Providing Crisis and Assessment Services Remotely-Presentation

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The video content is a presentation given by Dr. Daniel Shapiro and Rachel Lowy at the Third National Conference on Advancing Early Psychosis Care in the United States. They discuss the challenges of transitioning to remote care during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly for underserved populations. They share strategies for providing crisis care remotely in early psychosis programs, emphasizing the importance of evidence-based assessment measures and adapted approaches. They discuss the timeline of telemedicine development and the rapid shift towards remote care in 2020, as well as the adaptations made to crisis management policies and safety plans. Data from their own clinic is shared, showing the impact of telemedicine on no-show rates, intakes, and referrals. The need for ongoing support and debriefing for providers and clients is highlighted. The presentation concludes by discussing future implications and recommendations for transforming care in the face of ongoing challenges. In addition, the speaker in the second video discusses the challenges and adaptations of remote assessment services in early psychosis care. They emphasize the importance of evidence-based assessment approaches, cultural considerations, and the goals of assessment. Examples of structured assessment instruments and the benefits of telehealth for remote and rural populations are discussed, along with challenges and unanswered questions about sustainability, outcomes, and system impacts. The need for ongoing research and technology access for underserved populations is emphasized.

Keywords

Dr. Daniel Shapiro

Rachel Lowy

National Conference on Advancing Early Psychosis Care

Remote care

COVID-19 pandemic

Underserved populations

Telemedicine development

Crisis care

Evidence-based assessment measures

Telehealth

Remote assessment services

Rural populations