Flow of Behaviourly Disturbed Patients Along the Care Continuum

* All time frames expressed are ideal as per international standards.

** This recommends the time frame as per the MHCA regulations, not the provincial policy that refers to a 72 + 48 hour time-frame.

*** The division and location of levels of psychiatry services is outside the scope of this document, hence reference to psychiatry services above the 72-hour assessment period.