Evaluating Safety Concerns for Pediatric Mental and Behavioral Health Patients and Providers in the Emergency Department: A Systems Perspective.

IF 1.7 3区 医学 Q3 HEALTH CARE SCIENCES & SERVICES
Journal of Patient Safety Pub Date : 2025-10-01 Epub Date: 2025-09-23 DOI:10.1097/PTS.0000000000001357
Anjali Joseph, Sahar Mihandoust, Mina Shokrollahi Ardekani, Ann Dietrich, Meera Narasimhan
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Abstract

Objective: The objective of this study was to determine key issues related to the safety of pediatric mental and behavioral (MBH) patients in the emergency department (ED), as well as related provider safety issues from a systems perspective.

Methods: Semistructured interviews were conducted with 55 staff members from 4 ED units in rural and urban hospitals. Utilizing the Systems Engineering Initiative for Patient Safety framework, interviews were coded in Atlas.ti for physical environment, tasks, roles, technology, organization, and safety.

Results: Self-harm, harm to others, and elopement were the frequently mentioned safety concerns. The type of ED (general adult, non-MBH unit) and presence of ligatures in patient care areas increased risks to patient safety. ED layout, patient visibility, and proximity to exits increased elopement risks. The ED environment was seen as a trigger for patient agitation, exacerbating MBH conditions. Major challenges in safety incident prevention and response included inadequate pediatric de-escalation training and ineffective use of protective shields. Technological barriers affecting safety encompass issues with the accessibility and reliability of panic buttons.

Conclusions: The study calls for a comprehensive approach to safety in the ED, integrating organizational policies, environment design, technology use, staff training, and resource management, setting the stage for future enhancements in safety for both pediatric MBH patients and health care providers.

评估急诊科儿童精神和行为健康患者和提供者的安全问题:系统视角。
目的:本研究的目的是从系统的角度确定与急诊科(ED)儿科精神和行为(MBH)患者安全相关的关键问题,以及相关的提供者安全问题。方法:采用半结构化访谈法,对来自城乡医院4个急诊科的55名工作人员进行访谈。利用患者安全框架的系统工程计划,访谈在Atlas中编码。Ti代表物理环境、任务、角色、技术、组织和安全。结果:自残、伤害他人和私奔是被频繁提及的安全问题。ED的类型(普通成人,非mbh单位)和结扎在患者护理区域的存在增加了患者安全的风险。急诊科的布局、病人的可见性以及靠近出口都增加了逃跑的风险。急诊科的环境被视为患者躁动的触发因素,加剧了MBH的病情。安全事故预防和应对方面的主要挑战包括儿童安全事故降级培训不足和防护盾使用无效。影响安全的技术障碍包括紧急按钮的可访问性和可靠性问题。结论:该研究呼吁对急诊科的安全采取综合措施,整合组织政策、环境设计、技术使用、员工培训和资源管理,为将来提高儿科MBH患者和卫生保健提供者的安全性奠定基础。
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Journal of Patient Safety
Journal of Patient Safety HEALTH CARE SCIENCES & SERVICES-
CiteScore
4.60
自引率
13.60%
发文量
302
期刊介绍: Journal of Patient Safety (ISSN 1549-8417; online ISSN 1549-8425) is dedicated to presenting research advances and field applications in every area of patient safety. While Journal of Patient Safety has a research emphasis, it also publishes articles describing near-miss opportunities, system modifications that are barriers to error, and the impact of regulatory changes on healthcare delivery. This mix of research and real-world findings makes Journal of Patient Safety a valuable resource across the breadth of health professions and from bench to bedside.
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