An integrated approach to emergency psychiatric care

Increased demands for psychiatric emergency services led to a crisis in New York City emergency rooms. The New York State Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program was developed as a systemic response to the crisis. The model includes four integrated components designed to enhance the entire menta...

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Published inNew directions for mental health services no. 67; p. 33
Main Authors Oldham, J M, DeMasi, M E
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 1995
Subjects
Bed Occupancy
Community-Institutional Relations
Crisis Intervention
Emergency Services, Psychiatric - organization & administration
Emergency Services, Psychiatric - standards
Homeless Persons
Humans
Patient Admission
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Summary:Increased demands for psychiatric emergency services led to a crisis in New York City emergency rooms. The New York State Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program was developed as a systemic response to the crisis. The model includes four integrated components designed to enhance the entire mental health system.
ISSN:0193-9416
DOI:10.1002/yd.23319650306