Definition:
A basic indication of whether a client was hospitalized with a mental health problem in his/her lifetime prior to initiation of treatment
Guide for Use:
These data are collected at the initiation of services. For example, the person says they have not been hospitalized for a mental health problem in his/her lifetime prior to treament - No is selected.
| Permissible Values |
|---|
| Yes |
| No |
| Unknown |
Context:
Used in conjunction with other mental health data elements to identify, monitor, determine and evaluate the patterns, severity and complexity of mental health and substance use and or problem gambling in order to provide for planning and delivery of treatment services specifically for the client and non-specifically for the population across the province. Used in conjunction with other mental health data elements to observe, monitor and report the current prevalence of mental health problems within the substance abuse and problem gambling client population. Assists in developing a client profile to determine treatment service access and availability and identifying additional needs or considerations for this population. Used to monitor and evaluate substance abuse and problem gambling treatment processes and outcomes for clients experiencing concurrent disorder.
