Self Harm Patients

Specialties PICU

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Hi!  When pediatric patients are hospitalized post a self-harm event and waiting for transfer to a psych center, what measures are used for those patients at risk for elopement, after de-escalating interventions have been unsuccessful?  What is the procedure for a minor running out of the room, that provides for the safety of the patient and staff?  What role does hospital security play, if any?  Thank you!

Someone needs to have eyes on the patient, physically present, 24/day, until transferred to psych unit.

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