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Mental Health Triage in Emergency Departments

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Mental Health Triage in Emergency Departments

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How often should patients at high risk of absconding be observed?

Every 60 minutes

Only once an hour

Every 15 minutes (correct)

Every 30 minutes

Who should be contacted by patients if they have any questions while waiting?

The triage staff (correct)

The mental health team

A senior decision-maker

The clinician they will see

What should be done for patients at risk of absconding?

They should be given additional medication

They should be left unattended

They should be prioritised for early assessment (correct)

They should be placed in a different waiting area

What should be done in addition to observation for patients at high risk of absconding?

Training should be given to staff who carry out these observations Signup and view all the answers

What should be done when a patient is threatening to leave?

A senior decision-maker should assess the patient Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of mental health triage for patients at risk of absconding?

To formally assess and document the risk of absconding and self-harm Signup and view all the answers

What is the specific question the triage nurse should consider when assessing a patient's capacity?

Do you think this patient has the capacity to decide to leave? Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential to record a patient's physical description during their initial assessment?

To facilitate subsequent identification in the event of absconding Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach to assessing a patient's capacity?

Assessing capacity for specific decisions Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of undertaking regular audits of mental health triage processes?

To improve the quality of mental health triage processes Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to ensure a patient's contact details are up to date?

To ensure the patient can be contacted in the event of absconding Signup and view all the answers