Care for Adults in Hospitals
Summary
This quality standard addresses care for adults aged 18 years and older with a primary diagnosis of schizophrenia (including related disorders such as schizoaffective disorder) who are seen in an emergency department or admitted to an inpatient setting. This quality standard also includes guidance for the care of people who are transitioning from the inpatient setting to the community. Although this quality standard is focused on hospital care, some of the interventions described are likely to take place outside of the hospital following their initiation or a referral in hospital. All patients should have a follow-up visit after initiating any new treatment.
For a quality standard that addresses care for adults with schizophrenia in the community, please refer to Schizophrenia: Care in the Community for Adults.
This quality standard was completed in October 2016 and updated in March 2023.
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