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The in-patient facility provides multidisciplinary evaluations, , treatment plans, and recommendations for on-going support and care in the individual’s home and community environments.
Individuals are referred to PAC's in-patient facility in the following instances:
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When the treatment or service needs cannot be safely managed in the individual’s residential setting (home / community environment) |
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When the value of a broader based intensive assessment is required to support the individual |
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In instances when all other treatment options and supports have been exhausted |
Once referred, individuals must adhere to these admission criteria to be considered:
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A Personal Support Plan (PSP) must be in place |
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Individuals are often admitted to PAC under the Mental Health Act |
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If an individual has been stabilized in a hospital setting they can be considered for admission with their community care team’s commitment to on-going care |
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All admissions are planned in advance |
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The individual's support network must be in agreement about the referral |
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