Specific knowledge concerning the norms, biases, and limitations of each instrument used shall be demonstrated. The principle of least restrictive levels of care shall govern treatment and placement decisions, with family placement preferable unless otherwise indicated. Level of care decisions shall be governed by protocols to ensure timely and accurate decision-making and shall be designed and carried out by, or in consultation with, qualified culturally competent Mental Health Specialists. Specialized protocols for prevention of symptom relapse and reduction of recidivism for consumers from the four groups. Culturally and linguistically competent literature on prevalent psychiatric disorders, medical treatment options, and pharmacological interventions distributed to all consumers from the four groups and their families.
Consumers receive services by traditional healers, when appropriate and accepted.
Recommended Outcomes Consumer and family satisfaction with treatment services. Rates of symptom relapse and recidivism into restrictive level of care or other restrictive placements. Comparable to overall population served and significant reductions over time. Rates of medication side effects, adverse incidents, and utilization of latest pharmacological interventions. Comparable to overall population served and reduction of medication side effects and adverse incidents.