The Mental Health Act 2016 sets out the reporting and administration requirements for authorised mental health services (AMHSs). The requirements apply to:
- AMHS administrators
- authorised doctors
- authorised mental health practitioners
- other persons carrying out a function under the Mental Health Act 2016.
The Chief Psychiatrist has developed the following policies to support compliance with the Mental Health Act 2016.
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Reporting critical incidents and non-compliance with the Act
Authorised mental health services must notify the Chief Psychiatrist of critical incidents or non-compliance. Find out how and when to notify.
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Record management and information sharing
Learn about protecting patient privacy, when you can share patient information and how patient health records and data must be managed.
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Managing patient complaints and second opinions
Learn about patients' right to a second opinion and how to respond to or escalate complaints.
Reporting on the Mental Health Act 2016
The Chief Psychiatrist is required to report on the administration of the Mental Health Act 2016 in their annual report. The report includes data about how many people get treatment or care under the Mental Health Act 2016 at authorised mental health services.