Ministry Update On Integrated Care Pathway
The Ministry of Health provided an update on the development of an Adult Mental Health Integrated Care Pathway, one of the universal health coverage initiatives that is currently underway.
A spokesperson said, “Integrated care pathways are multidisciplinary approaches that detail the essential care steps for people with specific needs, in this case, adults experiencing mental health challenges. They cover care provided from beginning to end and define what happens, when, and who is responsible at any stage of the care journey.
“For the Adult Mental Health Integrated Care Pathway, to date, over 20 studies, reports and databases have been consulted to inform the development of the current state map. Additionally, over 50 one-on-one interviews have been conducted with mental health service providers, patients and families, and other key stakeholders. More than 40 stakeholders have been engaged to participate in a series of workshops and approximately 350 Community Survey responses have been received.”
“The mental health needs of our community continue to grow and have been exacerbated by the Covid-19 Pandemic,” states Minister of Health Kim Wilson. “As the Ministry works to implement overall health system reform, this Adult Mental Health Integrated Care Pathway will serve to strengthen the support provided to adults in our community who are struggling with mental health challenges and improve access to essential mental health care services.”
“Collaboration is at the heart of our efforts to implement Universal Health Coverage and initiatives such as the Adult Mental Health Integrated Care Pathway. The Core Working Group for this initiative is a multidisciplinary group that is Chaired by Dr. Anna Neilson-Williams, Chief of Psychiatry at Bermuda Hospitals Board and supported by KPMG.”
A spokesperson added, “The care pathway mapping process includes one-on-one interviews, stakeholder workshops, meetings with medical professionals, and a community survey.
“The Community Survey sought feedback on people’s recent experiences accessing and using mental health services, including what kind of support was received and what could be improved in the future.
“Feedback received from all contributors is being used to inform the development of a map of Bermuda’s current and future mental health landscape that should ultimately strengthen mental health care for our community.”
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