Right-Siting of Care to Community Partners
Care Process & Redesign
National Healthcare Group Quality Improvement
National Healthcare Group
31 December 2022
To increase the acceptance rate of MORS 5 patients referred by CMHT to community partners from 20% to 60%. Streamlined workflows and partnerships enhanced care continuity, reducing relapse rates.
Year Submitted: 2022
Published Date: 31 December 2022
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Value Based Care, Discharge Planning
About this Content
Aims
To increase the acceptance rate of MORS 5 patients referred by CMHT to community partners from 20% to 60%.
Background
MORS 5 patients faced challenges transitioning to community partner support, risking relapses.
Methods
Implemented training, referral process enhancements, and collaboration with community partners.
Results
Acceptance rates increased from 20% to 42%, achieving cost savings of $62,100 (46 cases).
Conclusion
Streamlined workflows and partnerships enhanced care continuity, reducing relapse rates.
Lessons Learnt
Training and systematic collaboration with community partners improve acceptance and outcomes.
Additional Information
NHG Quality Day 2022: Merit Award
Keywords
MORS 5, Community Mental Health
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National Healthcare Group |
Organization(s) Involved | Institute of Mental Health |
Platform(s) | National Healthcare Group Quality Improvement |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health, Nursing |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Medical Social Workers |
Project Lead(s) | Sng Siok Yen Melissa |
Project Member(s) | Pamela Ng Mei Yuan |
Connect with this contributor!
Sng Siok Yen Melissa - siok_yen_sng@imh.com.sg
Project Attachment
C_526_IMH_Quality_Day_2022_Right_Siting_of_Care_to_Community_Partners.pdf