Is it a Full Moon? Tactics for Safe and Efficient Care of the Psych Patient
- Presenter(s): Colleen Calhoun; Jennifer Grenier; Blaine Stringer; Kerry White
- Session Length: 45 minutes
- Date: Apr 1, 2025
Contact Hours: 0.75
In the high-pressure environment of emergency departments (EDs), psychiatric patients often face fragmented care and prolonged wait times, leading to worsened outcomes and increased strain on healthcare resources. This presentation introduces a pioneering model of care designed to prioritize and streamline psychiatric patient management in ED settings. The model integrates a multi-disciplinary approach, combining dedicated psychiatric triage teams, and real-time risk assessment tools.
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Contact Hours: 0.75In the high-pressure environment of emergency departments (EDs), psychiatric patients often face fragmented care and prolonged wait times, leading to worsened outcomes and increased strain on healthcare resources. This presentation introduces a pioneering model of care designed to prioritize and streamline psychiatric patient management in ED settings. The model integrates a multi-disciplinary approach, combining dedicated psychiatric triage teams, and real-time risk assessment tools.
