Use of a “secure room” and a security guard in the management of the violent, aggressive or suicidal patient in a rural hospital: a 3-year audit
Utilisation d'une « salle sécurisée » et d'un agent de sécurité dans la gestion des patients violents, agressifs ou suicidaires dans un hôpital rural : un audit sur 3 ans
Gordon Brock, Vydas Gurekas, Anne-Fredrique Gelinas, Karina Rollin
Details
ISSN Number: 12037796
Language: English/French
Format: PDF
Pages: 17–21
Content Summary
This article presents a 3-year audit of the use of a secure room and security guard system in a rural hospital for managing violent, aggressive, or suicidal patients. The study found that the secure room was used at a rate of 1.1 times per 1000 emergency department visits, primarily for patients at risk of self-harm. Most patients were managed locally, with only 14% requiring transfer to a psychiatric facility. The secure room provided a safe environment for both patients and staff, highlighting its importance in rural healthcare settings where psychiatric resources are limited.