EFFECTIVELY MANAGING BEHAVIORAL/MENTAL HEALTH ILLNESS ON A MEDICAL-SURGICAL UNIT

Progress Report: Effectively Managing Behavioral/Mental Health Illness on a Medical-Surgical Unit
Project Initiation
The project, “Effectively Managing Behavioral/Mental Health Illness on a Medical-Surgical Unit,” aims to integrate mental health care practices into the medical-surgical unit to improve patient outcomes and staff efficiency. The initiation phase involved:
· Literature Review: Comprehensive research on best practices for integrating mental health care in non-psychiatric settings (Happell et al., 2013).
· Stakeholder Engagement: Meetings with hospital administration, medical-surgical unit staff, and mental health professionals to gather insights and support (Kates et al., 2011).
· Baseline Data Collection: Assessment of current mental health care practices, patient outcomes, and staff preparedness.
· Project Approval: Obtaining necessary approvals from the hospital’s ethics committee and securing funding.
Progress with Intervention Implementation
The intervention includes training for staff, implementation of standardized screening tools, and integration of mental health professionals into the care team. Progress so far:
· Staff Training: Completed initial training sessions on recognizing and managing mental health conditions for 75% of the unit’s staff

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