Hello,
We’ve been integrating secure headwalls in many MH units so staff have less of this dilemma in milieu management. This depends greatly on the cost, context, condition and care model, among other factors.
Otherwise, some Med Psych-capable suites have been integrated directly into some BH units as you describe.
We’ve also explored a flex Med Psych suite between the Pediatric Unit and BH unit for one project. Allowing either Peds or BH units to expand into the more acute-capable beds as needed while preserving separate flows and safe patient transfers.
Cheers,
SP