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There are many things to consider when deciding whether to implement evidence-based mental health programs in the community. Guides have been developed to help administrators identify whether their organizations are ready to take such a large step. Use the National Council’s Organizational Assessment Toolkit for Primary Care and Behavioral Health Care Integration to assist you with this discussion question.
Based upon the toolkit, what questions should administrators consider as they prepare to get started? Of those questions, which do you think might be the most important one to answer? Why did you choose this question?
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Evidence based practice is essential in mental health and their main focus is to meet the objective of ensuring that clinical practice is based on the best available evidence that is integrated with clinical expertise and patient preference. Some of the questions administrators should consider as they prepare to start are:
- Do we need a partner to do integration, if so how do I select a partner?
- Is the organization welcoming….. To access full answer, click on the purchase button below.