ABOLISHING THE WAITING LIST IN A MENTAL HEALTH CENTER
Abstract
Since 1961, the Black Hawk County Mental Health Center has functioned without a waiting list for diagnosis, consultation or treatment. A previous waiting list of 210 patients was worked up quickly, by adopting a clinical and administrative approach which differs from the method traditionally used by most mental health centers. These clinical-administrative tools are described, and the thinking behind each change is detailed.
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