 The Behavioral Health Services inpatient unit offers individualized treatment through a full range of psychiatric services using a team approach within a framework of education, comprehensive treatment and support to meet the following goals:
- Provide quality service based upon current acceptable practice standards.
- Employ competent, pleasant, caring staff, who function as a team.
- Stabilize and return a patient home as quickly as possible
- Help the patient function as independently and safely as possible.
- Reduce the likelihood of future hospitalizations or relapses through education and increased self-awareness.
Patients seeking admission to the inpatient unit must have medical clearance by a personal physician or through the JMH Emergency Department.
Treatment and Admission
Treatment begins with a physician assessment, intake evaluation, and a nursing assessment. Assignments for treatment are then made according to type of care required and specific skills of staff members.
Under the direction of a psychiatrist, an interdisciplinary team of behavioral health professionals assess each patient's needs. Psychologists, psychiatric nurses, social workers and activity therapists work together with the patient to develop an individual treatment plan.
Patients stay as long as necessary to meet treatment goals. Post-discharge follow-up and outplacement referrals to community resources are made to meet the patients' ongoing social, psychological and job needs.
To educate and increase the awareness of illness dynamics, medication issues are discussed and coping mechanisms to assist in conflict resolution are identified.
Inpatient Services
Behavioral Health Services offers the following medical services:
- Consults, as needed for speech and occupational therapy, etc., to ensure a patient's well being.
- Counseling for groups, individuals, families and couples.
- Activity therapy, which includes arts and crafts and daily recreational activities to increase interaction and improve social skills.
- Counseling provided by JMH Spiritual Care Services, which includes a bi-weekly spiritual care group and Sunday worship services.
Visiting Hours
- Daily from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- Weekends & holidays from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Inquire in advance if the patient wishes to see a particular visitor. Children under 12 may visit when prearranged.
Community Outreach
Behavioral Health Services welcomes the opportunity to speak to local groups and can customize a presentation on stress, depression, substance abuse and other behavioral health topics. In addition, the community is invited to attend scheduled educational programs presented by Johnston Memorial Hospital. Call 919-938-7561 for more information.
For more information on Behavioral Health Services at Johnston Memorial Hospital, call 919-938-7540. |