The CARE Act establishes a civil court process that connects eligible individuals with schizophrenia or other psychotic disorders to a coordinated plan of care, housing, and support to interrupt cycles of hospitalization, incarceration, and homelessness. This presentation is specifically tailored for hospital emergency department (ED) and inpatient psychiatric staff who play a critical role in identifying potential CARE participants and initiating referrals and petitions. It will show health care professionals how to identify patients who might qualify and connect them to the care and treatment they need.
California Health and Human Services Agency Deputy Secretary Stephanie Welch and Dana Meeks, Manager of Clinical and Psychological Services, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, Herrick Campus will lead the session and offer a clear, practical overview of the CARE process.
Whether you’re a clinician, case manager, nurse, or hospital administrator, this presentation will provide you with knowledge and tools to connect patients to the CARE Act process.
Who should attend?
CMO, CNO, Social Worker, Acute Psychiatric Hospital or Unit, Clinical Operations Executive, Quality and Patient Safety, Compliance Officer, Ambulatory Care Services Exec, ED Director, Skilled Nursing Director, Rehabilitation Services Director, Case Management Director, Utilization Review, Home Health.
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