New England Regional Behavioral Health Toolkit

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This toolkit helps emergency departments care for children with behavioral health issues. It describes resources like self-care activities, training videos, and a comprehensive care bundle to support these patients while they wait for further evaluation or placement. The toolkit includes mindfulness exercises, communication boards, and safety checklists to improve patient safety and staff communication. It also offers guidance on managing agitation and understanding psychiatric medications. The goal is to provide tools that enhance the care of pediatric patients with behavioral health symptoms in emergency settings across New England states.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audiences: Behavioral Health Professionals; EMS Clinicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Mental Disorders; Behavioral Medicine; Behavioral Symptoms; Child Health Services; Mental Health Services; Patient Care Management; Patient Care Planning; Pediatrics; Safety Management; Emergency Service, Hospital

Institutions: EMSC Innovation and Improvement Center (EIIC)

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The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only. It does not substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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