Table 2 Barriers and Facilitators of MCAT Implementation
From: Barriers and facilitators to implementing an urban co-responding police-mental health team
Barriers | Description |
|---|---|
Policies and Procedures | A lack of clear policies and procedures led to confusion and inconsistency among MCAT units. |
External Coordination | MCAT stakeholders fell short of successfully coordinating with outside agencies service the same population. |
Treatment Resources | A lack of local treatment facilities complicated diversion into treatment. |
Role Conflict and Stigma | Some MCAT members struggled transitioning into their new roles on a collaborative, mental health-focused team. |
|  | Oversight of day-to-day MCAT implementation and operation – supervisor of MCAT IEMS personnel |
Facilitators | |
 Initial Citywide Collaboration and Buy In | MCAT implementation was bolstered by multiple city agencies who collaborated closely to develop the program. |
 Information Sharing | Triangulation of MCAT consumer information was integral to the program’s operations. |
 Team Building | Team building exercises during initial training laid a solid foundation for three person teams going forward. |