MHA17, MHA17C, MHA17D, MHA17E, MHA17S This tier three service specification for Adult Planned Respite (the Service) is linked to tier one Mental Health and Addiction Services and tier two Adult Mental Health service specifications. This service specification may be used in conjunction with carer subsidy. 1. Service Definition The Service will develop and maintain a range of options that will be implemented in accordance with the particular requirements of the Service User and their carers. Options will include, but may not be limited to at least one of the following: provision of staff with skills appropriate to the circumstances, to monitor and support the person in respite care, whether in their own home or elsewhere short-term care in supervised accommodation short-term care in a specifically dedicated respite facility. Respite usage will be for a defined period according to the needs of the Service User and/or their carers. Treatment, therapy and support will be provided as required during the period of respite care. The Service will create an environment of self-determination while also supporting the service user and their family/whānau. This Service includes the supply of accommodation when required. 2. Service Objectives 2.1 General To provide planned access to a service with an accommodation component to minimise the likelihood of admission to inpatient mental health services for people under the care of community mental health teams. Planned respite services may also serve the function of providing carers with relief from the role of providing care for a defined period. 2.2 Health Māori Refer to the tier one Mental Health and Addiction Services and tier two Adult Mental Health service specifications. 3. Service Users The Service Users are eligible adults as detailed in the tier two Adult Mental Health service specification. 4. Access 4.1 Entry and Exit Criteria The use of respite services will be included as part of the recovery plan for people where it is anticipated that, from time to time, there will be a need to relieve other carers of the sole burden of care.
MHA17, MHA17C, MHA17D, MHA17E, MHA17S This tier three service specification for Adult Planned Respite (the Service) is linked to tier one Mental Health and Addiction Services and tier two Adult Mental Health service specifications. This service specification may be used in conjunction with carer subsidy. 1. Service Definition The Service will develop and maintain a range of options that will be implemented in accordance with the particular requirements of the Service User and their carers. Options will include, but may not be limited to at least one of the following: provision of staff with skills appropriate to the circumstances, to monitor and support the person in respite care, whether in their own home or elsewhere short-term care in supervised accommodation short-term care in a specifically dedicated respite facility. Respite usage will be for a defined period according to the needs of the Service User and/or their carers. Treatment, therapy and support will be provided as required during the period of respite care. The Service will create an environment of self-determination while also supporting the service user and their family/whānau. This Service includes the supply of accommodation when required. 2. Service Objectives 2.1 General To provide planned access to a service with an accommodation component to minimise the likelihood of admission to inpatient mental health services for people under the care of community mental health teams. Planned respite services may also serve the function of providing carers with relief from the role of providing care for a defined period. 2.2 Māori Health Refer to the tier one Mental Health and Addiction Services and tier two Adult Mental Health service specifications. 3. Service Users The Service Users are eligible adults as detailed in the tier two Adult Mental Health service specification. 4. Access 4.1 Entry and Exit Criteria The use of respite services will be included as part of the recovery plan for people where it is anticipated that, from time to time, there will be a need to relieve other carers of the sole burden of care.