2173 Developing an integrated care programme for acute paediatric settings

Conclusion Key considerations include the importance of dual-trained staff handling acute and mental health needs. Staff should possess an awareness of the various components of the programme and clear communication strategies to ensure seamless care transitions. Barriers included unanticipated cost changes, and difficulties in securing a physical space within an emergency care setting, which is appropriate, safe, and able to meet young people’s needs. This study highlights challenges in developing a complex mental health programme in the NHS emergency setting. Our findings emphasise the need for shared awareness of programme elements, mental health competency, clear communication throughout care pathways, and staff and system resilience and adaptability. Realistic consideration of space requirements is crucial for successfully implementing integrated emergency care programmes.
Source: Emergency Medicine Journal - Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Tags: APEM Lightning Papers Source Type: research