Abstract
Healthcare institutions in the United States are increasingly adopting telehealth services given their numerous benefits in enhancing access to care. Despite that, few accounts of such organizational experiences in the literature exist, especially those pertaining to telepsychiatry. In this case study, we report the planning and implementation of a telepsychiatry program adopted by a community mental health organization in suburban Chicago, Illinois from 2017 until 2019. We analyze findings gathered from the organization's secondary archival data, highlighting process and outcome evaluations of the program. Results show high levels of patient engagement compared to in-person service modality. Also, our results show an increase in the number of patients served, efficiency in service delivery, decreases in patient wait time to accessing services, and overall positive feedback from patients, families, and staff members. We discuss the successes and challenges encountered by the organization and synthesize them into practical applications recommended for similar initiatives.
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