High-dependency unit (mental health)
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A High Dependency Unit (HDU) is an inpatient psychiatric ward, typically with only a small number of beds, attached to an acute admissions ward.[1] It is intended to provide treatment for patients who cannot be managed safely on an acute (open) ward, but do not meet the threshold for admission to PICU.[2][3] The number of staff per patient will be higher than the associated acute ward, but may be lower than levels at a PICU.
References
- ^ "High Dependency Unit Guidelines" (PDF). Department of Health, State Government of Victoria, Australia. August 2002. Retrieved 23 June 2015.
- ^ "Acute, PICU and HDU services". Partnerships In Care. September 2014. Retrieved 23 June 2015.
- ^ "Newly designed High Dependency Rehabilitation (HDU) at Partnerships In Care". Partnerships In Care. 24 July 2014. Retrieved 23 June 2015.