Outcomes of an Initial Set of Standardized Performance Measures for Inpatient Mental Health

This initial benchmarking project in mental health at academic health centers shows that there is a range of conformity to important processes of care in the inpatient mental health setting. The results of the notification, collaboration, and continuity measures in this study highlight national concerns regarding the lack of communication and collaboration between providers in the transition through the continuum of services. Future quality measurement projects in mental health services should integrate clinical process measures with outcome measures.