MDT Guide and Toolkit

The goal of this guide is to encourage and facilitate the development and growth of elder abuse case review Multidisciplinary Teams (MDTs). In this guide you will find information about MDT structures and functions, along with common issues with which a team will need to grapple in developing a case review MDT.

Download the full Guide: Developing an Elder Abuse Case Review MDT in Your Community

Chapters & Toolkit Items
How to Use this Guide Understanding the purpose and design of this guide	Glossary A Walk Through the MDT Guide and Toolbook How to Use this Guide (with Citations)
1: Introduction to Multidisciplinary Teams Understanding MDT models, including the need for and benefits of MDTs.	Fill in the Blanks: A Webinar for Elder Abuse Case Review MDTs at Any Stage of Development Chapter 1 (with Citations)
2: Meeting the Needs of your Community Crafting a needs assessment, choosing an MDT model, and defining your purpose	Additional Foundational Activities Additional MDT Activities Needs Assessment Planner Needs Assessment Worksheet Statement of Need Planner Statement of Need Worksheet Chapter 2 (with Citations)
3: Selecting Team Members Choosing and recruiting members for your team	Member Roles and Contributions EA MDT Recruitment Letter Worksheet Sample: Recruitment Invitation - Denver Sample: Member Roles and Responsibilities - Lifespan Chapter 3 (with Citations)
4: Building a Strong Foundation Developing your mission, vision, and strategic plan	Issues for Initial MDT Discussions Sample: Protocol - Clackamas Sample: Protocol - TEAM Institute Sample: Protocol - Lifespan Chapter 4 (with Citations)
5: Ethical and Legal Considerations Discussing key issues and writing protocol for your team	List of Professional's Code of Ethics Sample: Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) - Denver Sample: Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) - TEAM Institute Sample: Confidentiality Form - Denver Sample: Confidentiality Form - TEAM Institute Sample: Confidentiality Form - Lifespan Sample: Confidentiality Policy - TEAM Institute Statutory Review of Multidisciplinary Teams and Information Sharing Chapter 5 (with Citations)
6: MDT Coordinator Understanding the role and value of the coordinator position	Chapter 6 (with Citations)
7: Professional Development Explore three types of training beneficial to your team	Issues to Discuss for Cross Training Chapter 7 (with Citations)
8: Case Review Developing your meeting structure for optimal review and followup	Discussion of Case Review Logistics Sample: Referral Form - TEAM Institute Sample: Referral Form - Denver Sample: Case Report Form - TEAM Institute Sample: Case Review Form - Richmond VA Sample: Physician’s Certificate of Medical Examination - TEAM Institute Ground Rules during Case Review Meetings Chapter 8 (with Citations)
9: Anticipating Challenges & Troubleshooting Troubleshooting common barriers	Chapter 9 (with Citations) 15 Lessons Learned from Child Advocacy Centers Adapting your Team to a Virtual Environment: Confidentiality and Security Tips for Hosting Virtual MDT Meetings Virtual Meeting Etiquette Tips Virtual Meeting Facilitation Tips
10: Case Tracking & Program Evaluation Managing data and measuring success	Sample: Intake Database Chapter 10 (with Citations)