Which of the following are characteristics of a Program of ...

[stevenposner]

Which of the following are characteristics of a Program of Assertive Community Treatment (PACT), as described by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. PACT offers nationally based treatment to people with serious and persistent mental illnesses.
  2. PACT is a type of case-management program.
  3. The PACT team provides services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
  4. The PACT team provides highly individualized services directly to consumers.
  5. PACT is a multidisciplinary team approach.

Question 2

The charge nurse on a busy inpatient psychiatric unit is concerned because a nurse and a nursing assistant have called out for the shift. Upon calling the nursing office, the charge nurse is informed that there is no one to replace them.
 
  In addition, the emergency call button at the nurse's station is malfunctioning. This charge nurse sees this as a violation of: a. Legal rights
  b. The patient bill of rights
  c. Care provider rights
  d. Ethical principles

[cici]

Answer to Question 1

2, 3, 4, 5
Rationale: NAMI defines PACT as a service-delivery model that provides comprehensive, locally, not nationally, based treatment to people with serious and persistent mental illnesses. PACT is a type of case-management program that provides highly individualized services directly to consumers. It is a team approach and includes members from psychiatry, social work, nursing, substance abuse, and vocational rehabilitation. The PACT team provides these services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Answer to Question 2

C
Care provider rights provide for respect, safety, and competent assistance. Patient's Bill of Rights deals with provision for client rights. Legal rights are not impacted and although ethical principles serve as behavior guidelines, it is not the most appropriate response in this case.