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The entry unit is a vital but neglected part of the CMHC. Considering its importance as a patient's first experience with the center and as a link between the center and the community it serves, far too little attention has been paid to its design, functioning, and evaluation. This article describes criteria for an effective entry system.
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The authors gratefully acknowledge the help in various stages of this work of Drs. Hulda Flynn, John Hanoy, Clayton Alderfer, and Peter Newton.
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Levinson, D.J., Astrachan, B.M. Organizational boundaries: Entry into the mental health center. Administration in Mental Health 2, 3–12 (1974). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02249799
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