Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Consolidated net income (loss)	$ 1,372	$ (3,107)	$ 31,111	$ (7,290)
Other comprehensive income:
Gain on minimum pension liability, net of tax of $0	212	185	636	556
Total other comprehensive income	212	185	636	556
Comprehensive income (loss)	1,584	(2,922)	31,747	(6,734)
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	75	125	241	295
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Universal Hospital Services, Inc. and Subsidiaries	$ 1,509	$ (3,047)	$ 31,506	$ (7,029)