Ottawa’s Montfort Hospital is building a specialized mental health crisis zone at its ER to better treat patients dealing with psychiatric emergencies and alleviate the strain on the system. The hospital gets more than 50,000 annual visits to the ER, 8% of which are related to mental health, about twice the provincial average. Those who need mental healthcare will be brought to this zone and be provided with a specialized mental health team. The zone will include six conventional and sensory rooms, spaces designed to calm patients experiencing mental health crises. It’ll also include a quiet waiting area for patients, a nurses' station and security personnel.
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Ont. hospital building mental health crisis zone in ER
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May 26, 2024
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