Pandemic’s Toll on Children’s Mental Health at Crisis Level
Hospitals have noticed a significant upswing in the admission of children due to mental health issues, and the pandemic is the likely culprit.
Hospitals have noticed a significant upswing in the admission of children due to mental health issues, and the pandemic is the likely culprit.
Samwel Uko went to the hospital twice in the same day for mental health issues. The second time he was brought in by local police.
As colleagues looked on, the doctor was brutally attacked by a psychiatric patient. She is suing the University of Pennsylvania Health System for negligence and disregard for safety.
The proposal recommends using mental health staff instead of law enforcement to respond to crises in hospitals.
The man also took away a deputy’s Taser, pointed it at the deputy and pulled the trigger several times.
One hospital security officer was punched in the nose, while the other was hit in the ribs.
Previously, Stanford University Department of Public Safety officers would transport students to the hospital who were experiencing mental health crises.
Following healthcare security industry guidelines, providing training and developing threat assessment teams are just some of the ways you can protect your hospital’s ED.
Last week, a non-violent patient was placed in handcuffs when she refused to leave Legacy Emanuel Medical Center’s emergency room after being discharged.
By making these common communication mistakes, you could be stoking misunderstanding and conflict.
Crisis response can be a weak spot for many campuses. Learn how to manage tasks, share response plans and maintain command and control over response teams during a crisis.
Learn how tools like mass notification systems coupled with the right emergency communication plan can help your organization achieve the speed and reach it needs to keep everyone safe and informed.
