Hospital-to-Campus Care Transitions

The 75% appointment benchmark was derived from CAMH ED data showing that 75% of postsecondary students do not return to the ED within 6 months, representing a conservative standard-of-care comparator. Canadian postsecondary institutions are not mandated or resourced to provide comprehensive health services, limiting their capacity to address acute crises such as psychosis or suicidality. Psychiatric rehospitalisation risk is highest in the first 30 days post-discharge, motivating the 30-day follow-up benchmark. The transition from hospital-based care back to campus-centred services is frequently poorly managed, with the majority of students discharged without a coordinated care plan.