A Structured, Evidence-Based Approach to Improving Behavioral Health Care in the ED
Emergency departments in rural hospitals are increasingly tasked with managing patients experiencing behavioral health crises—often with co-occurring conditions, limited psychiatric resources, and growing safety concerns for staff.
Stroudwater’s ED Behavioral Health Improvement Sprint is a 10-week, structured program that equips rural and community hospitals with the tools, training, and expert guidance needed to address these challenges with confidence and clarity.
By building and strengthening workflows, embedding trauma-informed care practices, and engaging patients and families in the redesign of care, hospitals can improve outcomes, reduce avoidable length of stay, and support safer, more sustainable ED operations.
Improvement Through Structure and Support
Our team partners closely with rural hospitals to address the complex dynamics of behavioral health care in emergency settings. Grounded in real-world experience and backed by measurable results, we offer a structured framework for improvement aligned with clinical and quality goals and workforce wellbeing.
The program includes:
- Virtual learning sessions led by national experts in emergency medicine and behavioral health
- Evidence-based tools to improve ED intake, triage, treatment, discharge, and transitions
- Coaching and peer collaboration to accelerate progress and support implementation
- Tailored measurement dashboards and sustainability planning
Our approach prioritizes patient and staff safety, trauma-informed and patient-centered care, streamlined ED workflows, reduced length of stay, and stronger coordination with regional behavioral health partners.
Tailored to Fit Your Team’s Needs
Whether you’re an independent hospital, part of a system, or in need of on-site transformation, we offer three formats to support your goals:
Join a national cohort of rural ED teams in a guided 10-week sprint. The sprint includes virtual learning, live coaching, and practical tools for immediate application.
Best for: Hospitals seeking to learn alongside peers.
Bring the sprint model in-house with tailored content, coaching, and data alignment for your specific system or network.
Best for: Health systems or regional collaboratives looking to scale change across multiple facilities.
For teams ready to move quickly, this model includes two virtual preparation sessions, a three-day on-site engagement, and follow-up support.
Best for: Hospitals seeking immediate results through hands-on, team-based transformation.
The Behavioral Health in the ED Team
Get in Touch
To learn more about the ED Behavioral Health Improvement Sprint—or explore a custom improvement strategy for your organization—please connect with our team.
