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St. Croix County Health and Human Services. Community Support Program NIATx Change Project 2013. The Aims. State Focus: Reduce psychiatric inpatient readmission rates (30 days and 180 days) Big Aim:
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St. Croix County Health and Human Services Community Support Program NIATx Change Project 2013
The Aims • State Focus: • Reduce psychiatric inpatient readmission rates (30 days and 180 days) • Big Aim: • Increase the involvement ACSS clients have regarding their discharge from a psychiatric hospital. • Small Aim: • 75% of clients will identify a post-discharge need to their social worker, via telephone, during their hospital stay.
Changes Made • Revised the small-aim to be more specific in June of 2013.
The Results • For two months, ACSS had 1 hospitalization. Had to relook at the need for the big-aim and small aim. • Decided to focus NIATx principals on another change project.
Next Steps • Next 3 to 6 months: • Two options: • Another Change Project within ACSS • OR • Combine additional units within Behavioral Health for a broader change.