Psychiatric Emergencies and the Potential Role of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioners.
J Psychosoc Nurs Ment Health Serv
; 59(3): 7-12, 2021 Mar 01.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2267661
ABSTRACT
Emergency departments (EDs) are experiencing a worsening crisis of overcrowding, especially during the coronavirus pandemic. Persons experiencing psychiatric emergencies must be evaluated medically and screened for risks of harm to self or others before they can be cleared for transfer to inpatient units or discharged. Severe shortages of inpatient psychiatric beds can lead to hours or even days of costly boarding in the ED. The purpose of this article is to examine the potential role of psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioners in psychiatric ED care, from initial intake and medical clearance, screening for suicide risk, de-escalation, stabilization, and discharge. [Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, 59(3), 7-12.].
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International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Psychiatric Nursing
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Emergencies
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Emergency Service, Hospital
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Mental Health Services
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Nurse Practitioners
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Experimental Studies
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
J Psychosoc Nurs Ment Health Serv
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
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