ACEP guidelines
Also written as: ACEP — American College of Emergency Physicians
American College of Emergency Physicians standards for psychiatric care in emergency department settings.
Full Definition
Clinical practice guidelines and policy statements developed by the American College of Emergency Physicians specifically addressing the evaluation and management of psychiatric patients in emergency departments. These guidelines cover topics such as medical screening examinations, psychiatric assessment protocols, use of restraints, medication administration, and disposition planning for psychiatric emergencies. ACEP guidelines serve as the professional standard for emergency physicians caring for psychiatric patients and are frequently referenced in quality improvement initiatives and policy development.
Usage
Usage note: Abbreviate as ACEP on subsequent references after spelling out the full name initially.
In Context
- "The hospital updated its psychiatric emergency protocols to align with the latest ACEP guidelines." — Policy revision documentation
- "According to ACEP guidelines, medical screening must be completed before psychiatric evaluation in emergency departments." — Clinical protocol