Geriatric Mental Health Consulting Service - Transitions Team

The Geriatric Mental Health Consulting Service - Transitions Team provides comprehensive mental health assessment and psychiatry consultation to clients over the age of 65 in subacute, Carewest Transitional Units., , These transitional units were developed to support clients from acute care in their rehabilitation prior to their discharge to the most appropriate living situation., , This includes:, , Carewest Sarcee - Regional Community Transition Program (RCTP) Carewest Fanning - Neuro-rehab units Carewest GlenmoreMusculoskeletal Rehab unit/enhanced care unit (medically complex) , , Types of services delivered:, , mental health assessment and consultation psychiatry consultation (includes medication review/capacity assessment) support in discharge planning , , Length of invovlement is typically while the client is admitted to the Transitional Units., , Affiliation: Geriatric Mental Health, , Key Provider: registered nurses (RNs), registered psychiatric nurses, psychiatrists