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Bridging the gap: interagency task force.

Cheryl A Kowal1

  • 1Cherylkowal@verizon.net

Journal of Emergency Nursing
|March 19, 2013
PubMed
Summary
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Law enforcement and emergency department (ED) staff often face challenges with in-custody patient admissions. A new task force and clear policies are needed to improve collaboration and ensure safety for all involved.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical and Public Safety Collaboration
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Law Enforcement Operations

Background:

  • Emergency departments (EDs) are frequently overburdened, leading to difficulties when admitting patients in law enforcement custody.
  • This situation can create frustration for both law enforcement officers and ED personnel.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the need for an interagency task force between law enforcement and emergency departments.
  • To identify areas of misunderstanding and agreement between these agencies regarding in-custody patients.

Main Methods:

  • A random survey was conducted among hospital and law enforcement personnel.
  • The survey aimed to understand perceptions of each agency's role and identify needs for improved interagency cooperation.

Main Results:

  • Significant misconceptions were identified between law enforcement and ED staff regarding each other's roles.
  • Overwhelming agreement was found on the necessity of establishing a collaborative task force.

Conclusions:

  • The findings highlight an urgent need for developing mutually agreed-upon policies and procedures for managing in-custody patients.
  • Implementing such policies is crucial for ensuring a safe and efficient environment for patients, law enforcement, and healthcare staff.