UAB Medicine

Psychiatric Emergency Services

The Psychiatric Emergency Services is a consultation service that resides within the University Hospital Emergency Department offering 24/7 coverage to emergency department patients with mental health related issues.
 

Patient Population

  • All Emergency Department patients with mental health related issues


Nurse/Patient Ratio

  • Consult Service


Rotation/Shifts

  • 12 hour shifts 7a-7p


Skill Mix

  • RN's - 100%


Unit Orientation

  • 4 weeks based on the individual's needs

 

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