A recommended management information system for mental health treatment programs.
On the basis of information obtained during a study of former mental patients under a research grant from the state of Florida, the authors point out the critical need for more comprehensive management information systems. Twelve specific steps for designing and implementing such a system are outlined.
D003156:Community Mental Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005431:Florida; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007256:Information Systems; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000534:rehabilitation; D010043:Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care; D010351:Patient Discharge