Publications by authors named "Yankel J Girshman"
Psychiatr Q
December 2015
Article Synopsis
- Rapid response teams are activated in psychiatric hospitals to identify and address acute patient deteriorations, helping to improve patient outcomes.
- A study from a New York City psychiatric hospital found that most activations were initiated by nursing staff due to major changes in patient conditions, such as chest pain or altered consciousness.
- The majority of patients activated for response were transferred to the Emergency Department, demonstrating that such teams can enhance nurses' ability to recognize and act on urgent medical needs.
