Safety of Prehospital Medical Clearance for Pediatric Behavioral Health Emergencies

• 2022

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• Nicolaus Glomb

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This video presentation looks at a study on the safety of pre-hospital medical clearance for children with behavioral health emergencies in Alameda County, California. It explains how emergency services can directly transport some children to psychiatric centers instead of hospitals. The study found that this method is safe, with very few needing re-transport to hospitals. It highlights the benefits of reducing hospital burden and providing quicker mental health care for kids. The project aims to encourage more areas to adopt similar protocols and improve mental health services for children across the U.S.

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Focus Area: Mental Health

Audiences: Behavioral Health Professionals; Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stages: Response; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Behavioral Symptoms; California; Emergency Medical Services; Hospitals, Psychiatric; Mental Health Services; Pediatrics; Retrospective Studies; Transportation of Patients

Institutions: EMSC Innovation and Improvement Center (EIIC)

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