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Behavioral health and the ED

According to national statistics, anywhere from 25% to 40% of patients in acute care settings have either a primary or secondary behavioral health diagnosis. Whether that diagnosis is a substance abuse issue or another acute or chronic psychiatric condition, steps can-and should-be taken to alleviate the inherent risks this population presents, both to staff members and to themselves. Is your emergency department (ED) safely managing these risks?

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