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Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research

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01-05-2016 | Original Paper

Progress Monitoring in an Integrated Health Care System: Tracking Behavioral Health Vital Signs

Authors: Bradley Steinfeld, Allie Franklin, Brian Mercer, Rebecca Fraynt, Greg Simon

Published in: Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research | Issue 3/2016

Abstract

Progress monitoring implementation in an integrated health care system is a complex process that must address factors such as measurement, technology, delivery system care processes, patient needs and provider requirements. This article will describe how one organization faced these challenges by identifying the key decision points (choice of measure, process for completing rating scale, interface with electronic medical record and clinician engagement) critical to implementation. Qualitative and quantitative data will be presented describing customer and stakeholder satisfaction with the mental health progress monitoring tool (MHPMT) as well as organizational performance with key measurement targets.

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Title: Progress Monitoring in an Integrated Health Care System: Tracking Behavioral Health Vital Signs
Authors: Bradley Steinfeld
Allie Franklin
Brian Mercer
Rebecca Fraynt
Greg Simon
Publication date: 01-05-2016
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research / Issue 3/2016
Print ISSN: 0894-587X
Electronic ISSN: 1573-3289
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10488-015-0648-7

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