Transforming assertive community treatment into an integrated care system: the role of nursing and primary care partnerships.
Publication/Presentation Date
1-1-2011
Abstract
Despite the high rate of co-occurring medical conditions experienced by individuals receiving assertive community treatment (ACT), this comprehensive service model continues to be considered primarily a mental health intervention. Without compromising fidelity to the model, ACT can serve as an ideal platform from which to provide both primary and behavioral health care to those with complex service needs. Using a case example, this article considers the transformation of the ACT mental health care model into an integrated health care delivery system through establishing nursing and primary care partnerships. Specifically, by expanding and explicitly redefining the role of the ACT nurse, well-developed care models, such as Guided Care, can provide additional guidelines and training to ACT nurses who are uniquely trained and oriented to serve as the leader and coordinator of health integration efforts.
Volume
17
Issue
1
First Page
64
Last Page
71
ISSN
1532-5725
Published In/Presented At
Carson Weinstein, L., Henwood, B. F., Cody, J. W., Jordan, M., & Lelar, R. (2011). Transforming assertive community treatment into an integrated care system: the role of nursing and primary care partnerships. Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association, 17(1), 64–71. https://doi.org/10.1177/1078390310394656
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
21659296
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article