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A new model of triage in an aged persons mental health service
Kuruvilla George1, Gail MacDonald
1Aged Persons Mental Health, Eastern Health, Vic., Australia. kuruvilla.george@peterjames.org.au
Objective:
To describe a new model of triage in an aged persons mental health service.
Methods:
The process of developing the new model is described and compared with the previous system.
Results:
The outcomes reveal an increase in the contacts and accepted referrals. However, the increase in contacts (54.8%) is proportionately much higher than the increase in accepted referrals (16%).
Conclusions:
The outcomes suggest that the new model is working with improved accessibility (increased contacts) and effective triage (proportionately smaller increase in accepted referrals). Triage should not be a static model but needs ongoing development to be effective and responsive.
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