REACH VET Program Evaluation
| Status: | Active, not recruiting |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Psychiatric |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Psychiatry / Psychology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | Any |
| Updated: | 3/3/2019 |
| Start Date: | September 18, 2017 |
| End Date: | December 31, 2020 |
Risk Stratified Enhancements to Clinical Care: Targeting Care for Patients Identified Through Predictive Modeling as Being at High Risk for Suicide, With the Office of Mental Health Operations
The VA's Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention is implementing an new program to
increase suicide prevention outreach for Veterans at highest risk for suicide. Using a
statistical model, REACH VET, short for Recovery Engagement and Coordination for Health -
Veterans Enhanced Treatment, uses information from Veterans' health records to identify those
who are at a higher risk for suicide, hospitalization, illness, or other negative outcomes.
Once a Veteran is identified, his or her VA mental health or primary care provider reaches
out to check on the Veteran's well-being and review their treatment plan to determine if
enhanced care is needed. The goal of the proposed study is to evaluate the implementation of
this program in collaboration with the Partnered Evidence-based Policy Resource Center
(PEPReC). The objectives of this evaluation are to evaluate how well this program is put into
place using a strategy called virtual external facilitation, and to collect data about the
cost of the program and the strategy.
increase suicide prevention outreach for Veterans at highest risk for suicide. Using a
statistical model, REACH VET, short for Recovery Engagement and Coordination for Health -
Veterans Enhanced Treatment, uses information from Veterans' health records to identify those
who are at a higher risk for suicide, hospitalization, illness, or other negative outcomes.
Once a Veteran is identified, his or her VA mental health or primary care provider reaches
out to check on the Veteran's well-being and review their treatment plan to determine if
enhanced care is needed. The goal of the proposed study is to evaluate the implementation of
this program in collaboration with the Partnered Evidence-based Policy Resource Center
(PEPReC). The objectives of this evaluation are to evaluate how well this program is put into
place using a strategy called virtual external facilitation, and to collect data about the
cost of the program and the strategy.
The VA's Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention is implementing an innovative new
program to increase suicide prevention outreach and target Veterans at highest risk for
suicide. Using a new predictive model, REACH VET, short for Recovery Engagement and
Coordination for Health - Veterans Enhanced Treatment, analyzes existing data from Veterans'
health records to identify those who are at a statistically elevated risk for suicide,
hospitalization, illness, or other adverse outcomes. Once a Veteran is identified, his or her
VA mental health or primary care provider reaches out to check on the Veteran's well-being
and review their condition(s) and treatment plans to determine if enhanced care is needed.
The goal of the proposed study is to evaluate the implementation of REACH VET in
collaboration with the Partnered Evidence-based Policy Resource Center (PEPReC).
The objectives of this evaluation are to:
1. evaluate the implementation of REACH VET using virtual external facilitation, and
2. collect preliminary data about the cost and cost offsets.
The proposed evaluation will examine the impact of a virtual external facilitation strategy
on the implementation of REACH VET in 28 medical facilities across 7 Veteran Integrated
Service Networks (VISNs) in a stepped wedge design. Primary implementation outcomes include
reach, adoption, and implementation fidelity. Qualitative interviews will be conducted with
implementation facilitators, Suicide Prevention Coordinator(s), clinical leadership, and
providers to identify barriers and facilitators to implementation of REACH VET and the
experience of facilitation. Secondary data will be collected on the cost of the intervention
and the cost of implementation strategy.
program to increase suicide prevention outreach and target Veterans at highest risk for
suicide. Using a new predictive model, REACH VET, short for Recovery Engagement and
Coordination for Health - Veterans Enhanced Treatment, analyzes existing data from Veterans'
health records to identify those who are at a statistically elevated risk for suicide,
hospitalization, illness, or other adverse outcomes. Once a Veteran is identified, his or her
VA mental health or primary care provider reaches out to check on the Veteran's well-being
and review their condition(s) and treatment plans to determine if enhanced care is needed.
The goal of the proposed study is to evaluate the implementation of REACH VET in
collaboration with the Partnered Evidence-based Policy Resource Center (PEPReC).
The objectives of this evaluation are to:
1. evaluate the implementation of REACH VET using virtual external facilitation, and
2. collect preliminary data about the cost and cost offsets.
The proposed evaluation will examine the impact of a virtual external facilitation strategy
on the implementation of REACH VET in 28 medical facilities across 7 Veteran Integrated
Service Networks (VISNs) in a stepped wedge design. Primary implementation outcomes include
reach, adoption, and implementation fidelity. Qualitative interviews will be conducted with
implementation facilitators, Suicide Prevention Coordinator(s), clinical leadership, and
providers to identify barriers and facilitators to implementation of REACH VET and the
experience of facilitation. Secondary data will be collected on the cost of the intervention
and the cost of implementation strategy.
Inclusion Criteria:
- VA employee at a facility receiving virtual external facilitation
- Involved in REACH VET implementation
Exclusion Criteria:
- Not a VA employee
- Not employed at a facility receiving virtual external facilitation
- Not involved in REACH VET implementation
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2200 Fort Roots Drive
North Little Rock, Arkansas 72114
North Little Rock, Arkansas 72114
Phone: 501-257-1712
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