Jefferson Abington Hospital has shut down its inpatient behavioral health unit to meet rising demand in the emergency department.
Jefferson Abington Hospital has shut down its inpatient behavioral health unit, repurposing the 23 beds to meet rising demand in the emergency department, writes Sarah Gantz for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
The hospital will maintain crisis services to support patients in mental health emergencies as well as conduct psychiatric evaluations required for transfers to specialized care. Outpatient behavioral health services will continue as well…