Welcome to B6/5
About B6/5
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.
B6/5 aims to provide a safe setting for
mental health evaluation and treatment. The
unit offers an environment that is
distinguished by respect, compassion and
stability. Staff commit to serve as sources of
support and empowerment. We adhere to the
shared values and ethical standards of the
therapeutic community. The care that we
provide is both evidence-based and sensitive
to your personal history. Together with your
treatment team, you will develop a treatment
plan to address your personal mental health
goals. These goals may include:
1. Reduce distressing symptoms.
2. Develop coping skills.
3. Increase your sense of self-worth.
4. Learn skills for independent living.
5. Develop hope and resilience.
6. Enlist support from friends and
family.
We encourage families to take part in the
healing and stabilizing process. We believe
that family includes intimate partners and
close friends. You will need to fill out a
consent form so that we can talk with your
family. We can also set up time to meet with
you and your family on the unit to
provide treatment updates, education and
support. If you would like to set up a family
meeting, please talk with your nurse or
doctor.
Treatment
Psychiatric Services
One or more psychiatrist will do a skilled
evaluation of your mental health. Based on
their assessment, they may make changes in
your medicine or suggest other treatment.
Groups
Many groups are offered throughout the
week. These include an occupational therapy
group, talk therapy group and relaxation
group. We strongly encourage you to take
part in these groups so you can express your
emotions and learn new skills.
What to Expect on Your First Day
Your care team is made up of your:
• resident psychiatrist
• supervising psychiatrist
• nurse
• social worker
• occupational therapist
• pharmacist
• psychologist,
• chaplain (if requested)
On your first day or the next morning, you
will meet with your B6/5 care 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 plans for
discharge and care after discharge.
Daily Routine
Treatment Rounds
The care team conducts rounds each
morning. Each day between breakfast and
lunch, we will meet with you. 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, and
changes in your medicines.
Nursing Change of Shift Rounds
The nursing staff will meet with you when
the shifts change. You will be introduced to
your new nurse and we will discuss how
your day is going. Most often, this will
happen between 7:00 and 7:30 am, 3:00 and
3:30 pm and 11:00 and 11:30 pm. Patients
are asked to be in their rooms by 11:00 pm
to get ready for bed.
Tobacco
The UW campus is tobacco free. We
encourage you to think about quitting
tobacco. Nicotine patches and nicotine gum
are available to help reduce cravings during
your stay. We will also provide you with
professional resources to help you stay
tobacco free after you leave the hospital.
Meals
We are pleased to offer you “Room
Service.” This lets you to choose your meals
and order by phone from the menu in your
room. Please ask for help if needed. All
meals must be ordered at least 2 hours
before the scheduled meal time. You must
order breakfast the day before. If you forget
to order a meal, a tray will still be sent for
you, but it may not be what you would have
chosen.
Meals are scheduled at the following times:
Breakfast: 7:30 am
Lunch: 12:45 pm
Dinner: 6:15 pm
B6/5 patients are welcome to dine together
at the dining tables.
Snacks are kept in the patient kitchen. These
include fruit, saltine crackers, graham
crackers, ice cream, juice, milk and caffeine-
free sodas. You may call the kitchen for
other snacks on the menu. The latest time
you can call 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 your diet is not restricted. Any food items
stored in the patient kitchen and refrigerator
need to be labeled with the patient’s name
and the date and time the item was placed
there. See your nurse or request a visit with
a dietitian if you have any concerns about
your diet.
Electronics
For your safety, as well as patient privacy,
some electronics are not allowed on the unit.
These include:
• Cameras
• Cell phones with a camera/cord
• Laptops with a camera/cord
• Tape recorder
• iPods or CD players with
headphones
Devices with cords may be charged on the
unit at the nurse’s station. B6/5 has portable
radios and sound machines that patients can
use.
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 find them during your stay. There
is a cordless phone in your room for local
and long-distance calls. You can use the
phone free of charge. Instructions on how to
use the phone are posted by the phone base.
If you have any problems dialing a number,
ask your nurse for help.
Parking
Patients always have free parking in the
main hospital ramp. One parking pass can be
issued to a primary visitor for the length of
admission. B6/5 staff does not issue parking
passes or validate parking tickets. The
information desk near the hospital entrance
will help with your parking needs.
Visiting Hours
Visiting hours are from 8:00 am to 9:00 pm
daily. Children 17 years old and younger
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, nutrition services and nursing
lead the groups. Nurses offer a Community
Meeting in the morning and a Relaxation
group in the evening. Group topics include
medicines, coping skills, life skills,
communication skills and planning for
discharge.
Occupational therapy (OT) is a form of
therapy that is offered in many different
health settings as well as in schools and the
community. As with any therapy, the goal is
to help people gain skills and function
better. Mental health occupational therapists
use many activity-based methods in therapy.
On B6/5, OT is done in groups and the focus
is mental wellness. OT is not psychotherapy
and you will not be asked to disclose deeply
personal information. OT is not “arts and
crafts,” though the therapy may include art
activities.
Volunteer Activities
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 help of a hospital
volunteer. Some group activities are:
• Bingo
• Crossword puzzles
• Card Games
• Movies
• Board Games
• Scrabble
• Sudoku
• Relaxation
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 a TV area in the large open common
room. We have movies and games to
borrow.
Important to Know
1. Nurses will check all belongings and
items you or your guests bring into
the unit. Please try to only bring
enough items for three days.
Valuables can be sent to the hospital
safe; but, it is best if you send them
home.
2. Devices with cameras (such as cell
phones, tablets, and laptops) 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.
3. The TV in the open day room can be
used until 11:00 pm.
4. Your nurse must OK any exception
to visiting hours. All evening guests
need to leave by 9:00 pm. If your
support person plans to spend the
night, please talk to your nurse as
early as you can.
5. All prescribed medicine from home
will be locked up during your stay
here. If you want to use these
medicines while you are here, you
must speak to your doctor.
6. You are not allowed in other
patients’ rooms. You can spend time
with other patients in one of the
lounges.
7. We suggest that you eat all your
meals in the dining room.
8. Please change your bed sheets as
needed. Extra sheets are stored in the
cabinets by the nurse’s station.
Laundry bags are for hospital
laundry only.
9. There is a washing machine and
dryer near the nurse’s station for
your use, free of charge. Please keep
track of your laundry. The hospital is
not responsible for lost laundry or
other valuables.
10. After you leave the hospital you are
not allowed to return to the unit as a
visitor for at least one month.
11. Violent behavior and destruction of
property are not allowed.
12. Threats, offensive language and
verbal aggression are also not
allowed.
Discharge
The treatment team will discuss a discharge
date with you. Discharge instructions will
include scheduled follow-up visits,
emergency contact phone numbers and a list
of your medicines. You will be seen by a
pharmacist about your prescribed medicine.
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.
My social worker is: (circle one) Thom Karen
The nurse manager is Rachel Edwards.
The occupational therapists that I will work with in groups are Tisha, Emily, and Cassie
Students I am working with include: ________________________________________________
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Hospital Day 1
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Hospital Day 2
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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 doctor. 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 given 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 medicine and treatment except as ordered by the court.
• To be free from unnecessary or excess medicines.
• To be free from restraints or isolation, except in emergencies.
• To not be subject to research without your expressed 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 staff.
• 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 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.
Your health care team may have given you this information as part of your care. If so, please use it and call if you
have any questions. If this information was not given to you as part of your care, please check with your doctor. This
is not medical advice. This is not to be used for diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. Because each
person’s health needs are different, you should talk with your doctor or others on your health care team when using
this information. If you have an emergency, please call 911. Copyright © 4/2019 University of Wisconsin Hospitals
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