Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Consolidated net income (loss)	$ 24,999	$ (2,293)	$ 29,739	$ (4,183)
Other comprehensive income:
Gain on minimum pension liability, net of tax of $0	214	192	424	371
Total other comprehensive income	214	192	424	371
Comprehensive income (loss)	25,213	(2,101)	30,163	(3,812)
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	81	98	166	170
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Universal Hospital Services, Inc. and Subsidiaries	$ 25,132	$ (2,199)	$ 29,997	$ (3,982)