Policies and Procedures for Managing Substance Use and Intoxication in Psychiatric Inpatient and Residential Mental Health Settings: A Scoping Review Protocol

This scoping review will identify, map, and synthesise policies, procedures, and related guidance for managing substance use and intoxication within psychiatric inpatient and residential mental health settings. It will include governance documents such as policies, procedures, clinical guidelines, and protocols, as well as empirical studies and consensus guidance that evaluate, describe, or provide recommendations to inform policy or procedural approaches. The review will synthesise existing guidance and summarise key operational elements, how legal, safety, risk management, and therapeutic considerations are addressed, reported outcomes or implementation challenges, and cross-jurisdictional variations and gaps relevant to improving quality and safety.