Citation

Stricker FR, O'Neill KB, Merson J, Feuer V. Child Adolesc. Psychiatr. Clin. N. Am. 2018; 27(3): 427-439.

Affiliation

Division of Emergency Psychiatry, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, 75-59 263rd street, Glen Oaks, NY 11004, USA. Electronic address: vfeuer@northwell.edu.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2018, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.chc.2018.03.005

PMID

29933792

Abstract

Pediatric emergency visits for behavioral health complaints have been increasing for more than a decade. There are currently no best practices or ideal models of care. However, the evidence base for existing emergency department operational concepts can be used to implement modifications to workflow, care model, staffing, and physical environment to address patient needs. Rapid assessment, split flow, blended care model, multidisciplinary team development, mental health nursing triage, and staff training can all positively affect length of stay, staff safety, and patient satisfaction.

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Language: en

Keywords

Behavioral health; Emergency departments; Mental health; Nursing; Pediatric; Safety; Triage; Work place injury