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Ten Broeck Hospital offers highly structured Senior services
that are devoted to meet the unique needs of older adults who are
experiencing problems with psychiatric illnesses, emotional
problems, and/or substance abuse. These programs are designed to
provide the highest level of direct patient care that is possible,
which includes physical, social, spiritual, medical and
psychotherapeutic treatment interventions. These programs also
focus on treating exacerbated symptoms associated with Alzheimer's
and dementia; such as depression, irritability, combativeness or
aggression, non-compliance with medication or need to re-evaluate
current medication regime.
Treatment & Discharge
Planning
Before admission to any of the Senior programs, patients receive
a comprehensive assessment of their mental, physical and spiritual
needs to determine the most appropriate level of care. The
treatment team, led by the attending psychiatrist, develops an
individual treatment plan for each patient and meets regularly to
review each patient's progress and to update treatment goals. Ten
Broeck Hospital recognizes that recovery and healing is a lifelong
process and therefore, discharge planning begins upon admission.
The treatment team works closely with each patient to set realistic
goals for continuing care following treatment and makes available
information or referral for further services as necessary.
Inpatient Hospitalization
Services
Ten Broeck Hospital inpatient services include a broad range of
therapeutic and evaluative services. Our professional treating team
at Ten Broeck consists of Psychiatrists, Registered Nurses, Social
Workers and Activity Therapists. This enables us to provide
individualized care. Within 24 hours of admission patients are
given a full nursing, medical and psychiatric assessment. Social
workers conduct initial assessments on all patients in order to
develop a comprehensive discharge plan.
During their stay, patients are involved in therapy groups to
continue the assessment of cognitive and functional abilities. Upon
completion of clinical assessments a multidisciplinary team meets
daily to coordinate individual care. Families are prepared in
individual and group sessions to help them with placement issues,
as well as with the anxiety and frustration of dealing with an
aging family member who is experiencing mental health issues.
More about
Inpatient Seniors Program
Partial Hospitalization Services
Ten Broeck Hospital's Partial Hospitalization Program is a new
innovative, comprehensive outpatient program offered Monday through
Friday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Our Seniors Partial
Hospitalization Program has been designed to offer two (2)
specialized treatment tracks for the older adult. Treatment Track
One is designed to effectively treat older adults who exhibit
severe or disabling conditions related to an acute psychiatric
condition. Treatment Track Two is designed to effectively treat
older adults who exhibit severe or disabling conditions related to
the effects of alcohol, pharmaceutical or other drug
addictions.
- Transportation services to and from Ten Broeck Hospital is
provided on an as needed basis.
- The following medical services are provided for patients
participating in inpatient and partial hospitalization
services:
- Medical evaluation and intervention by a physician within 24
hours of admission.
- Pharmacological interventions if indicated.
- Routine physical exam, lab, or EKG by a family physician will
be required if patient has not seen a physician for a routine
physical exam within the last 60 days.
- Careful assessment and monitoring by a psychiatric registered
nurse experienced in assessment and treatment of the older
adult.
- Routine monitoring of vital signs and medication management by
a registered nurse.
- Daily goal setting groups.
- Daily supportive psychoeducational groups.
- Adult daily living skills groups.
- Daily psychotherapy groups.
Family therapy and individual therapy as needed.Call for a free
confidential on-site evaluation at 426-6380 or 1-800-866-8876
Ten Broeck Hospital provides on-site evaluations at nursing
homes, hospitals, physician offices and emergency rooms.
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