A psychiatric day hospital program in an HMO.
A model Psychiatric Day Hospital program developed in an HMO is described. The HMO and the Day Hospital program's function within the spectrum of adult psychiatric services of the organization are discussed. This program has enhanced the quality of the clinical care provided. Three measurements demonstrate the success of the program. Such a program is ideally suited to the needs of an HMO.
Harvard Community Health Plan, Boston, MA, USA.
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D001900:Boston; D003625:Data Collection; D003631:Day Care, Medical / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006279:Health Maintenance Organizations / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006778:Hospitals, Psychiatric; D008605:Mental Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D017146:Models, Organizational; D009936:Organizational Innovation; D010343:Patient Admission; D015397:Program Evaluation