PACT model
Also written as: PACT — Program of Assertive Community Treatment
Intensive, team-based treatment approach for individuals with severe mental illness who have not responded to traditional outpatient services.
Full Definition
The Program of Assertive Community Treatment is an evidence-based service delivery model that provides comprehensive, locally based treatment to people with serious mental illness. PACT teams are multidisciplinary, providing services 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with low client-to-staff ratios. The model emphasizes direct service provision rather than brokering services, with team members sharing responsibility for clients. In psychiatric documentation, PACT enrollment and outcomes are carefully tracked for both clinical and regulatory purposes.
Usage
Usage note: Can be written as 'PACT model' or simply 'PACT'; avoid 'PACT program model'
In Context
- "The patient's frequent hospitalizations decreased significantly after enrollment in the PACT model program." — Treatment outcome report
- "PACT model fidelity scores indicate the program meets all essential components for effective implementation." — Quality assurance documentation