New services introduced into the emergency departments
| Service | Number (%) of hospitals | Number of beds (range) | Year started |
|---|---|---|---|
| HITH, hospital in the home. | |||
| Care coordination team | 12 (71) | NA | 1999–2002 |
| Short stay unit | 10 (59) | 4–16 | 1999–2002 |
| Psychiatric services | 10 (59) | NA | 1995–2002 |
| Chest pain unit | 7 (41) | 3–5 | 1998–2002 |
| Clinical pharmacy service | 3 (18) | NA | 2001–2002 |
| Sexual assault services | 1 (6) | NA | 2001 |
| HITH within the ED | 1 (6) | NA | 2000 |