Minimizing Readmissions – and Improving Community Reintegration – After Psychiatric Inpatient Discharge

Psychiatric hospitals across the United States face a “readmissions crisis”, with some state-operated hospitals experiencing readmission rates over 50 percent within 180 days of discharge. The causes of these readmissions are many and varied, but often share a common thread: little to no intensive support of patients as they leave the hospital and reintegrate into their communities. Critical Time Intervention directly addresses this driver of readmissions.   

Under CTI, a discharged patient receives intensive, community-based support; guidance on “linking” to the services they need; and assistance in developing the independence they need to live sustainability in the community. The benefits of CTI include reduced hospital costs, increased throughput, lowered hospital readmissions and improved community integration. A&M leverages its subject matter experts, proven problem-solving skills, and experienced Health and Human Services team to help states implement or improve CTI programs.

What can A&M provide to states working on their CTI programs?

• Track record of helping states assess psychiatric inpatient challenges and develop solutions
• Experience conceptualizing, identifying funding for and implementing successful CTI programs
• Proprietary CTI performance metrics, program development models and ROI projection
• Unparalleled Health and Human Services transformation experience across the United States
• World-class project management expertise
• Deep understanding of stakeholder engagement and consensus-building