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.
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