AOT Resources
One of the aims of this toolkit is to provide educational materials to all professionals within the AOT system of care, courts, mental health providers, hospital staff, individuals and law enforcement. Use the filters below to find AOT related resources geared towards specific audiences in various types of media.
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March 2023Completing the petition for AOT: Guidance for emergency departmentsThis training by Scott Smith, Ph.D., is designed to instruct medical professionals in hospital emergency rooms in how to complete form PCM 201, ‘Petition for mental health treatment’. Use the chapters in the video for detailed instructions and best practices on how to fill out each item of the petition in emergency room settings.HospitalsTraining -
March 2023Implications of assisted outpatient treatment for emergency departments from a legal perspectiveIn this video, Scott Smith interviews Judge Mack about the implications of Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) for emergency departments. They discuss how emergency departments should coordinate with mental health providers and courts to ensure effective treatment and avoid overutilization of hospital services. Judge Mack emphasizes that while emergency departments are responsible for initiating AOT petitions, they are not burdened with ongoing treatment coordination or psychiatric evaluations. The conversation highlights the importance of connecting patients to appropriate care and the benefits of AOT in reducing hospital readmissions and improving overall patient management.HospitalsTraining
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March 2023Effects of assited outpatient treatment in emergency department useIn this video, Scott Smith interviews Judge Mack about the implications of Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) for emergency departments. They discuss how emergency departments should coordinate with mental health providers and courts to ensure effective treatment and avoid overutilization of hospital services. Judge Mack emphasizes that while emergency departments are responsible for initiating AOT petitions, they are not burdened with ongoing treatment coordination or psychiatric evaluations. The conversation highlights the importance of connecting patients to appropriate care and the benefits of AOT in reducing hospital readmissions and improving overall patient management.HospitalsTraining
