CPEP
Also written as: CPEP — Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program
Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program - a specialized emergency service model providing intensive psychiatric crisis assessment and short-term stabilization.
Full Definition
A Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP) is an specialized emergency department model designed specifically for psychiatric crises, offering 24/7 assessment, crisis intervention, and short-term stabilization services. CPEP units typically include extended observation beds (up to 72 hours), specialized psychiatric emergency medicine physicians, and integrated mental health teams. These programs aim to provide alternatives to traditional emergency department care for psychiatric patients, reducing wait times, improving clinical outcomes, and decreasing unnecessary hospitalizations through intensive crisis intervention and linkage to appropriate outpatient services.
Usage
Usage note: Spell out on first use as this may be institution-specific terminology.
In Context
- "The patient was transferred to CPEP for extended psychiatric evaluation and crisis stabilization." — Transfer documentation
- "CPEP admission avoided the need for inpatient hospitalization through intensive crisis intervention." — Disposition planning