Community Alliance of Sarasota County acute care issue analysis: Behavioral healthcare report

Mark A. Engelhardt

Abstract

Introduction--Problem identification. Lack of capacity Beds and services--Lack of diversion services--Policies, procedures and protocols--Management of the system--Issue analysis. Bed capacity Utilization data--Access to and availability of care--Acute care assessment & diversion--Transportation--Financing the acute care system--Planning and coordination of the acute care system--Integrated care--Recommendations--Appendix 1: Special report of Baker Act data for Sarasota County