Common use of Behavioral Health Crisis Management Services in Acute Clause in Contracts

Behavioral Health Crisis Management Services in Acute. Medical Settings (effective October 1, 2023) – crisis management services provided in medical and surgical inpatient and emergency department settings include ongoing crisis interventions, ongoing determination and coordination of appropriate disposition, and ongoing required reporting and community collaboration activities. Elements of crisis management include: a. Crisis Interventions: Observation, treatment, and support to individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis b. Discharge Planning and Care Coordination: A disposition plan that includes discharge planning to identify and secure an appropriate level of care and goals for that level of care. c. Ongoing required reporting and community collaboration These services shall be provided in accordance with the Acute Hospital RFA. ✓ ✓ ✓ Other Behavioral Health Services - Behavioral Health Services that may be provided as part of treatment in more than one setting type. Coverage Types Service ACO MassHealth Standard & CommonHealth Enrollees ACO MassHealth Family Assistance Enrollees CarePlus 1. Electro-Convulsive Therapy (ECT) - a therapeutic service which initiates seizure activity with an electric impulse while the individual is under anesthesia. It is administered in a facility that is licensed to provide this service by DMH. ✓ ✓ ✓

Behavioral Health Crisis Management Services in Acute. Medical Settings (effective October 1, 2023) – crisis management services provided in medical and surgical inpatient and emergency department settings include ongoing crisis interventions, ongoing determination and coordination of appropriate disposition, and ongoing required reporting and community collaboration activities. Elements of crisis management include: a. Crisis Interventions: Observation, treatment, and support to individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis b. Discharge Planning and Care Coordination: A disposition plan that includes discharge planning to identify and secure an appropriate level of care and goals for that level of care. c. Ongoing required reporting and community collaboration These services shall be provided in accordance with the Acute Hospital RFA. ✓ ✓ ✓ Other Behavioral Health Services - Behavioral Health Services that may be provided as part of treatment in more than one setting type. Coverage Types Service ACO MCO MassHealth Standard & CommonHealth Enrollees ACO MCO MassHealth Family Assistance Enrollees CarePlus 1. Electro-Convulsive Therapy (ECT) - a therapeutic service which initiates seizure activity with an electric impulse while the individual is under anesthesia. It is administered in a facility that is licensed to provide this service by DMH. ✓ ✓ ✓