Are there any psychiatric hospitals in Washington State?

The company has expanded rapidly in Washington state, adding psychiatric hospitals in Everett, Monroe and Spokane since 2014. It is building an 85-bed psychiatric hospital in Lacey in partnership with Providence Health & Services, and recently won approval to double the size of its Everett hospital to 60 beds.

Why are emergency departments so overcrowded with psychiatric patients?

“Hospitals emergency departments are so overcrowded that some acutely ill patients wait days or even weeks for a psychiatric bed to open so they can be admitted; some eventually are released to the streets without treatment,” the study concluded.

Are there any psychiatric units in emergency departments?

There are no hard data on the number of dedicated psychiatric units in emergency departments in the United States. However, according to a survey of 61 EPM subscribers, about one-third (34 percent) of EDs have such dedicated units, while about two-thirds (64 percent) do not (see box).

Who is the owner of Fairfax mental hospital?

Fairfax is owned by Universal Health Services (UHS), one of the nation’s largest purveyors of mental-health care, with 188 inpatient facilities. The company has expanded rapidly in Washington state, adding psychiatric hospitals in Everett, Monroe and Spokane since 2014.

Are there any psychiatric hospitals that meet the cops?

Facilities accredited exclusively under the JCAHO community mental health standards, or under the consolidated standards for child and adolescent psychiatric facilities, or alcoholism and drug abuse facilities are not deemed to meet any of the CoPs.

How does King County mental health plan work?

The King County Mental Health Plan pays for care in hospitals for Medicaid and low-income persons who have a mental illness and who require this level of care. To receive this care, a person must meet: Financial Qualifications.

Who are the behavioral health professionals at Washington Hospital?

Our multidisciplinary Inpatient Behavioral Health Services team, at WHS Washington Hospital, consist of experienced mental health professionals including psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses, licensed clinical social workers, nursing support staff, recreational therapists and milieu therapists.

Can a General Hospital be a psychiatric hospital?

Thus, a psychiatric wing or building of a general hospital or of a large medical center or complex may not be certified as a “distinct part psychiatric hospital.” Such facilities are included in the certification of the institution of which they are an integral part.