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Emergency commitment from nursing homes.

Annette Christy1, Victor Molinari2

  • 1Department of Mental Health Law and Policy, Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, College of Behavioral and Community Sciences, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.

Journal of the American Medical Directors Association
|June 11, 2011
PubMed
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Nursing home residents, particularly those under 65, experience frequent emergency commitments. Addressing facility, client, and regulatory factors can reduce inappropriate use of these commitments.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Psychiatry
  • Public Health Policy

Background:

  • Nursing homes are increasingly caring for residents with complex mental health needs.
  • Emergency commitment is a critical intervention but its utilization in nursing homes requires examination.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To characterize the patterns of emergency commitment for Florida nursing home residents.
  • To identify factors contributing to the use of emergency commitments in this population.
  • To discuss policy implications for improving care and reducing inappropriate commitments.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of statewide, archival emergency commitment data from Florida.
  • Data spanned July 2000 to June 2008, sourced from initiation forms.
  • Involved law enforcement, mental health professionals, and judges.

Main Results:

  • In one year (July 2007-June 2008), 898 nursing home residents accounted for 1032 emergency commitments.
  • 9% of residents had multiple commitments (2-5) within the year.
  • One-third of commitments were for residents younger than 65, some with repeated commitments over 7 years.

Conclusions:

  • Inappropriate emergency commitments in nursing homes are linked to facility, client, and regulatory issues.
  • Targeted interventions addressing these factors are needed to optimize resident care.
  • Policy adjustments may be necessary to ensure appropriate use of emergency commitments.