Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Consolidated net income (loss)	$ 4,740	$ (1,890)
Other comprehensive income:
Gain on minimum pension liability, net of tax of $0	210	179
Total other comprehensive income	210	179
Comprehensive income (loss)	4,950	(1,711)
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	86	73
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Universal Hospital Services, Inc. and Subsidiaries	$ 4,864	$ (1,784)