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Ten Broeck Hospital offers a highly structured Adult Psychiatric
Inpatient Program that utilizes the Medical Model of Treatment for
treating adults ages 18 and over who are experiencing problems with
psychiatric illnesses and/or emotional disorders. This program is
designed to provide the highest level of direct patient care that
is possible which includes physical, social, spiritual, medical and
psychotherapeutic treatment interventions.
The Adult Psychiatric Inpatient
Program
- A safe milieu with 24 hour skilled nursing care.
- Thorough assessment by a registered nurse and development of an
Initial Treatment Plan.
- Evaluation and crisis stabilization by a multi-disciplinary
team (including a nurse, social worker, activity therapist,
expressive therapist, special education teacher and psychologist)
directed by a psychiatrist.
- Psychiatric evaluation by a psychiatrist.
- Physical examination and intervention by a physician.
- Pharmacological interventions as indicated.
- Development of a Master Treatment Plan by a multidisciplinary
team which is problem oriented, goal directed, contains measurable
objectives, and addresses criteria for discharge.
- Development of a comprehensive discharge plan.
- Psycho-educational groups and individual sessions as
indicated.
- Therapeutic groups that address the areas of assertiveness,
feelings, problem solving, grief resolution, life planning, stress,
self-image, social skills, occupational and recreational
therapy.
- Participation of family in treatment.
Following completion of the Adult Psychiatric Inpatient Program,
an appropriate referral is then made for the patient to continue
treatment in the least restrictive level of care possible (i.e.
partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, outpatient). The
level of care recommended is determined by the individual needs of
the patient.
For More Information or Assistance
Please call 502-426-6380 and ask for the Intake Department
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