Theme 2. Optimizing access to interprofessional teams

Presentation Details

Date: 10/18/2016
Concurrent Session F
Time: 11:45am - 12:30pm
Room: Harbour A
Style: Presentation (information provided to audience, with opportunity for audience to ask question)
Focus: Practical (e.g. Presentation on how to implement programs and/or practices in the team environment)
Target Audience: Leadership (ED, clinical lead, board chair, board member, etc.), Clinical providers

Learning Objectives

This session will provide attendees the valuable lessons learned throughout the course of implementing a rapid assessment model of care for patients referred to Social Work services. Participants will also learn the outcomes of implementing a model similar to the rapid assessment not only for mental health services, but all services provided for patients and learn how to reduce long wait-times.

Summary/Abstract

The Rapid Assessment Model was implemented due to the increasing wait time for initial assessments for patients newly referred to the Social Worker. Wait-times have decreased from upwards of 4 weeks to an average of 12 business days for an initial appointment through the rapid assessment model. Not only has the rapid assessment model decreased wait times, it is also helping with a reduction in case load for the professional, with only 60% of patients continuing with counselling after the rapid assessment model. 40% of patients are referred to programs, community services, or EAP, or providing with resources and their cases closed.

Presenters

Cheryl Hines, BSW RSW, Social Worker, Thames Valley Family Health Team
Natalie Clark, BHSc, Program Administrator, Thames Valley Family Health Team

Authors & Contributors

Cheryl Hines, BSW RSW Social Worker, Thames Valley Family Health Team
Natalie Clark, BSW RSW Social Worker, Thames Valley Family Health Team