AOT Resources

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  April 2024

  Strategies for working with consumers on AOT with substance use disorders

  Join our community practice members to learn from Jennifer Kimmel, an assisted outpatient treatment (AOT) expert from Michigan’s Genesee County Health Systems, while she talks about different ways to engage clients who are non-compliant to treatment. She talks through the stages of change model that breaks down what stage a consumer can be in and what strategies are best in engagement based on what stage they are in.

  Mental health providers

  Community of Practice
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  March 2023

  Completing the petition for AOT: Guidance for emergency departments

  This 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.

  Hospitals

  Training
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  March 2023

  Implications of assisted outpatient treatment for emergency departments from a legal perspective

  In 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.

  Hospitals

  Training
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  March 2023

  Effects of assited outpatient treatment in emergency department use

  In 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.

  Hospitals

  Training
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  March 2023

  AOT outpatient treatment impacts and opportunities for hospital emergency departments

  This webinar discusses the ways assisted outpatient treatment (AOT) may be able to address several challenges facing emergency departments, including unreimbursed care, extended stays awaiting psychiatric placement, and high utilization by patients with serious mental illness. Participants will gain familiarity with the AOT process and learn how straight-forward, low time-investment procedures can result in more efficient and humane treatment of patients with serious mental illness. Scott Smith, Ph.D., CBHJ, provides a brief history of AOT in Michigan while identifying challenges and opportunities for emergency departments. Joining the discussion are hospital and community mental health representatives from Calhoun, Genesee, and Wayne counties.

  Hospitals

  Webinar
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  March 2023

  Terminology 101: Mental illness

  In this video, Scott Smith provides a comprehensive overview of key terminology related to Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT). He explains important concepts such as mental illness, serious mental illness, psychosis, and various related terms including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and substance use disorder. Smith clarifies the distinctions between different conditions and discusses their implications for treatment and diagnosis. This resource aims to enhance understanding of these terms for those involved in behavioral health and justice systems.

  Families and advocates

  Individuals

  Training
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  March 2023

  Terminology 101: Treatment

  In this video, Scott Smith, a technical consultant with the Centers for Behavioral Health and Justice, explains key terminology related to Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT). He covers foundational concepts like the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), treatment types, and settings including outpatient, inpatient, and crisis residential units. Smith also distinguishes between voluntary and involuntary treatment and discusses the importance of evidence-based treatments. This resource is designed to clarify these terms for better understanding and application in mental health care.

  Families and advocates

  Individuals

  Training
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  March 2023

  Assisted outpatient treatment and anosognosia

  This training, hosted by Scott Smith, Ph.D., is designed to help families and advocates a symptom of serious mental illness called anosognosia, how it contributes to someone’s inability to consistently engage in treatment, and how assisted outpatient treatment is designed to help. Learn about how anosognosia, or the impairment to recognize one’s illness, might be affecting certain areas of the brain.

  Families and advocates

  Training
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  March 2023

  Introduction to the ethical considerations of AOT

  Join Scott Smith, PhD, in an introduction to the ethical considerations of assisted outpatient treatment (AOT). This video introduces AOT as a legal method for mandating outpatient care for individuals with severe mental illness at risk of harm. Ethical considerations such as autonomy and involuntary treatment are examined alongside potential risks like coercion, while benefits include reducing hospitalizations and improving outcomes. AOT is contrasted with guardianship, emphasizing its distinct legal framework. Safeguarding measures like regular judicial review aim to protect the rights of those under AOT orders are also discussed.

  Families and advocates

  Training
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  March 2023

  Assisted outpatient treatment: a resource for families

  This resource provides essential information for families and advocates considering Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) for loved ones with serious mental illness (SMI). AOT is a civil court order designed to ensure mental health treatment for individuals who may lack insight into their need for care, but it is not intended for substance use disorders. Key steps include recognizing signs that may warrant a petition, understanding the court process, and working with Community Mental Health Agencies to coordinate services.

  Families and advocates

  Training