Optimizing Emergency Psychiatric Patient Care: A Comprehensive Guide

By Yener Balan, a renowned author in the field of emergency psychiatry, this book delves into the operational and clinical strategies essential for enhancing the care of emergency psychiatric patients. The boarding of psychiatric patients in EDs is a pressing national issue, with the American College of Emergency Physicians identifying strategies to decrease this boarding as one of their top strategic goals.

Unlike existing books that focus solely on the clinical care of psychiatric patients, this book offers a unique approach by examining both the clinical and operational aspects of caring for these patients in an ED setting. It discusses the application of Lean methodology, the impact of long-stay patients using queuing methodology, clinical guidelines, and active treatment of psychiatric patients in the ED.

This comprehensive guide is an invaluable resource for healthcare professionals, policymakers, and researchers seeking to improve the quality of care for emergency psychiatric patients. With its focus on evidence-based practices and innovative solutions, it provides actionable insights into addressing the challenges of boarding and enhancing patient outcomes.

Book Details:

Pages: 374

Publisher: Productivity Press; 1 edition (September 13, 2017)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 1138198072

ISBN-13: 978-1138198074

Dimensions: 0.8 x 7 x 9.8 inches