TREATMENT TEAM 

The treatment plan for each patient is developed after a thorough evaluation by a team of professionals which make up the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team. The Interdisciplinary Treatment team consists of the following:

Psychiatrist

Psychologist

Primary Care Physician

Nursing Staff

Social Worker

Activities Therapist

Dietary Supervisor

This team will work in concert with the patient and family to establish and achieve the treatment goals for the hospitalization. Active participation is strongly encouraged. The Interdisciplinary Treatment Team may request other health professionals to participate.

GROUPS/THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITIES

Each day the patient is to participate in a scheduled program, which includes therapeutic groups. A schedule of the groups/activities is posted on the unit. Groups are an essential part of attaining your treatment goals. Groups can help identify your strengths, capabilities, and interests, as well as enhancing cognitive and coping which can assist team members in establishing treatment priorities and setting realistic goals. Some group topics are as follows:

Medication Education                Disease Management           Music Therapy                 Exercise              Nutrition Education

Safety                                        Therapeutic Games               Creative Expression        Gardening           Relationship Management

Healthy Living                            Anger Management               Reminiscing                    Pet Therapy        Spirituality

Validation Therapy                     Crisis Management               Community Meeting        Relaxation           Psycho-Educational Processing   

PHARMACY/MEDICATIONS

NBH is equipped with on on-site pharmacy, allowing for immediate dispensing and administration of medications. The pharmacist will review all medication orders before they are dispensed.  

MEAL TIMES AND NUTRITIONAL NEEDS

Menus are posted in the dining room. The dietary department provides specialized diets as ordered by the physician. Upon discharge, diet and food/drug interaction information will be provided. We encourage patients to eat together in the dining room, eating together encourages patients to get to know each other and is part of the programs therapeutic experience.

MEAL TIMES 

                                                                                Breakfast.....................................7:15 A.M.

                                                                                Lunch..........................................12:15 P.M.

                                                                                Dinner..........................................5:15 P.M.                                                     

Nutritional snacks are provided between meals and bedtime.