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The old and the new liaison service

The old and the new liaison service. IT Support. Introduction. The old Lone worker The new Dedicated mental health liaison team. Comparing and contrasting the two models. Both have the same goals Specialist mental health assessments. Signposting Facilitate safe discharge

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The old and the new liaison service

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  1. The old and the new liaison service IT Support Avril Welsh MHLN Lincoln County Hospital

  2. Introduction • The old Lone worker • The new Dedicated mental health liaison team Avril Welsh MHLN Lincoln County Hospital

  3. Comparing and contrasting the two models • Both have the same goals • Specialist mental health assessments. • Signposting • Facilitate safe discharge • Single assessment process Avril Welsh MHLN Lincoln County Hospital

  4. The old • Lone practitioner • Based on general hospital site • Rapid response • Lack of training opportunities • Reactive • Consultative sector based. Avril Welsh MHLN Lincoln County Hospital

  5. The New • Team approach • On site • Rapid response • Substantial educational component • Proactive • Dedicated liaison approach Avril Welsh MHLN Lincoln County Hospital

  6. Similarities • Easily accessible • Shared desired outcomes • Rapid response • Dedicated time Avril Welsh MHLN Lincoln County Hospital

  7. Differences • Decision making • Workload • Support • Time management Avril Welsh MHLN Lincoln County Hospital

  8. Summary • Same objectives • Differences in workload • More advantages to team approach • Finance Avril Welsh MHLN Lincoln County Hospital

  9. Questions?Avril.Welsh@LPT.nhs.uk Avril Welsh MHLN Lincoln County Hospital

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