S2603: Mental Health ED Boarding: The Pediatrician's Role in Addressing the Crisis
Saturday, October 21, 2023
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM US EDT
Location: Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 145
CME 1.00
Topic(s): Emergency Medicine; Mental Health
The number of children boarding in emergency departments (EDs) for mental health issues is at a breaking point. This session will use case studies to outline practical and urgent actions that pediatricians can take to address the ED boarding crisis and improve child access to treatment and appropriate placements.