The registry, called BH SCAN, will provide a real-time list of available beds at facilities throughout the state, according to a Jan. 31 news release from the department. It also includes a search function that allows referring facilities to find an appropriate inpatient bed based on a variety of criteria, including location, acuity, demographics and commitment level.
The system is currently accessible by 99 hospitals and community-based crisis providers, according to the release. These providers include emergency departments, alcohol and drug abuse treatment centers and psychiatric inpatient hospitals.
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