Patient or visitor, mentally disturbed individuals may pose a safety threat.
As the hospital point of entry, EDs often are the first place unstable individuals can threaten others. Have specific procedures outlined for visitors and for mentally unstable patients. Cooperate closely with your security department, but always retain clinical control. Periodically review and update your procedures, and have staff re-educated annually.
D000413:Alaska; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders; D016272:Occupational Health; D012308:Risk Management; D012637:Security Measures / Q000458:organization & administration*; D014789:Visitors to Patients