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Managing mental health emergencies in the ED

The most important consideration when caring for this special population is ensuring, first and foremost, staff and patient safety. Both psychiatric patients and the staff caring for them…

Problem of psychiatric patient ED boarding

Leaders can advocate for changes to reduce ED boarding and crowding. IN SEPTEMBER 2012, in Update 2 to the Comprehensive Accreditation Manual for Hospitals, The Joint Commission published revisions…
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The impact of rounding on a geriatric psychiatric unit

Geriatric psychiatric units are typically populated with patients who have a wide range of mental health diagnoses, including dementia, major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. This diversity can…

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