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Chapter XII, closing comments from 2022 ACS Site Survey

“The Inpatient Psych Solutions program is very strong and ahead of most current trauma centers in promoting diagnostic and preventative services on a routine basis”

Dr. Tom Zickgraff – Medical Director, Department of Emergency Medicine, Doctors Hospital of Augusta

“IPS is very responsive to behavioral health patient needs in our Emergency Department. Many times they helped us make a disposition to outpatient resources for some of our patients, and the time they spent was indeed a value add to the care provided to our Behavioral Health patients. The elevated the care provided helped our throughput for this patient population.”

Dr. Olaseni Ajibade, Hospitalist- Doctor’s Hospital of Augusta

“I have personally found the service to be a great benefit to my patients. In recent years I have found that the acuity of illness in the community has been higher. Some of this may be lingering effects of the pandemic but often changes in someone’s health can exacerbate or trigger mental health issues. Having trained professionals who can help patients talk about their experiences is a welcome benefit and resource. This goes a long way toward treating the whole person and not just a diagnosis.”