320Functions of a regional multiagency panel

320 Functions of a regional multiagency panel

A regional multiagency panel has the following functions in respect of its region—

(a) to identify and take steps to resolve issues relating to the delivery of services for persons living with mental illness or psychological distress who require ongoing intensive treatment, care and support from multiple services;

(b) to support mental health and wellbeing service providers to deliver integrated treatment, care and support to people living with mental illness or psychological distress who require ongoing intensive treatment, care and support from multiple services;

(c) to escalate issues requiring a system-led response to the statewide panel;

(d) to provide advice to the Chief Officer and the regional mental health and wellbeing board for the same region on broader policy or service delivery matters related to people living with mental illness or psychological distress who require ongoing intensive treatment, care and support from multiple services;

(e) to facilitate care coordination for persons living with mental illness or psychological distress who require ongoing intensive treatment, care and support from multiple services in difficult or complex circumstances where those circumstances have been unable to be addressed by the person's service providers.