Officials said that adult stays will probably be no longer than 24 hours, while children’s stays may be a bit longer, with active participation from their family members being a key part of the intervention. In January, hospital officials said that 146 Emergency department patients needed mental health assistance or evaluation. “If we transfer a patient with a mental health concern to a more therapeutic environment more quickly, it benefits our patient and clears a bed in the Emergency department for another patient to be seen” Dr. Hospital officials said that the unit will benefit patients who meet clinical and safety criteria, freeing Emergency department space and staff for non-mental health emergencies. The space will be able to have group and individual therapy sessions, clinical consultations meetings with families and quiet rooms. The primary areas - one for young people, one for adults - are open spaces with comfortable reclining chairs, activities, and kitchenettes. The space will be staffed with psychiatrists as well as registered nurses and social workers with mental health training. An adjacent area for patients who are 17 and younger will open in late May and will be partially staffed by Ohana which is Montage Health's mental health and behavior program and for young people. The unit is only open for patients who are 18 and older for now. The Crisis Stabilization Unit is opening up in phases.
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