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Quality Improvement for Mental Health
Mental Health Policy and Service Guidance Package
Nonserial Publication
World Health Organization
ISBN-13    9789241545976 ISBN-10    9241545976
Order Number    11506543
Price    CHF    20.00 / US$    24.00 Developing countries:    CHF    14.00
English     2003        87   pages
Summary
This module sets out practical steps for the improvement of the quality of mental health care including: establishing well functioning accreditation procedures; establishing standards for mental health services; monitoring the mental health service using standards documents and accreditation procedures; integrating quality improvement for mental health into service management and service delivery; Improving or even reforming services where necessary; developing a comprehensive policy and strategic plan for coordinating all actions and services related to mental; aligning funding to promote quality improvement.

Also available: 14-module package: WHO Mental Health Policy and Service Guidance Package - 14 modules

Other modules included in the package:

Improving Access and Use of Psychotropic Medicines

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Policies and Plans

Mental Health Policy, Plans and Programmes. Updated version

Mental Health Context

Mental Health Financing

Advocacy for Mental Health

Quality Improvement for Mental Health

Organization of Services for Mental Health

Planning and Budgeting to Deliver Services for Mental Health

Mental Health Legislation and Human Rights

Mental Health Policies and Programmes in the Workplace

Mental Health Information Systems

Human Resources and Training in Mental Health

Monitoring and Evaluation of Mental Health Policies and Plans