Home Based Care in Mental Health
Starting on:
Jul 10, 2026
Ending on:
Jul 10, 2026
Moderator(s):
Dr. Eugene Gisemba
MBChB
Venue:
Tranquil Med Centre
Max Credits:
5 Points

Provider:
Tranquil Med Centre
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Home Based Care in Mental Health

Starting on:
Jul 10, 2026
Ending on:
Jul 10, 2026
Venue:
Tranquil Med Centre

Description

Home-Based Care is an alternative and complementary approach to delivering mental healthcare that extends services beyond conventional facility-based settings. It provides opportunities for continued clinical support, psychosocial interventions, treatment adherence monitoring and rehabilitation within patients' home environments. This workshop session will explore the principles, components and implementation of Home-Based Care Model in mental health, highlighting patient assessment, eligibility criteria, care planning, multidisciplinary collaboration, caregiver involvement, monitoring and discharge or transition planning. The session will also address ethical considerations, confidentiality, patient rights and safety in the delivery of mental health services at home.

Objectives

By the end of the session, participants should be able to: Explain the principles and benefits of Home-Based Care in mental health service delivery. Identify appropriate patient populations and eligibility considerations for Home-Based Mental Health Care. Describe the key components of a Home-Based Care Model, from initial assessment to discharge or transition. Discuss the roles of multidisciplinary healthcare teams and caregivers in delivering effective home-based mental healthcare. Identify ethical, legal, clinical and safety considerations in providing mental health services within home settings. Discuss strategies for monitoring patient progress, treatment adherence and continuity of care.

Presenters

  1. Dr. Eugene Gisemba


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