Screeners
Screeners triage decision-making for defined target groups. A screener provides key clinical information needed at the onset of service provision.
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Screeners triage decision-making for defined target groups. A screener provides key clinical information needed at the onset of service provision.
The Brief Mental Health Screener (BMHS) assists front-line police officers and community service providers to prioritize care for persons with immediate mental health concerns.
The Child and Youth Mental Health Screener (ChYMH-S) identifies service urgency and the need for a comprehensive mental health assessment for children aged 4-18 years.
The Community Paramedicine Contact Assessment (CPCA) provides information to facilitate an accurate and uniform assessment of persons served in community paramedicine settings — elderly housing, home care, board and care, assisted living, etc.
The Contact Assessment (CA) supports the home care intake process. It prioritizes the urgency for comprehensive assessment, home care services, and rehabilitation.
The CVS identifies persons who may be especially vulnerable during the pandemic. It can be filled in by the person or administered over the phone, or in-person.
The Emergency Department Screener (ED) and Contact Assessment (ED-CA) enable rapid screening and assessment of older adults in the emergency department. The ED is available free in App stores: search interRAI ED Screener.
The ESP is for acute mental health emergency screening with a 24-hour observation period. It can be used in hospital settings, emergency departments, and mobile crisis teams. The ESP focuses on the immediate presence of risk and safety (e.g., harm to self, others).
SPECIFICATIONS
| Comprehensive assessment | Yes |
| Self reported versions | No |
| Clinical Assessment Protocols (CAPs) | Yes |
| Outcome scales | Yes |
| Case-mix classification | No |
| Quality Indicators | No |