PACT team
Pronunciation: pakt
Also written as: PACT — Program of Assertive Community Treatment
Program of Assertive Community Treatment - an intensive case management model providing 24/7 community-based services for individuals with severe mental illness.
Full Definition
Program of Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) teams deliver comprehensive, individualized treatment and support services in community settings rather than institutional environments. PACT teams are small, multidisciplinary groups serving a limited caseload with high frequency of contact, often daily. Services include medication management, crisis intervention, housing assistance, vocational support, and family education. The model emphasizes continuity of care, with team members sharing responsibility for all clients. PACT programs significantly reduce hospitalization rates and improve community tenure for participants.
Usage
Usage note: PACT and ACT (Assertive Community Treatment) are often used interchangeably, but PACT is the full program name.
In Context
- "The patient was referred to the PACT team to prevent future hospitalizations and support community living." — Discharge planning note
- "PACT team members conduct home visits seven days per week to ensure medication compliance." — Program description