ED/IP TelePsychiatry Services

ED/IP TelePsychiatry services

AmplifyMD’s TelePsychiatry programs provide hospitals access to board-certified psychiatrists for Consultation-Liaison (C-L) psychiatry in the emergency department (ED) and inpatient settings, improving timely access to expert mental health support.

From addressing acute mental health crises in the ED to delivering specialized psychiatric consultations for hospitalized patients, our TelePsychiatry services play a critical role in diagnosing and stabilizing patients, ensuring smooth care transitions, and enhancing hospital efficiency.

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Example of our outcomes

38

MINUTES average time
from request to ED consult

82%

of ED patients with consult able
to discharge on the same day

71%

of patients discharged to home
or lower level of care

30

MINUTES average time
from request to ED consult

82%

of ED patients with consult able
to discharge on the same day

71%

of patients discharged to home
or lower level of care

AmplifyMD’s ED/IP TelePsychiatry programs deliver high-quality, timely behavioral health care.

Our adaptable solutions are designed to meet the unique needs of hospitals, providing immediate access to psychiatric expertise, reducing delays in care, and supporting better patient flow throughout the hospital.

Empower your ED team to provide more timely care
Confidently make disposition decisions
Increase bed turnover and reduce ED boarding
Safely discharge more patients home or to a lower level of care

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Our impact

225+

Active programs

50

State footprint

100,000+

Consults annually

“Introducing psychiatric services via AmplifyMD was a game changer, allowing us to stabilize patients in the ED on effective medication and get them to a baseline where they could transition to outpatient care for treatment.”

-CNO, 130-bed hospital

TelePsychiatry frequently asked questions

What is TelePsychiatry?

How long does it take to implement a TelePsychiatry program?

What type of telemedicine equipment is required for a ED/IP TelePsychiatry program?

What types of conditions can TelePsychiatry address in the ED and inpatient settings?

TelePsychiatry programs provide timely, expert support for a wide range of mental health and substance use conditions in emergency and inpatient settings. Common reasons for a consult include:

Medication management
Psychiatric holds (e.g., suicidal ideation or severe self-harm risk)
Unexplained mental status changes
Poorly controlled bipolar disorder or schizophrenia
Anxiety, agitation, or delirium
Substance use disorders

AmplifyMD’s TelePsychiatry programs are staffed by board-certified psychiatrists who provide high-quality Consultation-Liaison (C-L) services for timely mental health assessments and treatment when an onsite psychiatrist is unavailable.

What are the benefits of implementing a ED/IP TelePsychiatry program?

TelePsychiatry programs deliver significant clinical and operational benefits for hospitals and health systems. Some of the key advantages include:

Faster access to psychiatric care
Reduced ED boarding and improved bed turnover
Timely diagnosis and treatment of mental health and substance use crises
Safe discharge planning to home or lower levels of care
Increased care coordination and support for hospital staff
Higher patient satisfaction and quality of care

Does AmplifyMD provide hospitals with outpatient TelePsychiatry services?

Can we use the AmplifyMD virtual care platform with our own psychiatrists?