Ongoing discussions regarding prioritization of NVMHI admissions occur in several forums, including meetings with CSB Emergency Services Managers, CSB Aftercare Managers, and Private Hospital Partners. As a result of these discussions, stakeholders have decided not to make any process changes regarding NVMHI Admissions at this time. The following practices remain in place:
- Continue to reserve 2 TDO beds at NVMHI
- Continue to prioritize TDO admissions at private hospitals in the community
- Insured individuals at private hospitals require regional review for transfer to NVMH
- Retain the existing Western State Hospital transfer process
- Post-hearing individuals take priority over insured individuals on Ready To Transfer List
Although multiple factors determine who is admitted to NVMHI, the stakeholders consensus for admission priorities is as follows:
- No bed available in Commonwealth
- Post-hearing (if not at a facility) and TDOs
- LIPOS transfer Level II first, then Level I
- Level II uninsured voluntary admissions
- Insured transfers
- Forensic transfers
Note: “Medically cleared” from an emergency room is different from the medical acceptance by NVMHI Primary Care staff. The NVMHI Primary Care staff must accept the individual before admission can occur.