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Inpatient Seniors Program
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Ten Broeck Hospital offers an inpatient unit devoted to the
unique needs of older adults who are experiencing problems with
psychiatric illness 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
psycho therapeutic interventions.
This program also focuses on stabilizing exacerbated symptoms
associated with dementia, such as depression, irritability,
combativeness/aggression, non-compliance with medication or need to
re-evaluate current medication regime.
Services include the
following:
- A safe milieu with 24-hour skilled nursing care.
- Psychiatric evaluation by a psychiatrist.
- Thorough assessment by a R.N. and development of an initial
treatment plan.
- Development of an individualized Master Treatment Plan by a
multidisciplinary team which is problem oriented, goal-directed,
contains measurable objectives and addresses criteria for
discharge. This team includes a Psychiatrist, Registered Nurse,
Social Worker, and Activity Therapist).
- Physical examination and intervention by a physician.
- Pharmacological interventions as indicated.
- Psycho-educational groups and individual sessions.
- Therapeutic groups that address the areas of increased ability
to carry out Activities of Daily Living (ADL's); grief and loss;
aging; health problems; depression; family issues; feelings;
stress; problem solving.
- Participation of family in treatment.
- Development of comprehensive discharge plan.
Upon completion of the 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, call our Evaluation and
Referral Department
