Abstract

To reflect on the challenges encountered and the resultant cultural changes that occurred during the implementation of psychiatric behaviour of concern (Psy-BOC), a medical emergency team (MET) equivalent for the deteriorating mental health of patients within an adult psychiatric inpatient unit. Implementing Psy-BOC on an adult psychiatric inpatient unit has been challenging, but it has successfully embedded a systematic approach to early escalation and capacity building to prevent and manage harmful behaviours.

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