Mr Richard Fancourt1
1Prison Mental Health Service, West Moreton Health, Queensland Health, Australia
Biography:
Mr Richard Fancourt is a Nurse and Team Leader with the West Moreton Prison Mental Health Service (PMHS). He holds a Master of Mental Health Nursing from the University of Newcastle and has worked across primary health, mental health, and alcohol and other drug (AOD) services. His experience spans inpatient and community mental health settings, including HSIS/SMHRU, as well as community AOD services, where he supported clients receiving opioid substitution treatment. Richard is passionate about mental health nursing, integrated care for people with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders and strengthening services to better support dual diagnosis presentations.
Abstract:
This presentation follows on from the presentation entitled 'A case management model for prison mental health care' and uses a case example to illustrate the strength of the model by following the individual's journey from referral to release. It demonstrates utility of a multidisciplinary approach, referral to a non-government organisation, intensive preparation for release and continuity of care to community services with connectivity to relevant community supports.