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Implementation Resources
These downloadable resources are to aid in the implementation of the Michigan Psychiatric Medical Clearance MI-SMART form. We recommend reaching out to our team to discuss more individualized steps to make the implementation the most successful. You can do this by filling out our contact form.
MI-SMART Clinical Instructions
An overview of the process, as well as detailed explanation for each part of the form. Lastly, short explanations are provided for Hack’s Impairment Index, Drug Testing, and Quality Improvement.
MI-SMART Implementation Guidelines
A brief outline of steps to take if your facility is interested in adopting the MI-SMART.
A list of frequently asked questions and answers about the MI-SMART form. If you have additional suggestions to add to this document, fill out our contact form.
In an effort to collect system wide data, we encourage our partners to track and record the following indicators. Please reach out via our contact form if you have questions or have additional suggestions.
An informative brochure that can be used for potential community partners. If you would prefer a tri-fold version that can be printed on one page, please fill out our contact form.
A diagram that outlines how the MI-SMART form integrates into the psychiatric medical clearance process.
A presentation that can be used for training medical professionals on how to use the MI-SMART form.
MI-SMART Case Study PowerPoint
Case studies that exemplify how the MI-SMART form is applied in Emergency Departments and Psychiatric referrals.
External Resources
These resources are cited from a variety of sources and support the MI-SMART Initiative.
Routine laboratory testing is not required prior to admission of psychiatric patients
This article from First 10 EM summarizes the evidence that routine testing hurts patients, wastes time and money, and takes important resources away from other sick patients.
“Medical Clearance” of Patients with Acute Mental Health Needs in the Emergency Department
A white paper by the Wisconsin Chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians and the Wisconsin Psychiatric Association which recommends the SMART Form to perform medical clearance.
Nwaobiora details the origin of the SMART Form and provides data on ED length of stay before and after implementation of the SMART Form.