CPEP assessment
Pronunciation: SEE-pep
Also written as: CPEP — Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program
Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program evaluation conducted in emergency departments to assess acute psychiatric crises and determine appropriate level of care.
Full Definition
CPEP assessment refers to a Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program evaluation, a specialized psychiatric screening conducted in emergency departments or crisis centers. This assessment is performed by trained mental health professionals to evaluate patients presenting with acute psychiatric symptoms, suicidal or homicidal ideation, or severe behavioral disturbances. The CPEP assessment includes mental status examination, risk assessment, substance use screening, and determination of the most appropriate level of care, whether outpatient follow-up, voluntary admission, or involuntary commitment. The assessment follows standardized protocols to ensure consistent evaluation and documentation of psychiatric emergencies.
Usage
Usage note: Capitalization varies by institution; some use 'C-PEP' or write out the full term.
In Context
- "The CPEP assessment revealed acute psychosis requiring immediate psychiatric admission." — Emergency department report
- "Following the CPEP assessment, the patient was cleared for outpatient crisis intervention." — Discharge summary