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Welcome to B6/5 Inpatient Psychiatry Unit HF#6112

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Welcome to B6/5

B6/5 provides a setting that helps you reach the goals set in your treatment plan. It offers a stable setting that is set apart by respect, structure, routine, and predictability to achieve a range of purposes. The aim of the unit is to provide a safe and secure place that promotes growth. It is designed to help you attain the goals listed below.

Reduce acute symptoms.
Smooth the movement to a sense of self control.
Develop coping skills.
Engage in group activities that promote feelings of self worth.
Develop skills for living on your own.
Inspire hope and enlist support needed for you to risk change.

Help is provided by a team of professionals. They are trained to reflect basic values, behaviors, and work skills that are consistent with the behavior of members of our society. Staff members are committed to serve as role models and sources of support, encouragement, and compassion as well as being responsible for the workings of the unit. They display attitudes, behaviors, and shared values of the therapeutic community. The unit stresses a competent, caring, ethical staff with emphasis on responding to a patient’s behavior by attempting to understand the meaning and the function of that behavior.

Families are encouraged to take part in the healing and stabilizing process.

Treatment

Psychiatric Services

Your skilled care will involve the evaluation by a psychiatrist who will assess your needs which may include medicine and other treatments.

Groups

The main approach to treatment takes place in group settings, some of which are educational in focus and some of which are psychodynamic.

About the Unit

B6/5 is an 18 bed psychiatric unit. Patients on this unit receive treatment for problems such as depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, and obsessive-compulsive disorder, among others. Each patient on the unit has a private room with a private bathroom. There are three public areas on the unit for day use: an open day area with a TV, a group room with a TV, and a conference room for computer use. Two of these rooms are also used by the staff for morning rounds.

What to Expect on Your First Day

Your clinical team will consist of your

resident psychiatrist
supervising psychiatrist
nurse
social worker
occupational therapists
pharmacists
psychologist
chaplains

On your first day or the next morning, you will meet with your B6/5 clinical team. This meeting is called your “staffing”. The purpose of the staffing is to create a treatment plan for your care. This is your chance to discuss your concerns with your team. Your plan may include making changes in your medicines or starting a new one. It will include getting involved in daily groups with members of our staff. We will also talk with you about expectations for discharge. After the staffing, you will be given a written copy of your plan of care. Your primary nurse will coordinate your care.

Daily Routine

Treatment Rounds

The clinical team conducts rounds each morning. Each day sometime between breakfast and lunch, we will meet with you individually. The length of time the doctors spend with you may vary. There is space in this journal for you to write down any questions you have for your team. Morning rounds are a good time to ask about your plan of care, discharge plans, medicine changes and any changes in your off unit status.

Nursing Change of Shift Rounds

The nursing staff will meet with you when the shifts change to introduce you to your new nurse and discuss how your day is going. Most often, this will happen between 7:00 and 7:30am; 3:00 and 3:30 pm, and 11:00 and 11:30pm. Patients are asked to be in their rooms by 11:00pm to be getting ready for bed on Sunday through Thursday. On the weekend, Friday and Saturday, the time would be 1:00am.

Off unit privileges

At first, all B6/5 patients are restricted to the unit. Privileges to go off the unit are granted based on your clinical status and safety. Unit privileges include:

Staff/Student – You may only go off the unit with a staff person. Many times this is for tests done elsewhere in the hospital. Do not expect staff to take you outside.
RA (Responsible Adult) – You may go off the unit only with an adult who is not a patient.
Full – You may go off the unit by yourself on hospital grounds. Time may be limited to 30 or 60 minutes.
Off unit passes – Time away from the hospital may be possible, but you will need to discuss this with your team.

Off unit privileges can be used at specific times listed on the board in the day room. They may not be used during group time and cannot interfere with treatment.

Smoking

The UW campus is a smoke free environment. If you smoke, be prepared to ask the doctor for a nicotine patch or nicorette gum.

Meals

We are pleased to offer you “Room Service.” This allows you to choose your meals and order by phone from the menu in your room. Please ask for help if needed. You will need to order your meals at least 2 hours before the scheduled meal time. If you forget to order a meal, a tray will be sent for you anyway, but it may not be exactly what you would have chosen. Meals are scheduled at the following times:

Breakfast: 8:00 am

Lunch: 12:45 pm

Dinner: 6:15 pm

B6/5 patients are encouraged to dine together at the dining tables.

Snacks are kept in the patients’ kitchen. These include fruit, sandwiches, yogurt, soda crackers, graham crackers, ice cream, and popcorn as well as four kinds of juice, three kinds of milk and several kinds of sodas. You may call the kitchen for other snacks on the menu. The latest time for calling the kitchen for a snack is 7:00 pm. You are welcome to have family or friends bring other snacks and drinks for you if you wish if your diet is not restricted. See your nurse or request a visit with a dietitian if you have any concerns about your diet.

Electronics

For safety reasons, as well as patient privacy certain electronic equipment is not allowed on the unit. For example:

Cameras
Cell phones with a camera/cord
Laptops with a camera/cord
Tape recorder
I pods or CD players with headphones

Phones

If your cell phone has a camera, your phone will be locked up and you will not be able to use it on the unit. On admission, write down your numbers that you would like to call so you will be able to easily access them during your stay. There is a phone in your room for local calls only. If you wish to make a long distance call, please ask at the nurses’ station to borrow a unit cell phone. You must dial "9" first to get out of the building. These are available free of charge. You must sign for a cell phone on the sign out sheet. Cell phones may be used for 10 minutes at a time since others may want to use the phone.

Parking

The Admissions Office will stamp your parking ticket. In addition, one free parking pass is available to each patient. You may give it to whomever you choose. The B6/5 staff does not stamp parking passes. Patients may drive if given a pass to do so.

Visiting Hours

Visiting hours are from 8:00am to 9:00 pm daily. Children 17 years old and under may visit on B6/5 if they are supervised by an adult visitor.

Groups

Getting involved in group work is a vital part of your treatment. You will find a schedule of daily groups posted on the board in the day room. Staff members from pharmacy, occupational therapy, psychology, and nursing lead the groups. Group topics include medications, coping, living skills, communication, and planning for discharge.

Media Group

Occupational therapy is based on the belief that taking part in activities that are meaningful, soothes the mind, body, and spirit and promotes healing and recovery from mental and physical dysfunction. You are invited to choose an activity that interests you from several options which may include artwork, journaling, internet exploration, games of skill, and working with self-help materials such as coping or safety planning worksheets. Our purpose is to provide a safe and comfortable setting for personal expression and exploration through activity.

Life Skills Group

The life skills groups focus on topics such as interpersonal skills, goal setting, coping, relaxation techniques, discharge planning, wellness, and satisfaction with life. You are encouraged to take part in discussions and structured activities which are designed to help you meet the challenges of daily life.

Psychology Group

The major goal of the group is to increase your knowledge and use of effective coping tactics. A topic is chosen for the day either by the group leader or by the patients. Handouts are often given to you to take with you after the discussion. You are encouraged to add to the discussion by identifying and evaluating personal struggles and coping strategies and by giving suggestions and support to other group memebers.

Medication Group

This group is taught by our staff pharmacist. Its purpose is to educate you about the types of medications available for your diagnosis, and the benefits, and side effects of these medicines. This is a chance to ask questions and learn all about your medications.

Nutrition Group

Eating well contributes to our physical health and encourages our bodies to heal. This group is taught by our dietary staff. It begins with learning about the revised USDA food pyramid. You will share your knowledge of good eating habits and learn healthy ways to improve your diet.

Volunteer Activity Group

There are times when it is good to take a break from the hard work of therapy. The volunteer activity group is a time when patients can choose an activity to do together with the guidance of a hospital volunteer. Examples of activity groups are:

Bingo Current events group

Goals group Board games

Wii Scrabble

Group crossword puzzles Group sudoku

Card games Humor Group

Movie Group Relaxation Group

Free Time

Unless there is a scheduled group, or your doctor or nurse have asked you to meet with them, you are free to relax on the unit. B6/5 has two TV viewing areas. We have movies and games to borrow. They must be signed out and returned by the patient. Computer access is available. Since others may want to use it, time should be used in respect of others.

For Your Information

Nurses will check all belongings and items you or your guests bring into the unit. Please limit your supply to three days worth of items. Valuables can be locked in your room or sent to the hospital safe. We suggest you send your valuables home.
Cameras and tape recorders are not allowed on the unit. We will ask you to send these items home, or we will lock them up until you leave.
TVs on the unit can be used until 11:00pm Sunday through Thursday and until 1:00am Friday and Saturday. TVs are turned off at these times.
Your nurse must OK any exception to visiting hours. All evening guests need to leave by 9:00pm. If your support person plans to spend the night, please talk to your nurse as early as you can.
We expect you to return from evening passes no later than 9:00 pm. If for any reason you may be late, please call the unit.
The use of alcohol, other drugs, or non-prescribed medications is not allowed on the unit or while on pass. Use of the above will result in reevaluation of your treatment. All prescribed medications from home will be locked up during your stay here. If you want to use these medications here, you must speak to your doctor.
You are not allowed in other patients’ rooms. There are lounges where you can socialize.
All meals are to be eaten in the dining room.
Please change your bed linens as needed. Extra linens are stored in the cabinets by the nurses station. Laundry bags are for hospital laundry only.
There is a washing machine and dryer near the nurses’ station for your use, free of charge. Please keep track of your laundry. The hospital is not responsible for lost laundry.
After discharge you will not be allowed to return to the unit to visit for at least one month.
Violence or destruction of property is not acceptable behavior.
Threats, racial slurs, or verbal aggression are also not acceptable.

Discharge

You will be seen by a pharmacist about your prescribed medications. You will meet with your nurse about all other discharge issues.

Staff

My attending doctor's name is ________________________________________

My resident doctor's name is _________________________________________

My primary nurse is ________________________________________________

I also work with these nurses ________________________________________

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The psychologist I will work with in groups is Dr. Deborah Stec.

The social worker is (circle one) Sara Karen

The nurse manager is Rachel Edwards.

The occupational therapists that I will work with in groups are: Tisha, Sally and Maria.

Students I am working with include:____________________________________

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Hospital Day 1

My diagnosis is:____________________________________________________

My medications are:

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My off-unit privileges are:

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My anticipated discharge date is:

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Things that need to happen before I am discharged:

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My questions/concerns for the doctors are:

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Things I need to do today:

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Groups I attended today are:

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The most important thing that happened today:

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Something I feel good about getting done today:

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Hospital Day 2

Things I need to do today:

__________________________________________________________________

Things I need to ask my doctor:

__________________________________________________________________

Groups I took part in today:

__________________________________________________________________

The most important thing that happened today:

__________________________________________________________________

Something that I feel good about accomplishing today:

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My notes, thoughts, feelings and ideas:

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Patient Rights

As a patient you have rights. Our staff will review these rights with you. You have the right:

To be informed orally and in writing of your rights.
If you agree to voluntary admission, you can submit a written request of discharge to your attending physician. Your discharge request will be honored unless the Treatment Director files a statement of emergency detention with the court within one business day of your request
To be provided with a copy of patient rights section of the statute upon request.
To prompt and adequate treatment and services.
To be informed and involved in planning your treatment and care.
To the least restrictive treatment needed for your care.
To refuse to perform labor that is of benefit to the hospital.
To send and receive sealed mail.
To refuse all medication and treatment except as ordered by the court.
To be free from unnecessary or excess medications.
To be free from restraints or isolation, except in emergencies.
To not be subject to research without your expressed informed consent.
To not have electric shock treatment or other drastic treatment without your expressed and informed consent.
To worship while in the hospital, or to be free from worship.
To a humane environment.
To confidentiality of all treatment records.
To access your hospital chart and review it with your doctors.
To not be filmed or taped unless you have signed a consent.
To make and receive phone calls within limits.
To wear your own clothing and use your own personal items.
To have a storage place for these items.
To reasonable privacy while going to the bathroom and while bathing.
To see visitors each day.
To present grievances. This process is explained in a pamphlet given to you.
To use your money as you choose.
To be informed of any liability you may have for the cost of your care.
To be treated with respect and dignity by all staff.
To receive notice if any rights are denied for any reason.

The information provided should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions. Call 911 for all medical emergencies. Any duplication or distribution of the information contained herein is strictly prohibited.

Last Updated: 08/20/2012

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