receiving the referral. · Patients with a current history of mental illness and/or deliberate self-harm must be followed up within 5 days of discharge from inpatient hospital care. These patients are at a higher risk of suicide and require intensive support and care. This follow up would include contacting the person if he/she did not attend the appointment.
· Joondalup Health Campus This increase has improved the capacity to assess and triage presentations to Emergency Departments (EDs) in a timely way. Mental health staff in EDs provide an interface between mental health services and ED staff, which enhances the care provided to people presenting with deliberate self-harm. (2) It is recognised that more needs to be done to reduce the incidence of suicide and the prevalence of self-harming behaviours and that this is a whole-of-government and whole-of-community responsibility. Western Australia has played a leading role in initiating the development of a broad approach to suicide prevention and deliberate self-harm. The Ministerial Council for Suicide Prevention, funded by the Department of Health (DOH), has commenced the development of a State suicide prevention plan to reduce the incidence of suicide and the prevalence of self-harming behaviours amongst people of all ages in WA. (3) Yes. (4) The DOH Mental Health Area Directors monitor the provision of services delivered by EDs in their health area. (5) The Adult Mental Health Services Care Pathway Standards for Admission through to Discharge Planning policy was implemented in 2001. This policy reflects key standards outlined in the National Standards for Mental Health Service relating to a continuum of care between hospital and community. It stipulates: · Inpatient units to notify the appropriate community mental health service within three working days of admission that an unknown patient is likely to be discharged to their area. It is the community mental health team's responsibility to assign an interim, or more permanent, key worker within 5 working days of receiving the referral. · Patients with a current history of mental illness and/or deliberate self-harm must be followed up within 5 days of discharge from inpatient hospital care. These patients are at a higher risk of suicide and require intensive support and care. This follow up would include contacting the person if he/she did not attend the appointment.
This increase has improved the capacity to assess and triage presentations to Emergency Departments (EDs) in a timely way. Mental health staff in EDs provide an interface between mental health services and ED staff, which enhances the care provided to people presenting with deliberate self-harm. (2) It is recognised that more needs to be done to reduce the incidence of suicide and the prevalence of self-harming behaviours and that this is a whole-of-government and whole-of-community responsibility. Western Australia has played a leading role in initiating the development of a broad approach to suicide prevention and deliberate self-harm. The Ministerial Council for Suicide Prevention, funded by the Department of Health (DOH), has commenced the development of a State suicide prevention plan to reduce the incidence of suicide and the prevalence of self-harming behaviours amongst people of all ages in WA. (3) Yes. (4) The DOH Mental Health Area Directors monitor the provision of services delivered by EDs in their health area. (5) The Adult Mental Health Services Care Pathway Standards for Admission through to Discharge Planning policy was implemented in 2001. This policy reflects key standards outlined in the National Standards for Mental Health Service relating to a continuum of care between hospital and community. It stipulates: · Inpatient units to notify the appropriate community mental health service within three working days of admission that an unknown patient is likely to be discharged to their area. It is the community mental health team's responsibility to assign an interim, or more permanent, key worker within 5 working days of receiving the referral. · Patients with a current history of mental illness and/or deliberate self-harm must be followed up within 5 days of discharge from inpatient hospital care. These patients are at a higher risk of suicide and require intensive support and care. This follow up would include contacting the person if he/she did not attend the appointment.
(2) It is recognised that more needs to be done to reduce the incidence of suicide and the prevalence of self-harming behaviours and that this is a whole-of-government and whole-of-community responsibility. Western Australia has played a leading role in initiating the development of a broad approach to suicide prevention and deliberate self-harm. The Ministerial Council for Suicide Prevention, funded by the Department of Health (DOH), has commenced the development of a State suicide prevention plan to reduce the incidence of suicide and the prevalence of self-harming behaviours amongst people of all ages in WA. (3) Yes. (4) The DOH Mental Health Area Directors monitor the provision of services delivered by EDs in their health area. (5) The Adult Mental Health Services Care Pathway Standards for Admission through to Discharge Planning policy was implemented in 2001. This policy reflects key standards outlined in the National Standards for Mental Health Service relating to a continuum of care between hospital and community. It stipulates: · Inpatient units to notify the appropriate community mental health service within three working days of admission that an unknown patient is likely to be discharged to their area. It is the community mental health team's responsibility to assign an interim, or more permanent, key worker within 5 working days of receiving the referral. · Patients with a current history of mental illness and/or deliberate self-harm must be followed up within 5 days of discharge from inpatient hospital care. These patients are at a higher risk of suicide and require intensive support and care. This follow up would include contacting the person if he/she did not attend the appointment.
(3) Yes. (4) The DOH Mental Health Area Directors monitor the provision of services delivered by EDs in their health area. (5) The Adult Mental Health Services Care Pathway Standards for Admission through to Discharge Planning policy was implemented in 2001. This policy reflects key standards outlined in the National Standards for Mental Health Service relating to a continuum of care between hospital and community. It stipulates: · Inpatient units to notify the appropriate community mental health service within three working days of admission that an unknown patient is likely to be discharged to their area. It is the community mental health team's responsibility to assign an interim, or more permanent, key worker within 5 working days of receiving the referral. · Patients with a current history of mental illness and/or deliberate self-harm must be followed up within 5 days of discharge from inpatient hospital care. These patients are at a higher risk of suicide and require intensive support and care. This follow up would include contacting the person if he/she did not attend the appointment.
(4) The DOH Mental Health Area Directors monitor the provision of services delivered by EDs in their health area. (5) The Adult Mental Health Services Care Pathway Standards for Admission through to Discharge Planning policy was implemented in 2001. This policy reflects key standards outlined in the National Standards for Mental Health Service relating to a continuum of care between hospital and community. It stipulates: · Inpatient units to notify the appropriate community mental health service within three working days of admission that an unknown patient is likely to be discharged to their area. It is the community mental health team's responsibility to assign an interim, or more permanent, key worker within 5 working days of receiving the referral. · Patients with a current history of mental illness and/or deliberate self-harm must be followed up within 5 days of discharge from inpatient hospital care. These patients are at a higher risk of suicide and require intensive support and care. This follow up would include contacting the person if he/she did not attend the appointment.
(4) The DOH Mental Health Area Directors monitor the provision of services delivered by EDs in their health area. (5) The Adult Mental Health Services Care Pathway Standards for Admission through to Discharge Planning policy was implemented in 2001. This policy reflects key standards outlined in the National Standards for Mental Health Service relating to a continuum of care between hospital and community. It stipulates: · Inpatient units to notify the appropriate community mental health service within three working days of admission that an unknown patient is likely to be discharged to their area. It is the community mental health team's responsibility to assign an interim, or more permanent, key worker within 5 working days of receiving the referral. · Patients with a current history of mental illness and/or deliberate self-harm must be followed up within 5 days of discharge from inpatient hospital care. These patients are at a higher risk of suicide and require intensive support and care. This follow up would include contacting the person if he/she did not attend the appointment.
(5) The Adult Mental Health Services Care Pathway Standards for Admission through to Discharge Planning policy was implemented in 2001. This policy reflects key standards outlined in the National Standards for Mental Health Service relating to a continuum of care between hospital and community. It stipulates: · Inpatient units to notify the appropriate community mental health service within three working days of admission that an unknown patient is likely to be discharged to their area. It is the community mental health team's responsibility to assign an interim, or more permanent, key worker within 5 working days of receiving the referral. · Patients with a current history of mental illness and/or deliberate self-harm must be followed up within 5 days of discharge from inpatient hospital care. These patients are at a higher risk of suicide and require intensive support and care. This follow up would include contacting the person if he/she did not attend the appointment.
(5) The Adult Mental Health Services Care Pathway Standards for Admission through to Discharge Planning policy was implemented in 2001. This policy reflects key standards outlined in the National Standards for Mental Health Service relating to a continuum of care between hospital and community. It stipulates: · Inpatient units to notify the appropriate community mental health service within three working days of admission that an unknown patient is likely to be discharged to their area. It is the community mental health team's responsibility to assign an interim, or more permanent, key worker within 5 working days of receiving the referral. · Patients with a current history of mental illness and/or deliberate self-harm must be followed up within 5 days of discharge from inpatient hospital care. These patients are at a higher risk of suicide and require intensive support and care. This follow up would include contacting the person if he/she did not attend the appointment.
· Inpatient units to notify the appropriate community mental health service within three working days of admission that an unknown patient is likely to be discharged to their area. It is the community mental health team's responsibility to assign an interim, or more permanent, key worker within 5 working days of receiving the referral. · Patients with a current history of mental illness and/or deliberate self-harm must be followed up within 5 days of discharge from inpatient hospital care. These patients are at a higher risk of suicide and require intensive support and care. This follow up would include contacting the person if he/she did not attend the appointment.
· Patients with a current history of mental illness and/or deliberate self-harm must be followed up within 5 days of discharge from inpatient hospital care. These patients are at a higher risk of suicide and require intensive support and care. This follow up would include contacting the person if he/she did not attend the appointment.
· Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital; · Royal Perth Hospital; · Bentley Health Service; · Fremantle Hospital; · Rockingham/Kwinana Hospital; · Geraldton Hospital; · Swan Districts Hospital; and · Joondalup Health Campus This increase has improved the capacity to assess and triage presentations to Emergency Departments (EDs) in a timely way. Mental health staff in EDs provide an interface between mental health services and ED staff, which enhances the care provided to people presenting with deliberate self-harm. (2) It is recognised that more needs to be done to reduce the incidence of suicide and the prevalence of self-harming behaviours and that this is a whole-of-government and whole-of-community responsibility. Western Australia has played a leading role in initiating the development of a broad approach to suicide prevention and deliberate self-harm. The Ministerial Council for Suicide Prevention, funded by the Department of Health (DOH), has commenced the development of a State suicide prevention plan to reduce the incidence of suicide and the prevalence of self-harming behaviours amongst people of all ages in WA. (3) Yes. (4) The DOH Mental Health Area Directors monitor the provision of services delivered by EDs in their health area. (5) The Adult Mental Health Services Care Pathway Standards for Admission through to Discharge Planning policy was implemented in 2001. This policy reflects key standards outlined in the National Standards for Mental Health Service relating to a continuum of care between hospital and community. It stipulates: · Inpatient units to notify the appropriate community mental health service within three working days of admission that an unknown patient is likely to be discharged to their area. It is the community mental health team's responsibility to assign an interim, or more permanent, key worker within 5 working days of receiving the referral. · Patients with a current history of mental illness and/or deliberate self-harm must be followed up within 5 days of discharge from inpatient hospital care. These patients are at a higher risk of suicide and require intensive support and care. This follow up would include contacting the person if he/she did not attend the appointment.
· Royal Perth Hospital; · Bentley Health Service; · Fremantle Hospital; · Rockingham/Kwinana Hospital; · Geraldton Hospital; · Swan Districts Hospital; and · Joondalup Health Campus This increase has improved the capacity to assess and triage presentations to Emergency Departments (EDs) in a timely way. Mental health staff in EDs provide an interface between mental health services and ED staff, which enhances the care provided to people presenting with deliberate self-harm. (2) It is recognised that more needs to be done to reduce the incidence of suicide and the prevalence of self-harming behaviours and that this is a whole-of-government and whole-of-community responsibility. Western Australia has played a leading role in initiating the development of a broad approach to suicide prevention and deliberate self-harm. The Ministerial Council for Suicide Prevention, funded by the Department of Health (DOH), has commenced the development of a State suicide prevention plan to reduce the incidence of suicide and the prevalence of self-harming behaviours amongst people of all ages in WA. (3) Yes. (4) The DOH Mental Health Area Directors monitor the provision of services delivered by EDs in their health area. (5) The Adult Mental Health Services Care Pathway Standards for Admission through to Discharge Planning policy was implemented in 2001. This policy reflects key standards outlined in the National Standards for Mental Health Service relating to a continuum of care between hospital and community. It stipulates: · Inpatient units to notify the appropriate community mental health service within three working days of admission that an unknown patient is likely to be discharged to their area. It is the community mental health team's responsibility to assign an interim, or more permanent, key worker within 5 working days of receiving the referral. · Patients with a current history of mental illness and/or deliberate self-harm must be followed up within 5 days of discharge from inpatient hospital care. These patients are at a higher risk of suicide and require intensive support and care. This follow up would include contacting the person if he/she did not attend the appointment.
· Bentley Health Service; · Fremantle Hospital; · Rockingham/Kwinana Hospital; · Geraldton Hospital; · Swan Districts Hospital; and · Joondalup Health Campus This increase has improved the capacity to assess and triage presentations to Emergency Departments (EDs) in a timely way. Mental health staff in EDs provide an interface between mental health services and ED staff, which enhances the care provided to people presenting with deliberate self-harm. (2) It is recognised that more needs to be done to reduce the incidence of suicide and the prevalence of self-harming behaviours and that this is a whole-of-government and whole-of-community responsibility. Western Australia has played a leading role in initiating the development of a broad approach to suicide prevention and deliberate self-harm. The Ministerial Council for Suicide Prevention, funded by the Department of Health (DOH), has commenced the development of a State suicide prevention plan to reduce the incidence of suicide and the prevalence of self-harming behaviours amongst people of all ages in WA. (3) Yes. (4) The DOH Mental Health Area Directors monitor the provision of services delivered by EDs in their health area. (5) The Adult Mental Health Services Care Pathway Standards for Admission through to Discharge Planning policy was implemented in 2001. This policy reflects key standards outlined in the National Standards for Mental Health Service relating to a continuum of care between hospital and community. It stipulates: · Inpatient units to notify the appropriate community mental health service within three working days of admission that an unknown patient is likely to be discharged to their area. It is the community mental health team's responsibility to assign an interim, or more permanent, key worker within 5 working days of receiving the referral. · Patients with a current history of mental illness and/or deliberate self-harm must be followed up within 5 days of discharge from inpatient hospital care. These patients are at a higher risk of suicide and require intensive support and care. This follow up would include contacting the person if he/she did not attend the appointment.
· Fremantle Hospital; · Rockingham/Kwinana Hospital; · Geraldton Hospital; · Swan Districts Hospital; and · Joondalup Health Campus This increase has improved the capacity to assess and triage presentations to Emergency Departments (EDs) in a timely way. Mental health staff in EDs provide an interface between mental health services and ED staff, which enhances the care provided to people presenting with deliberate self-harm. (2) It is recognised that more needs to be done to reduce the incidence of suicide and the prevalence of self-harming behaviours and that this is a whole-of-government and whole-of-community responsibility. Western Australia has played a leading role in initiating the development of a broad approach to suicide prevention and deliberate self-harm. The Ministerial Council for Suicide Prevention, funded by the Department of Health (DOH), has commenced the development of a State suicide prevention plan to reduce the incidence of suicide and the prevalence of self-harming behaviours amongst people of all ages in WA. (3) Yes. (4) The DOH Mental Health Area Directors monitor the provision of services delivered by EDs in their health area. (5) The Adult Mental Health Services Care Pathway Standards for Admission through to Discharge Planning policy was implemented in 2001. This policy reflects key standards outlined in the National Standards for Mental Health Service relating to a continuum of care between hospital and community. It stipulates: · Inpatient units to notify the appropriate community mental health service within three working days of admission that an unknown patient is likely to be discharged to their area. It is the community mental health team's responsibility to assign an interim, or more permanent, key worker within 5 working days of receiving the referral. · Patients with a current history of mental illness and/or deliberate self-harm must be followed up within 5 days of discharge from inpatient hospital care. These patients are at a higher risk of suicide and require intensive support and care. This follow up would include contacting the person if he/she did not attend the appointment.
· Rockingham/Kwinana Hospital; · Geraldton Hospital; · Swan Districts Hospital; and · Joondalup Health Campus This increase has improved the capacity to assess and triage presentations to Emergency Departments (EDs) in a timely way. Mental health staff in EDs provide an interface between mental health services and ED staff, which enhances the care provided to people presenting with deliberate self-harm. (2) It is recognised that more needs to be done to reduce the incidence of suicide and the prevalence of self-harming behaviours and that this is a whole-of-government and whole-of-community responsibility. Western Australia has played a leading role in initiating the development of a broad approach to suicide prevention and deliberate self-harm. The Ministerial Council for Suicide Prevention, funded by the Department of Health (DOH), has commenced the development of a State suicide prevention plan to reduce the incidence of suicide and the prevalence of self-harming behaviours amongst people of all ages in WA. (3) Yes. (4) The DOH Mental Health Area Directors monitor the provision of services delivered by EDs in their health area. (5) The Adult Mental Health Services Care Pathway Standards for Admission through to Discharge Planning policy was implemented in 2001. This policy reflects key standards outlined in the National Standards for Mental Health Service relating to a continuum of care between hospital and community. It stipulates: · Inpatient units to notify the appropriate community mental health service within three working days of admission that an unknown patient is likely to be discharged to their area. It is the community mental health team's responsibility to assign an interim, or more permanent, key worker within 5 working days of receiving the referral. · Patients with a current history of mental illness and/or deliberate self-harm must be followed up within 5 days of discharge from inpatient hospital care. These patients are at a higher risk of suicide and require intensive support and care. This follow up would include contacting the person if he/she did not attend the appointment.
· Geraldton Hospital; · Swan Districts Hospital; and · Joondalup Health Campus This increase has improved the capacity to assess and triage presentations to Emergency Departments (EDs) in a timely way. Mental health staff in EDs provide an interface between mental health services and ED staff, which enhances the care provided to people presenting with deliberate self-harm. (2) It is recognised that more needs to be done to reduce the incidence of suicide and the prevalence of self-harming behaviours and that this is a whole-of-government and whole-of-community responsibility. Western Australia has played a leading role in initiating the development of a broad approach to suicide prevention and deliberate self-harm. The Ministerial Council for Suicide Prevention, funded by the Department of Health (DOH), has commenced the development of a State suicide prevention plan to reduce the incidence of suicide and the prevalence of self-harming behaviours amongst people of all ages in WA. (3) Yes. (4) The DOH Mental Health Area Directors monitor the provision of services delivered by EDs in their health area. (5) The Adult Mental Health Services Care Pathway Standards for Admission through to Discharge Planning policy was implemented in 2001. This policy reflects key standards outlined in the National Standards for Mental Health Service relating to a continuum of care between hospital and community. It stipulates: · Inpatient units to notify the appropriate community mental health service within three working days of admission that an unknown patient is likely to be discharged to their area. It is the community mental health team's responsibility to assign an interim, or more permanent, key worker within 5 working days of receiving the referral. · Patients with a current history of mental illness and/or deliberate self-harm must be followed up within 5 days of discharge from inpatient hospital care. These patients are at a higher risk of suicide and require intensive support and care. This follow up would include contacting the person if he/she did not attend the appointment.
· Swan Districts Hospital; and · Joondalup Health Campus This increase has improved the capacity to assess and triage presentations to Emergency Departments (EDs) in a timely way. Mental health staff in EDs provide an interface between mental health services and ED staff, which enhances the care provided to people presenting with deliberate self-harm. (2) It is recognised that more needs to be done to reduce the incidence of suicide and the prevalence of self-harming behaviours and that this is a whole-of-government and whole-of-community responsibility. Western Australia has played a leading role in initiating the development of a broad approach to suicide prevention and deliberate self-harm. The Ministerial Council for Suicide Prevention, funded by the Department of Health (DOH), has commenced the development of a State suicide prevention plan to reduce the incidence of suicide and the prevalence of self-harming behaviours amongst people of all ages in WA. (3) Yes. (4) The DOH Mental Health Area Directors monitor the provision of services delivered by EDs in their health area. (5) The Adult Mental Health Services Care Pathway Standards for Admission through to Discharge Planning policy was implemented in 2001. This policy reflects key standards outlined in the National Standards for Mental Health Service relating to a continuum of care between hospital and community. It stipulates: · Inpatient units to notify the appropriate community mental health service within three working days of admission that an unknown patient is likely to be discharged to their area. It is the community mental health team's responsibility to assign an interim, or more permanent, key worker within 5 working days of receiving the referral. · Patients with a current history of mental illness and/or deliberate self-harm must be followed up within 5 days of discharge from inpatient hospital care. These patients are at a higher risk of suicide and require intensive support and care. This follow up would include contacting the person if he/she did not attend the appointment.
· Joondalup Health Campus This increase has improved the capacity to assess and triage presentations to Emergency Departments (EDs) in a timely way. Mental health staff in EDs provide an interface between mental health services and ED staff, which enhances the care provided to people presenting with deliberate self-harm. (2) It is recognised that more needs to be done to reduce the incidence of suicide and the prevalence of self-harming behaviours and that this is a whole-of-government and whole-of-community responsibility. Western Australia has played a leading role in initiating the development of a broad approach to suicide prevention and deliberate self-harm. The Ministerial Council for Suicide Prevention, funded by the Department of Health (DOH), has commenced the development of a State suicide prevention plan to reduce the incidence of suicide and the prevalence of self-harming behaviours amongst people of all ages in WA. (3) Yes. (4) The DOH Mental Health Area Directors monitor the provision of services delivered by EDs in their health area. (5) The Adult Mental Health Services Care Pathway Standards for Admission through to Discharge Planning policy was implemented in 2001. This policy reflects key standards outlined in the National Standards for Mental Health Service relating to a continuum of care between hospital and community. It stipulates: · Inpatient units to notify the appropriate community mental health service within three working days of admission that an unknown patient is likely to be discharged to their area. It is the community mental health team's responsibility to assign an interim, or more permanent, key worker within 5 working days of receiving the referral. · Patients with a current history of mental illness and/or deliberate self-harm must be followed up within 5 days of discharge from inpatient hospital care. These patients are at a higher risk of suicide and require intensive support and care. This follow up would include contacting the person if he/she did not attend the appointment.
This increase has improved the capacity to assess and triage presentations to Emergency Departments (EDs) in a timely way. Mental health staff in EDs provide an interface between mental health services and ED staff, which enhances the care provided to people presenting with deliberate self-harm. (2) It is recognised that more needs to be done to reduce the incidence of suicide and the prevalence of self-harming behaviours and that this is a whole-of-government and whole-of-community responsibility. Western Australia has played a leading role in initiating the development of a broad approach to suicide prevention and deliberate self-harm. The Ministerial Council for Suicide Prevention, funded by the Department of Health (DOH), has commenced the development of a State suicide prevention plan to reduce the incidence of suicide and the prevalence of self-harming behaviours amongst people of all ages in WA. (3) Yes. (4) The DOH Mental Health Area Directors monitor the provision of services delivered by EDs in their health area. (5) The Adult Mental Health Services Care Pathway Standards for Admission through to Discharge Planning policy was implemented in 2001. This policy reflects key standards outlined in the National Standards for Mental Health Service relating to a continuum of care between hospital and community. It stipulates: · Inpatient units to notify the appropriate community mental health service within three working days of admission that an unknown patient is likely to be discharged to their area. It is the community mental health team's responsibility to assign an interim, or more permanent, key worker within 5 working days of receiving the referral. · Patients with a current history of mental illness and/or deliberate self-harm must be followed up within 5 days of discharge from inpatient hospital care. These patients are at a higher risk of suicide and require intensive support and care. This follow up would include contacting the person if he/she did not attend the appointment.
(2) It is recognised that more needs to be done to reduce the incidence of suicide and the prevalence of self-harming behaviours and that this is a whole-of-government and whole-of-community responsibility. Western Australia has played a leading role in initiating the development of a broad approach to suicide prevention and deliberate self-harm. The Ministerial Council for Suicide Prevention, funded by the Department of Health (DOH), has commenced the development of a State suicide prevention plan to reduce the incidence of suicide and the prevalence of self-harming behaviours amongst people of all ages in WA. (3) Yes. (4) The DOH Mental Health Area Directors monitor the provision of services delivered by EDs in their health area. (5) The Adult Mental Health Services Care Pathway Standards for Admission through to Discharge Planning policy was implemented in 2001. This policy reflects key standards outlined in the National Standards for Mental Health Service relating to a continuum of care between hospital and community. It stipulates: · Inpatient units to notify the appropriate community mental health service within three working days of admission that an unknown patient is likely to be discharged to their area. It is the community mental health team's responsibility to assign an interim, or more permanent, key worker within 5 working days of receiving the referral. · Patients with a current history of mental illness and/or deliberate self-harm must be followed up within 5 days of discharge from inpatient hospital care. These patients are at a higher risk of suicide and require intensive support and care. This follow up would include contacting the person if he/she did not attend the appointment.
(3) Yes. (4) The DOH Mental Health Area Directors monitor the provision of services delivered by EDs in their health area. (5) The Adult Mental Health Services Care Pathway Standards for Admission through to Discharge Planning policy was implemented in 2001. This policy reflects key standards outlined in the National Standards for Mental Health Service relating to a continuum of care between hospital and community. It stipulates: · Inpatient units to notify the appropriate community mental health service within three working days of admission that an unknown patient is likely to be discharged to their area. It is the community mental health team's responsibility to assign an interim, or more permanent, key worker within 5 working days of receiving the referral. · Patients with a current history of mental illness and/or deliberate self-harm must be followed up within 5 days of discharge from inpatient hospital care. These patients are at a higher risk of suicide and require intensive support and care. This follow up would include contacting the person if he/she did not attend the appointment.
(4) The DOH Mental Health Area Directors monitor the provision of services delivered by EDs in their health area. (5) The Adult Mental Health Services Care Pathway Standards for Admission through to Discharge Planning policy was implemented in 2001. This policy reflects key standards outlined in the National Standards for Mental Health Service relating to a continuum of care between hospital and community. It stipulates: · Inpatient units to notify the appropriate community mental health service within three working days of admission that an unknown patient is likely to be discharged to their area. It is the community mental health team's responsibility to assign an interim, or more permanent, key worker within 5 working days of receiving the referral. · Patients with a current history of mental illness and/or deliberate self-harm must be followed up within 5 days of discharge from inpatient hospital care. These patients are at a higher risk of suicide and require intensive support and care. This follow up would include contacting the person if he/she did not attend the appointment.
(4) The DOH Mental Health Area Directors monitor the provision of services delivered by EDs in their health area. (5) The Adult Mental Health Services Care Pathway Standards for Admission through to Discharge Planning policy was implemented in 2001. This policy reflects key standards outlined in the National Standards for Mental Health Service relating to a continuum of care between hospital and community. It stipulates: · Inpatient units to notify the appropriate community mental health service within three working days of admission that an unknown patient is likely to be discharged to their area. It is the community mental health team's responsibility to assign an interim, or more permanent, key worker within 5 working days of receiving the referral. · Patients with a current history of mental illness and/or deliberate self-harm must be followed up within 5 days of discharge from inpatient hospital care. These patients are at a higher risk of suicide and require intensive support and care. This follow up would include contacting the person if he/she did not attend the appointment.
(5) The Adult Mental Health Services Care Pathway Standards for Admission through to Discharge Planning policy was implemented in 2001. This policy reflects key standards outlined in the National Standards for Mental Health Service relating to a continuum of care between hospital and community. It stipulates: · Inpatient units to notify the appropriate community mental health service within three working days of admission that an unknown patient is likely to be discharged to their area. It is the community mental health team's responsibility to assign an interim, or more permanent, key worker within 5 working days of receiving the referral. · Patients with a current history of mental illness and/or deliberate self-harm must be followed up within 5 days of discharge from inpatient hospital care. These patients are at a higher risk of suicide and require intensive support and care. This follow up would include contacting the person if he/she did not attend the appointment.
(5) The Adult Mental Health Services Care Pathway Standards for Admission through to Discharge Planning policy was implemented in 2001. This policy reflects key standards outlined in the National Standards for Mental Health Service relating to a continuum of care between hospital and community. It stipulates: · Inpatient units to notify the appropriate community mental health service within three working days of admission that an unknown patient is likely to be discharged to their area. It is the community mental health team's responsibility to assign an interim, or more permanent, key worker within 5 working days of receiving the referral. · Patients with a current history of mental illness and/or deliberate self-harm must be followed up within 5 days of discharge from inpatient hospital care. These patients are at a higher risk of suicide and require intensive support and care. This follow up would include contacting the person if he/she did not attend the appointment.
· Inpatient units to notify the appropriate community mental health service within three working days of admission that an unknown patient is likely to be discharged to their area. It is the community mental health team's responsibility to assign an interim, or more permanent, key worker within 5 working days of receiving the referral. · Patients with a current history of mental illness and/or deliberate self-harm must be followed up within 5 days of discharge from inpatient hospital care. These patients are at a higher risk of suicide and require intensive support and care. This follow up would include contacting the person if he/she did not attend the appointment.
· Patients with a current history of mental illness and/or deliberate self-harm must be followed up within 5 days of discharge from inpatient hospital care. These patients are at a higher risk of suicide and require intensive support and care. This follow up would include contacting the person if he/she did not attend the appointment.
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