Using designated psychiatric emergency services for patients with mental health needs
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
5-1-2021
Publication Title
Nursing
Abstract
IN NORMAL TIMES, patients experiencing a mental health crisis have limited access to much-needed resources. The COVID-19 pandemic has only exacerbated the lack of access to help for patients with mental health needs. A designated psychiatric emergency service (PES) facility is one possible solution. PES facilities are designed to meet the needs of these patients at a lower cost than traditional methods of care. This article details the benefits of utilizing designated PES facilities for acute psychiatric needs and explains how a designated PES produces better patient outcomes than traditional EDs for patients in a mental health crisis. It also educates readers on how nurses can support patients who need immediate psychiatric care with a referral to a designated PES.
Volume
51(5)
Recommended Citation
Ledet, Linda Manfrin and Smith, Sarah Cooper, "Using designated psychiatric emergency services for patients with mental health needs" (2021). School of Nursing Faculty Publications. 21.
https://digitalscholar.lsuhsc.edu/son_facpubs/21