ORGANIZZAZIONE DEI SERVIZI DI SALUTE MENTALE E LAVORO DI RETEModule ORGANISATION OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Academic Year 2024/2025 - Teacher: GIUSEPPE SEMINARAExpected Learning Outcomes
Acquisition of knowledge and understanding of the
territorial Mental Health Services, the vision and mission of these Services.
Knowledge of the objectives of "territorial
proximity" and proximity to users, especially in terms of the possibility
of intercepting and preventing mental distress and the onset of more resistant
psychiatric pathologies.
The role of the Rehabilitation Technician in the planning
of the Services, especially with a view to an integrated and multidisciplinary
intervention and consultation between Services and other territorial agencies
with the right (Local Authorities, Judicial Offices, Third Sector).
Knowledge of the main rules that regulate the birth and
development of the territorial Mental Health Services.
Development of critical
and judgment skills with respect to the topics covered, communication and
interpersonal relationships, facilitated by classroom interaction during the
lessons.
Course Structure
Lectures supported by slides and videos.
Extensive opportunities for classroom interaction and
group discussion on the topics covered.
Given the lack of
comprehensive textbooks that cover all the topics in a single volume,
attendance at all lessons is strongly recommended.
Required Prerequisites
Useful are the basic notions on Psychiatric Rehabilitation, on the
epidemiological aspects and on the social implications of the main psychiatric
pathologies, on the care relationship and on the operator's training.
Attendance of Lessons
Attendance of at least 70% of the scheduled lecture hours is mandatory
in order to be eligible to take the final exam for the individual subject.
Detailed Course Content
Law 180/78 (Basaglia Law) and Law 833/78 for the
"Establishment of the National Health Service".
Recovery and Empowerment.
Mission and vision of the Provincial Health Authorities
(ASP).
Organization of the ASP.
Simple Operating Units, Complex Operating Units.
Departmental Organization. Management and functional
departments.
Health districts.
Department of Mental Health (DSM).
Departmental Mental Health Module (MDSM).
Psychiatric Diagnosis and Treatment Service (SPDC).
Territorial Rehabilitation Structures (CTA, CA).
"Lightened" residential care.
UOSD Residence Execution
of Safety Measures (REMS).
Textbook Information
Teaching material, summary of the contents covered in
class (text and slides), organized in a handout by the teacher and made
available to students.
For the description of a
practical example of the planning of a Mental Health service, inspiration was
taken from the Service Charter of a Provincial Health Authority, focusing
attention on the part relating to Mental Health.
Course Planning
| Subjects | Text References | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Relevant standards for psychiatric care. The concept of Mental Health. | Law 180/78, Law 833/78. Mental health action plan 2013-2020 WHO. |
| 2 | Organization of a Provincial Health Authority. Health Districts. Charter of Services. | Charter of ASP Services of Catania, Departmental Structure, https://www.aspct.it/azienda/direzione-generale/u-o-c-coordinamento-dello-staff/urp-e-comunicazione/carta-dei-servizi/ |
| 3 | Departmental Structure (Management Department and Functional Department). | ASL ROMA H - Regulation of Health Departments, https://www.aslroma6.it/documents/20143/523479/regolamento_dipartimenti.pdf/2c947f0c-f6aa-90e2-8ff6-62063cdc5c12 |
| 4 | Diagnostic Therapeutic Assistance Pathway (PDTA) in Forensic Psychiatry. Forensic Psychiatry UOC. Residence for Execution of Security Measures (REMS). |
Learning Assessment
Learning Assessment Procedures
Learning assessment is carried out through oral
examinations, with a grade expressed in thirtieths aimed at describing the
individual student's level of preparation.
The evaluation considers the relevance of the answers to
the questions asked, the quality of the content, the ability to make
connections with other topics covered in the program, the ability to provide
examples, the use of appropriate technical language, and the student’s overall
expressive ability.
Examples of frequently asked questions and / or exercises
"What is meant by high protection CTA?"
"Describe the functions and organization of a Residence for the Execution of Security Measures"
"What is meant by Alta Direzione of a Provincial
Health Authority?"
“What is the main
objective of Law 833 and the establishment of the National Health
Service?"
"What is the
purpose of a Service Charter?"
"Difference between
Complex Operating Unit and Simple Operating Unit"